2017

Articles

25 October 2017

Women lack critical nutrient for pregnancy

More than 40 per cent of women are deficient in iodine, an essential mineral in developing healthy brains in babies, new research out of Westmead has found.

25 October 2017

The government must be responsible for delivery of an equitable NBN

Current and future Australian governments must accept responsibility and find a way forward for the NBN that is built on the notion of equitable service, writes Dr Tooran Alizadeh.

25 October 2017

The secret of a good night’s sleep

When it comes to sleep, it's quality - not quantity - that matters most, a study of about 15,000 Australians shows.

25 October 2017

Immersive learning lab gives students a reality check

Powered by the latest virtual reality technologies, the University's Immersive Learning Laboratory gives Arts students the opportunity to venture into new territories as part of a practical, interdisciplinary unit of study.
25 October 2017

Unique theatrical event tackles taboo issues facing health professionals

Grace Under Pressure is a new theatre project that examines the workplace and training cultures that are affecting young health professionals and can put the lives of patients at risk. 

25 October 2017

Sydney visionaries celebrate the legacy of John Bradfield

Like stacking and removing books from a bookshelf, modular apartments and an underground modular network of electric vehicles are the centrepiece of Lendlease Bradfield Urbanisation Scholar Caleb Niethe's vision for Sydney.

25 October 2017

University moves up in latest global rankings

The University of Sydney has placed 34th in the world in the latest US News Best Global Universities rankings. 

25 October 2017

University of Sydney's super-fast blockchain gets even faster

New global trials have shown the super-fast 'Red Belly Blockchain' can process financial transactions 50 percent faster than first anticipated - outperforming some market leaders including VISA for world-wide payments.

24 October 2017

Why so few Australians are using medicinal cannabis on prescription

What are the difficulties of using medicinal cannabis in Australia? Professor Iain McGregor from the University's Lambert Initiative explains in this article originally published on the Sydney Morning Herald.

24 October 2017

Prominent alumna Annie Corlett AM receives honorary fellowship

Annie Corlett AM, a prominent figure of the Business School alumni community, has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the University of Sydney.