2019

Articles published in 2019

25 October 2019

Simulated patient study on the supply of codeine from Australian pharmacies

Investigation on the effectiveness of drug monitoring in pharmacies, though two initiatives; regulatory changes restricting their availability, and voluntary live-recording supply of non-prescription codeine combination analgesics (CCAs).
24 October 2019

Inaugural rare book week comes to Sydney

A 15th century book featuring a rare drawing by famous Renaissance artist Giorgione will be one of the many treasures showcased at the inaugural Sydney Rare Book Week on 27 October - 2 November.
24 October 2019

Free podcasts to get you thinking

From weight loss to the power of daydreaming, here's your guide to some of the captivating podcasts from Raising the Bar Sydney 2019. All 21 talks are available now on Soundcloud and iTunes.
24 October 2019

Cat virus may be linked to feline cancer

Professor Julia Beatty and her team of feline medicine researchers in Veterinary Science have discovered a virus may be causing liver cancer in companion cats.
24 October 2019

Alumnus tackling infectious diseases in Indonesia

Dr Agus Simahendra is a Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) graduate who has dedicated his work to learning about infectious diseases with the goal of improving the health outcomes of his people in Indonesia and others in low-income countries.

24 October 2019

How watercooler talk can improve productivity and culture

Workers idly sharing gossip around the watercooler might seem like the bane of an employer's existence, but these informal interactions could enhance a firm's productivity, economists claim in a new research paper.
23 October 2019

University of Sydney moves up in US News rankings

The University of Sydney has been ranked 27th in the world by the US News Best Global Universities rankings, capping off a strong performance across the world rankings in 2019.
23 October 2019

8 steps to keep uni friends after semester ends

Classes have ended and exams are underway, but you’re not ready for your uni friendships to end. Here are some tips to help you stay connected over the break.

23 October 2019

Could a phone app be the answer to the food security crisis?

A smartphone app may be the solution to food shortages and malnutrition caused by economic upheaval, conflict and climate change, according to a University of Sydney Business School MBA alum.
23 October 2019

Professor Ingrid Monson visits the Con

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music was proud to host renowned jazz scholar and ethnomusicologist Professor Ingrid Monson.

23 October 2019

School of Physics announces Grand Challenges project winners

The successful submissions include a big data project to combat modern slavery in supply chains and an ambitious project to send probes to a star system four light years away.
23 October 2019

Students make music in LA

A scholarship enabled two students to jet off to the United States to take up an internship in a studio that produces music for visual media. They tell us what they learned.
23 October 2019

What is the leading infectious causes of death worldwide?

Fungal infections are leading infectious causes of death worldwide – accounting for more deaths than either TB or malaria

23 October 2019

What is the leading infectious causes of death worldwide?

Fungal infections are leading infectious causes of death worldwide – accounting for more deaths than either TB or malaria

23 October 2019

Sydney University to consider updating Freedom of Speech Charter

A report outlining how the University could respond to the Federal Government's Independent Review of Freedom of Speech in Australian Higher Education Providers is due to be considered early next month by the University's Academic Board.
23 October 2019

MBA Student Profile: Nancy Huang

Full-time MBA alumna, Nancy Huang, talks about relocating to Sydney from China with her young family to study the MBA.
23 October 2019

What happens in our brain when we do complex tasks?

Researchers are beginning to untangle what lies behind complex brain activity, with a combination of a brain imaging technique and a Sudoku-like puzzle, writes Dr James (Mac) Shine from the Brain and Mind Centre.
22 October 2019

Professor Julie Leask wins AFR Women of Influence award

Professor Julie Leask has been named as the overall winner in the Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence awards for her pioneering work in addressing vaccination rates in Australia and internationally.
22 October 2019

Helping Sydney researchers to SOAR

Twenty researchers at the University of Sydney have been announced as recipients of the 2020 Sydney Research Accelerator (SOAR) Prizes.
22 October 2019

Inaugural Sculthorpe Chair of Australian Music announced

Sydney Conservatorium of Music has announced Professor Liza Lim as the inaugural Sculthorpe Chair of Australian Music.