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Articles published in 2016
Are itchier insect bites more likely to make us sick?
New research suggests the worse our reactions to mosquito bites are, the more likely it is we’ll get sick, says Dr Cameron Webb.
Experts support government funding for suicide prevention apps
Professor Ian Hickie has applauded Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s commitment to invest $30 million in a world-leading suicide prevention system as the centre-piece of the government’s $192 million mental health policy, announced on the weekend.
Brexit: what next for Britain, Australia and the world?
In light of the historic referendum resulting in a call for Britain to leave the European Union, our experts explain what the change could mean for Europe, Australia and the rest of the world.
Researchers help Qantas fly cleaner and cheaper
Unveiled this week, the new flight planning system is the result of a world-first, four-year project conducted at the University’s Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR). The team comprising four aeronautical research fellows, 3 PhD candidates and 10 software engineers worked on designing new system models.
Many vote with their wallets, but our hearts and consciences should be heard
The protection of human rights is a basic test of a government's decency, writes Professor Ben Saul.
New insights into the causes of sudden cardiac death in the young revealed
Sudden cardiac death claims the lives of 2-3 young Australians every week.
'Jobs and growth' focus ignores society’s most vulnerable, warns pre-election audit
Ahead of the Federal Election, a group of leading academics have released a new audit questioning what the Coalition, the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and the Australian Greens are doing to address poverty in Australia and beyond.
Australia 20 years after gun reform: no mass shootings, declining firearm deaths
Since major gun law reform 20 years ago, Australia has seen no mass shootings and an accelerating decline in intentional firearm deaths, the Journal of the American Medical Association reports today.
75% want non-lethal response - survey at world’s leading shark bite area shows
A survey of 600 Western Australians has found 75 percent of respondents support the West Australian government selecting non-lethal responses following shark bite incidents.
Pioneering technology rolls out to track the Australian indoor climate
The University of Sydney’s IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) lab, in partnership with several major corporations, is rolling out ground-breaking technology that will track the indoor climate in the largest survey of Australian workplaces.
University welcomes new Sydney School of Entrepreneurship
The University of Sydney has welcomed the NSW Government's $25 million pledge to create the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship as a new collaborative venture in the higher education sector.
A vote for Brexit means a wounded David Cameron and a calamitous blow to Europe
Behind the parochial media focus on the political manoeuvring within a divided Conservative Party, national decisions don't get much more important than the UK's referendum on its EU membership, writes Nick Rowley.
Creation of a leading centre for visual art and design
The University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney and the National Art School have been exploring opportunities since last year for a closer association between the three institutions, with the aim of strengthening the delivery of visual art and design education in NSW.
A hip hop remake of an ancient Greek epic spreads a tale of human survival
Greek-Australian hip-hop artist Luka Lesson has teamed up with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on an ambitious recording project and world-premiere event. The pilot project, Odysseus Live, re-imagines the 3000 year old Greek epic The Odyssey by Homer, shining a spotlight on modern day tales of human oppression and survival.
Dame Leonie Kramer to receive State Memorial Service
A State Memorial Service will be held on Monday 27 June to honour the life and achievements of Dame Leonie Judith Kramer, AC DBE (MA ’89, D.Litt. (Honoris Causa) ’09).
Latest international scholarship holders ready to take on the world
Later this month, more than 50 talented students from 18 countries will celebrate the completion of their international scholarships at a farewell ceremony on campus, run by the International Sponsorships team.
Is obesity a disease?
Health and medical experts, industry and key decision makers will debate the classification of obesity when they gather at Obesity Australia's fifth annual summit at the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre on 22 June.
How the Property Council is shaping the debate around negative gearing and taxes
We see their spokespeople quoted in the papers and their ads on TV, but beyond that we know very little about how Australia’s lobby groups get what they want.
Satellite testing launches
Three small Australian cube-sized satellites will be launched from the International Space Station to research new regions that could impact technology used on Earth, with the University of Sydney leading development of one of the CubeSats, undergoing testing in Canberra this week.
MadMaker tours rural NSW
MadMaker is the brainchild of electrical and information technologies engineer Dr Abelardo Pardo, a specialist in technology-based learning. It was designed to inspire students who may not have previously considered a future career in engineering, technology or science-related fields.