18/06/2026
Building on our strong US News results, the University of Sydney has ranked 28th in the world in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, and 2nd in Australia for both academic and employer reputation.
These rankings assess global university performance across research, employability, learning experience, global engagement and sustainability. We’re proud to be part of a higher education sector that continues to see Australian universities recognised among the world’s best.
Learn more: https://go.sydney.edu.au/TKBDLW
17/06/2026
Good luck to our incredible USYD Rocketry Team as they head into the International Rocket Engineering Competition with their latest rocket Galah! 🚀
They're already two-time world champions, taking out the top accolade in 2022 and 2025.
Shoot for the stars!
Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney
17/06/2026
We are proud to share that the University of Sydney has ranked 1st in NSW and 2nd in Australia in the latest US News 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings, with five subjects ranked in the global top 25.
Featuring 2,250 universities from more than 100 countries, these rankings measure academic research performance, as well as global and regional reputation.
Learn more: https://go.sydney.edu.au/90SWXz
10/06/2026
Koalas have survived a extinction-level event before 🐨💪
Scientists have long thought koala population began declining after humans arrived in Australia.
New genomic research led by the University of Sydney has revealed a dramatic population crash around 100,000 years ago, driven by climate change and habitat loss.
And understanding how koalas survived the past could help us protect them in the future.
Read more: https://go.sydney.edu.au/u4smcL
Faculty of Science, University of Sydney
07/06/2026
It is with great sadness that we record the passing of Professor Richard Scolyer AO, whose loss will be deeply felt across our community.
He will be forever remembered as one of our most remarkable researchers and alumni.
Read more: https://go.sydney.edu.au/znhwY4
05/06/2026
A University of Sydney PhD student has helped uncover the clearest evidence yet for the source of a mysterious cosmic signal.
Kovi Rose, alongside an international team of astronomers, have identified a rare stellar system that could help astronomers decode similar signals across our galaxy.
The system could also offer a unique natural laboratory for studying extreme physics.
Find out more here: https://go.sydney.edu.au/CAvc9m
Faculty of Science, University of Sydney