2016
Articles
Discover the future at Innovation Week
For a week this October, we’ll be bringing together some of our brightest minds with industry and community partners to collaborate on how research and innovation can help us overcome some of the greatest health challenges facing our planet.
Pedestrian safety needs to catch up to technology and put people before cars
One pedestrian is killed every two days on Australia's roads, the majority in metropolitan areas. While advances in safety systems and technology over past decades have greatly improved driver and passenger safety, there has been relatively little new technology to ensure the safety of pedestrians. Even current innovations to improve pedestrian safety are still designed from a car-centric approach.
Tinder users still swiping yes to long-term relationships
New research from the Department of Media and Communications has found people who use dating apps are just as likely to seek long-term love.
Dying re-imagined: designing a better way to die
Approaching death is an opportunity for individuals and those who care for them to reduce suffering and achieve something more human and humane. Sadly, few dying people or their carers achieve these ends.
Historic partnership to be sealed at Westmead
The brightest minds will be brought together as part of a historic partnership agreement between the University of Sydney and Westmead precinct partners announced earlier today.
New gift to help pharmacists build integrity in their practice
On what basis is pharmacy policy made, and is it always in the best interest of health consumers?
Story Factory tells a strong tale
Set up with assistance from University of Sydney academic Professor Robyn Ewing, the Sydney Story Factory has helped thousands of school students to improve their writing skills and cultivate their creativity.
Smart phone device to save lives
A lifesaving smartphone device that can cheaply and quickly detect stroke-causing heart rhythm abnormalities is being piloted for the first time in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.
US elections explained
Don't know your primaries from your caucuses? Fear not, Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor is here to explain how the US votes in its President.
On my mind
Claire Wivell Plater (LLB '81) is managing director of boutique financial services law firm, The Fold Legal. Here she discusses how artificial intelligence may affect the legal profession, with implications for the broader workforce.