March
Articles
Brexit: how can Australia secure the right trade deal?
An international trade expert has proposed a plan for Australia to secure a beneficial trade deal with the UK, as Brexit draws nearer.
Which diets are best for late-life health?
Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre are seeking older Australians for a new meal delivery trial to test how simple dietary changes can impact late-life health.
New double degree attracts future leaders in architecture
Angus Gregg from Perth and Clare Chuang from Brisbane have moved to Sydney to be among the first group of students to embark on Australia’s new and only double degree in architecture at the University of Sydney.
What I wish I knew before starting a clinical trial
From engaging your participants in creative ways to cleaning data regularly, public health scientists and medical researchers share their top tips on running a successful clinical trial.
Cultural Competence – Aboriginal Sydney
A new online course from the University of Sydney’s National Centre for Cultural Competence uses Aboriginal experiences and narratives of Sydney to explore the key themes and capabilities of cultural competence.
Honour for education innovator Professor Denise Bradley
For her distinguished service to higher education Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC has received an honorary doctorate (honoris causa) from the University of Sydney.
The 6 top chronic health issues affecting Australians
Hypertension (high blood pressure), osteoarthritis, hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol), depression, anxiety, and asthma are the six most common chronic health conditions affecting Australians, new research reveals.
Rocket science summer
Fourth year science/engineering student Joshua Critchley-Marrows writes to us about his internship at the German Aerospace Centre.
Survey reveals cannabis use in Australians with epilepsy
Australians with epilepsy are turning to cannabis products when antiepileptic drug side-effects are intolerable and epilepsy uncontrolled.
Statement regarding 2014 incident on campus
The University of Sydney today made the following statement in relation to CCTV footage of an alleged sexual assault on campus in 2014: