News

04 March 2024

Multidisciplinary collaboration for student research experience

The Charles Perkins Centre is leveraging its research excellence to transform the experience of the University’s student cohort with its Summer Research Scholarship program.

01 March 2024

The women making a difference at the Charles Perkins Centre

Charles Perkins Centre members reflect on International Women’s Day: their personal and professional experiences, barriers and support, and what this recognition day means to them.

28 February 2024

Sydney attracts top research talent with innovative Fellowships

Unprecedented investment in appointment of 40 research fellows across a range of disciplines.

27 February 2024

Nicotine pouches are being marketed to young people on social media

It's not surprising that the tobacco industry is introducing more products to maintain its future revenue stream as reforms restrict access to vaping products, writes Associate Professor Becky Freeman in The Conversation.

20 February 2024

New researchers to lead health outcomes at Charles Perkins Centre

The Charles Perkins Centre has appointed two world-class researchers to lead its Solutions, and Society and Environment Domains. The Centre’s four research domains drive research collaborations and outcomes in obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and their related conditions.

05 February 2024

Sticking with sport during school years linked to academic success

As school and summer sports resume, a new study from the University of Sydney finds links between kids' long-term participation in sport and increased academic performance, including impacts on NAPLAN scores, absenteeism and likelihood to attend university.

25 January 2024

Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer named Australians of the Year

Congratulations to Georgina Long AO and Richard Scolyer AO from the University of Sydney and Melanoma Institute Australia, jointly named 2024 Australian of the Year for their life-saving melanoma work.