News and events

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'.

03 September 2024

Narcolepsy is treated like a joke in pop culture, affecting those who have it

Narcolepsy is often misrepresented in media. While films such as Deuce Bigalow and The Boys trivialise the condition, accurate representation is crucial for awareness and diagnosis, writes Aaron Schokman from the Faculty of Medicine and Health in The Conversation.

30 August 2024

Sydney to lead two new research centres of excellence

University of Sydney researchers will lead two new national medical research centres focused on the elimination of tuberculosis and the prevention of mental illness and substance use.

25 August 2024

Knee pain from osteoarthritis? What to try instead of surgery

According to updated guidelines from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, most people with knee osteoarthritis can manage pain without surgery. Giovanni E. Ferreira and Joshua Zadro from the University of Sydney, as well as their co-authors, explain why.