News from the Brain and Mind Centre

Experts explain health, science and lifestyle impacts of time change.

The proposed "profound autism" diagnosis will allow services to plan and deliver support for autistic children with greater needs, but means repeat assessments for those diagnosed before eight years old.

Researchers share their evidence-based tips for a happy and healthy new year.

For many people with acute mental illness, 'hospital in the home' means living well in the community.

University of Sydney academics have been recognised in Clarivate's 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list.

Head of School of Psychology to join BMC in February 2026.

Digital mental health tools could reduce youth distress and hospitalisations in Western Sydney, matching the impact of doubling traditional services, new modelling shows.

Brain and Mind Centre schemes celebrate 8 recipients across the University

Dementia similar to that which struck Bruce Willis needs diagnosis review, researchers say.

The human brain has a built-in pain map that activates in different areas when relieving face, arm or leg pain.

Facing Dementia Together: new community campaign in South Western Sydney to break down dementia stigma in Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese communities.

The severity of 'jet lag' linked to worse mental health symptoms in Sydney patients.

Sydney academics awarded nearly $4 million in ARC Linkage grants.

Motor function was improved in experimental models, paving the way for further research in humans.

Onshore and non-custodial detention also harmful, research shows.

How heartbreak is giving way to hope.

New University of Sydney partnership looks “Beyond the Bell” to help working parents access before and after school care

Specialists call for earlier involvement of senior clinicians in diagnosing young people to enhance the quality of their healthcare.

Research group awarded ARC grant to unlock the Brain’s Mechanisms of Compositional Cognition

A selection of the few key stories, events, news stories and research developments from our Brain and Mind Centre members, collaborators and partners during 2024.

Authors of the Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific Series on Dementia in the Western Pacific region, outline their findings on prevention, diagnosis, and care, and detail the complex challenges, healthcare priorities and research needs that often stand in the way of progress.

Congratulations to this year's recipients, Dr Tomas Kavanagh and Dr Kristina Horne of the Margaret Ethel Jew award.

The 7th Annual Symposium, welcomed renowned international guest speakers and the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia

University of Sydney Professors Rae Cooper AO and Olivier Piguet have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. Read more.

The Brain and Mind Centre celebrates three consecutive years of members receiving Supervisor of the Year award

It’s spring and you’ve probably noticed a change in when the Sun rises and sets. But have you also noticed a change in your mood?

The University of Sydney has secured $6 million from the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) program to advance hydrogen storage and medicine discovery projects with industry partners.

New research shows that delays to the development of executive function - such as paying attention and controlling impulses - are common across all neurodevelopmental conditions.

Second cohort of PERIscope Commercialisation Award winners announced for scheme to put research on the express route to translation.

The 5th season of Technology, Risk and Gambling Webinar Series with Professor Sally Gainsbury is underway, drawing from a range of experts, and extending beyond the gambling field.

Experts from the University of Sydney shed light on the various impacts it can have on our appetite, pets, mental health, and more.

Researchers putting Australia on the map for dementia research

The University of Sydney awarded at the AFR Higher Education Awards this year, with Kinoxis Therapeutics as joint winner.

The latest round of Incubator grants released by MS Australia will fund a novel project using AI/large language models to predict Multiple Sclerosis disease progression using the world’s largest MS repository.

iQ-Solutions could pave the way for crucial dementia research The Sydney Neuroimaging Analysis Centre gets a boost to its artificial intelligence, which will go towards unlocking the secrets of neurological disorders.

A partnership between the University of Sydney Brain and Mind Centre and biotech startup Psylo will promises life-changing therapeutics for mental health treatment.

The ARC has awarded $5.15 M to industry projects at the University, along with funding for an Industrial Transformation Training Centre to prepare leaders of Australia's future quantum computing industry.

Associate Professor Sudarshini Ramanathan was awarded over $2.8 million in MRFF funding to identify optimal treatment of Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) at onset and relapse, to reduce disease activity and improve outcomes.

Congratulations to the recipients awarded the highly competitive NHMRC Investigator Grants for 20204. Three members of the Brain and Mind Centre were recognised among the awardees.

Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disorders (MOGAD) is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks a protein in the brain, resulting in a swollen central nervous system. The disease affects adults and children but is much less common, and less understood than MS.

New Paper in Bulletin of the World Health Organization on Economic Structures and Mental Health to Inform Policy Discussions at World Health Assembly.

Professor Kathy Refshauge OAM talks about her background in Health Sciences and how it's equipped her for the role of BMC co-director.

Alastair Campbell spoke with leading experts on what can be done to influence social and political responses in mental health.

Congratulations to the academics from across the University who successfully applied for academic promotion in 2023. Of the 257 recipients, 15 members of the Brain and Mind Centre and 3 affiliates were announced.

A new approach to treating melanomas and contributions to advancing immunisation, mental health, economic social policy, pain management and soil science among the achievements of University of Sydney staff honoured on Australia Day.

World-leading experts from industry, science, health, technology, and economics gathered in Davos, Switzerland, this week to discuss how nations can overcome the global challenges to true prosperity including war and climate change.

2023 Brain and Mind Centre Investigator grant and Ideas grants

28 NHMRC grants in total, including 24 Ideas grants, 3 Development grants, and a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaborative Research Grant have been awarded to University of Sydney researchers.