November
Articles
Natural disasters affect some of the most disadvantaged
Australian-first research has identified a disaster hotspot where many disadvantaged communities are located, indicating socio-economic status can determine whether hazards become disasters - but urban areas are not immune.
5 experts reveal their top tips for summer
Summer is on the horizon and with it comes concern about sun exposure, heat related-illness and the increased risk of bushfires. Our experts provide recommendations for a healthy and safe summer.
Early planned birth linked to risk of poor child development
Children born following planned births before 39 weeks have a heightened risk of poor child development at school age, University of Sydney research shows.
Trauma mortality declines in regional and remote NSW
Hospital inpatient deaths caused by major trauma have fallen in regional NSW following changes to the state trauma management system, new research shows.
Innovation wins
Postgraduate and research students completed a unique pilot program to drive innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration on campus.
Students work to invent the future
PhD student Xanthe Croot from the School of Physics, recently took part in the inaugural, cross-discipinary Inventing the Future program.
How first born children are given an advantage
Studies show kids born earlier in the family enjoy better wages and education, Dr Marian Vidal-Fernandez and Dr Ana Nuevo-Chiquero explain why.
Professor Steve Vucic wins Eric Susman Prize
Neurologist recognised for pioneering research
Sydney student newspaper preserved for the ages
The University of Sydney Honi Soit Digital Archive is now live, providing easy online access to issues of the student newspaper from 1929 to 1990.
Apple’s new Touch Bar: a breakthrough or commonsense?
Apple is back in the media thanks to the company's new 'Touch Bar'. It might seem like a simple idea, but it builds on a long history of 'human-computer interaction' research, writes Associate Professor Martin Tomitsch.