August
Articles
Why study biomedical science
The Master of Biomedical Science is an exciting new degree designed to meet the growing demand for graduates in medical and health sciences and related industries and equip them for a career in biomedical science.
Sydney innovators win prestigious Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund Awards
6 reasons to study the Master of Nursing at Westmead
From a tight-knit student cohort, world class teaching facilities and a high-quality nursing education in the heart of western Sydney, here are the top six reasons to study a Master of Nursing at Westmead.
Why study dental public health?
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the oral health of whole communities, particularly those who are disadvantaged? The new Master of Dental Public Health can help you make a difference.
New clinical teaching electives open new doors to dental students
Sydney Dental School has launched a new short course pathway for DMD students to encourage senior students to pursue careers in dental academia and clinical teaching.
Research funding to further support the mental health of Australians
More than $3million in funding has been awarded to two Matilda Centre academics for projects on unifying prevention of substance use and mental disorders; and treatment of child and adolescent trauma.
Childhood adversity and substance use: exploring the connection and how to prevent harms
Roughly 40% of people have experienced childhood adversity and subsequently, have a substantially greater risk of developing substance use problems than those who have not had these experiences.
Empowering young people to support each other and develop lifelong skills
We spoke to Dr Louise Birrell about her work in adolescent mental health and alcohol prevention and the new app she is developing called Mind your Mate.
2020 PREMISE Career Development Support Grants awarded
The Matilda Centre has awarded a third round of PREMISE Career Development Support Grants, providing support for career development activities for early to mid-career researchers or research students.
New culturally inclusive program for school-based drug prevention
An upcoming trial provides an exciting opportunity for 24 Australian high schools to be among the first to implement a new, culturally inclusive, school-based, drug and alcohol program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and non-Indigenous students.