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15 December 2023

How to become a physician

Physicians are medical doctors who are highly trained healthcare professionals responsible for a wide range of medical duties. Their primary focus is on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illnesses and injuries in patients.
14 December 2023

HeatWatch app to be trialled over summer as temperatures soar

With temperatures predicted to soar this summer a University of Sydney team and community partners are piloting HeatWatch, an app to help users calculate their personalised heat health risk.
14 December 2023

PERIscope puts research translation on the express route

The inaugural round of projects for the PERIscope Commercialisation Award, a scheme which aims to fast-track new ventures and licensing opportunities from University of Sydney researchers, were announced today.
13 December 2023

Sydney startups selected for program

Two University of Sydney startups exploring heat stress management systems and antimicrobial-resistant infections have been selected by Australia’s science agency CSIRO for its 2024 ON Accelerate program.
08 December 2023

How researchers designed Australia's first mobile cooling hub

Socially disadvantaged people are especially exposed to extreme heat. Dr Timothy English and co-authors explore a pilot project opening in Sydney will use the best available evidence to keep vulnerable people cool on the hottest of days.