Name
Research alley
Time
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description

Step into the historic cloisters of the Quadrangle to experience the fusion of cutting-edge research and innovative teaching practices from across the university.

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School of Agricultural Science: Native grains for a sustainable future
Discover how native grains offer a sustainable and culturally enriched path for Australia's food systems. Explore the University's research on their nutritional benefits, environmental impact, and culinary potential, and get a firsthand look at these unique seeds and plants.

One Tree Island: 50 years of marine science
Join the Faculty of Science in celebrating five decades of marine research at One Tree Island. Hear from Dr. Mitch Gibbs as he shares coastal stories and highlights the role of Indigenous science in promoting marine sustainability.

Charles Perkins Centre: Revolutionising coronary artery disease treatment
Learn about our groundbreaking vascular graft that regenerates damaged arteries, offering a future of fewer surgeries, personalised healthcare solutions, and longer-lasting results in the treatment of coronary artery disease.

School of Nursing: Improving youth health through digital innovation
Explore how the School of Nursing is harnessing digital technology to improve youth health. See how young people are working as co-researchers to tackle societal health challenges and create healthier communities.

Net Zero Initiative: Innovative technologies for a sustainable future
Discover cutting-edge technologies from the Net Zero Initiative (NZI), including e-waste recycling, carbon fibres made from old aeroplanes, and 3D-printed CO2 capture devices. See how the NZI is developing solutions to reduce carbon footprints and promote sustainability.

AID-Lab: Innovating human-computer interactions
Discover how the Human-Computer Interactions Group at AID-Lab is advancing electrotactile surface technology, such as computer touchpads, alongside machine learning innovations. Learn how they are improving accessibility through their research in 3D printing technology, shaping the future of digital interactions.

School of Health Sciences: World-leading sports science
Test your athletic abilities! Measure your jump height and power using the cutting-edge sports science technology from the Sydney School of Health Sciences. Experience the tools used by world-class athletes and researchers to optimise performance.

School of Dentistry: A glimpse into the future of dental education
Step into the future of dental training with an immersive virtual tour of the University’s advanced simulation clinics, digital dentistry tools, and state-of-the-art dentomaxillofacial radiology unit. Discover how technology is transforming hands-on learning for the next generation of dental professionals.

School of Public Health: Australian rural health game
How do your surroundings influence your health? Dive into the Australian Rural Health Game and navigate the complex web of social determinants like socioeconomic status, education, and environment. Explore how these factors impact healthcare access and patient outcomes in an engaging, interactive experience that reveals the hidden connections influencing well-being.

Ask a philosopher!
"How do we know when an action is ethical? What is a life well-lived? Should art be good or beautiful? Can we know what it’s like to be a bat? And why are wicked problems wicked?” In a world where critical thinking is becoming increasingly important, our philosophers deal with the pressing problems of today. So why not ask them how to think about the world’s big questions?

Greece and Rome in the Quad
"Have you ever wondered who the Oracle at Delphi was? How Alexander conquered the ancient word? What does ibis mean in Latin? Here’s your opportunity to speak to a specialist in the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome. Whether it's myth, art, politics, law, literature, or two of the most influential languages in Western culture, our Classicists reveal the secrets of the ancient world."

Activity Type
Faculty events, Family friendly
Faculties and Schools
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Faculty of Science, School of Architecture Design and Planning, Sydney College of the Arts, Sydney Law School, University of Sydney Business School