2020
From world-first COVID-19 breakthroughs to student led PPE prototyping, read our top research and news stories of 2020.
News
17 November 2020
National supplies of protein, carbs and fats may predict your lifespan
New study shows national food supplies with equal fat and carbohydrate are associated with higher survival early in life. However, countries with lower fat and higher carbohydrates are associated with the lowest rates of mortality in mid to later life.
02 November 2020
How pain changes your brain
Good pain arrives, raises the alarm, then quickly leaves. Bad pain stays. No-one is sure why. People with chronic pain often hear it's all in the mind. The truth is, it's in the brain and the spine, and Professors Greg Neely and Paul Glare are working to fix it.
27 October 2020
Professor Edward Holmes named as NSW Scientist of the Year
One of the world's top authorities on viruses has been busy this year studying the emergence of SARS-CoV-2. His work has been recognised with the state's top honour for scientists.
08 October 2020
Sydney leads in medical centres of excellence
The University of Sydney will lead three new national medical research centres in coronary artery disease, prevention of fall-related injuries and multiple morbidities.
01 October 2020
Living with diabetes? Get your eyes checked
A new University of Sydney study has found only half of people living with diabetes get the recommended diabetes eye checks, putting them at risk of significant vision loss and blindness.
29 September 2020
Covert tobacco industry marketing tactics exposed by former employees
Changes to the current tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship laws are urgently needed in Australia, says University of Sydney researchers.
29 September 2020
Eleven Eureka Prize finalists
Eleven University of Sydney individuals and groups have been named as Eureka Prize finalists in recognition of their excellent scientific research, leadership and engagement.
22 September 2020
Who is the weakest link? Understanding global supply chains
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused kinks in the movement of goods and services around the globe, but how important a role do multinational companies play in local economies and supply chains?
21 August 2020
Five Young Tall Poppy Science Award winners
The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards recognise scientific research excellence and public outreach in early career researchers.
20 August 2020
From stem cells to islets - hope for treatment of type 1 diabetes
An international team including the University of Sydney has reprogrammed human stem cells to generate insulin-producing HILOs (human islet-like organoids). When transplanted into mice, HILOs restore glucose control.