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09 September 2024

Partnerships for disease prevention in Vietnam announced

The Sydney Vietnam Institute event highlighted the vital work undertaken by University of Sydney researchers in public health and training 'animal disease detectives' in South-East Asia.
09 September 2024

Indian and Australian health leaders to develop One Health program

The University of Sydney's $100,000 commitment towards research with the Public Health Foundation of India will allow leading public health researchers in Australia and India to work together on pressing health issues including antibiotic resistance and the rise of infectious diseases.
09 September 2024

How parents can help their children have a positive relationship with food, exercise and sleep

Providing your kids with the best start in life begins with you, and leading health expert Dr Nick Fuller has distilled his years of research into six essential steps to total family wellness.
06 September 2024

When the media reports on celebrity cancer, are we really getting the whole story?

Celebrity stories about cancer have the potential to influence the public health narrative on cancer screening and treatment, writes Dr Brooke Nickel, A/Prof Claire Hooker and Professor Katy Bell from the University of Sydney.
05 September 2024

Eureka Prizes 2024: Sydney celebrates four wins at science awards

The University of Sydney has excelled at the 2024 Eurekas, known affectionately as Australia's 'Science Oscars'.