May
Articles
Doctors’ biases cause poor patient care: new research
Research from the Medical Journal of Australia shows doctors are prescribing treatments that are unnecessary or do little to enhance patient care, sometimes to the detriment of their patients.
Tree-planting weekend anyone? Landcare Society celebrates 20yrs
To mark the 20th birthday of our Landcare Society - which has run almost as long as Landcare itself – students organised a trip away to tackle a major project. The key criteria? Caring about the land – and having fun!
Renowned evolutionary biologist elected to The Royal Society
As an incoming Fellow of The Royal Society, Professor Edward Holmes joins the most distinguished academics in science, medicine and technology from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
Consumers cautioned over mental health apps
Australia is a leader in digital mental health technologies; this week experts will gather at the University of Sydney to forge a path for unbiased, safe and quality mental health apps.
The University Revue: a golden age for student entertainers?
Revues are a time-honoured tradition observed by universities internationally. At the University of Sydney, the revue is as strong as ever, with more shows and plenty of talented students getting involved each year.
Delegation heads to Harvard
Some of Sydney's leading academics are taking part in a delegation to Harvard University this month, exploring potential links between the two universities.
New drugs on the PBS: what they do and why we need them
The government has announced additions, amendments and deletions from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Dr Nial Wheate from the Faculty of Pharmacy discusses the seven most notable new additions to the scheme.
Research raises questions over safety of diabetes medication
Diabetes drugs based off a commonly used compound have been linked to an increased risk of hypoglycemia and cardiac death
Rare and deadly melanomas not caused by the sun: new finding
New research has found that two forms of rare melanoma are not caused by exposure to the sun..
Leader in Aboriginal health receives honorary degree
The University of Sydney has conferred a Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) upon Naomi Mayers OAM, for her work delivering and transforming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care.