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05 February 2024

Vale Lowitja O’Donoghue

The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Sydney has prepared the following statement on the passing of Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG on 4 February 2024.
29 January 2024

How to look after yourself and your baby in extreme heat

Pregnant people are thought to be at increased risk of heat stress due to changes in their body's capacity to regulate temperature. They are more vulnerable in the heat, with evidence showing exposure to extreme heat is associated with increased risks for the baby.
26 January 2024

University community recognised in 2024 Australia Day Honours

A revolutionary approach to treating melanomas and major contributions to advancing immunisation, mental health, sound economic social policy, pain management and soil science were among the achievements of current University of Sydney staff individually honoured on Australia Day.
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.
11 January 2024

International collaboration in digital health workshop

A Digital Health Workshop hosted by the University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, brought together 20 globally-renowned academia and industry experts from the field of digital health.