2021: The Year in Photographs
A look back at the memorable moments
December 21, 2021
It was a strange and surreal 2021 for many, with lockdown defining the latter half of the year. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app photographer Paul Jones shares his best images of the year.
January
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app student Susie Alderman reflected on her five-year journey after graduation.
In January, ACES researchers dispatched two customised bioprinters designed and manufactured in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app to Indian medical device manufacturers as part of a strategic collaboration between ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app and Andhra Pradesh Medtech Zone in India.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app researchers Dr Sepehr Talebian and Dr Sepidar Sayyar with their 3D printed ear.
February
School students take part in Discovery Day activities at ±«°¿°Â’s ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Campus.
Attack of the Giant Duck as the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app staff prepare for O Week.
March
In March, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app felt like it was emerging from COVID…
A singer takes part in National Close the Gap Day event at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.
April
In April, students of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Tottenham Global Football Program took part in cooking lessons.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app researchers Professor Geoff Spinks and Dr Javad Foroughi mimicked the supercoiling properties of DNA to develop a new type of artificial muscles for use in miniature robot applications.
May
In May, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Ambassador Adam Gilchrist took part in a live broadcast from ±«°¿°Â’s studios.
Hills and Wings, an exhibition that celebrated the life of artist Guy Warren, was launched at ±«°¿°Â’s Art Gallery.
June
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app welcomed Professor Patricia M. Davidson as Vice-Chancellor.
Professor Davidson visited ±«°¿°Â’s campuses, including nursing students at Loftus Campus in Southern Sydney.
July
A COVID-19 vaccination clinic for First Nations Peoples was held at Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.
Rockpool swimming was one of the few activities to do in the Illawarra, which entered a COVID-19 lockdown.
August
In August, bushwalking kept many busy during the COVID lockdown.
One of the region’s unique frontyards during lockdown.
September
Cloud watching was another way to pass the time during the COVID lockdown.
A little echidna enjoyed having ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app campus all to itself.
October
Sports teams were allowed to play again in October as the state slowly emerged from lockdown.
Young climate warrior Moemoana Schwenke travelled to Glasgow to speak at the COP26 summit.
ANCORS researcher Associate Professor Hampus Erikson was part of a team awarded $2.4 million to improve fish-based livelihoods in the South Pacific.
November
PhD candidate Davina Robson was one of two researchers awarded a NSW Department of Education Waratah Scholarship.
±«°¿°Â’s Set the Bar initiative will help keep people safe throughout ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.
Beachgoers emerged from months of lockdown to enjoy spring at McCauley’s Beach.
December
In December, the first cohort of international students were welcomed back to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app.
A Smoking Ceremony was held at Woolyungah Indigenous Centre to close the year.