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26 August 2022
Is productivity really a magical fix?
With productivity set to be the dominant theme of Labor's upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit, Honorary Professor of Political Economy, Jim Stanford, questions whether our "uncritical obsession" with productivity distracts us from the deeper problems Australia must solve in order to make economic and social progress.
25 August 2022
Legal use of medicinal cannabis on the rise
New research from the University of Sydney's Lambert Initiative finds most Australians are still medicating with illicit cannabis, although numbers accessing prescription products have risen dramatically.
24 August 2022
Cutting down vitamin D tests could help lower carbon cost of healthcare
Unnecessary vitamin D testing in Australia is costing our health care system up to $87 million and creating a significant carbon footprint which otherwise could be avoidable, says researchers.
23 August 2022
Controlling COVID-19 proves good for corporate bottom line
Cost-effective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 not only save lives but also have an economic benefit, new research from the University of Sydney Business School confirms.
19 August 2022
Apps kept us healthy during the pandemic, but it came at a cost
The same apps that kept us moving during the pandemic sometimes had a negative emotional impact, according to new research led by the University of Sydney.
19 August 2022
Parents with intellectual disability need more support
Research suggests three in five children with intellectually disabled parents are removed from their care. Academics from the University of Sydney explain why more needs to be done to support these parents to ensure the best outcomes for both themselves and their children.
19 August 2022
Tackling gender inequality on a global scale
Jane Sloane (MPACS '02) has spent 20 years working to advance women's and girls' rights around the world. Now, she's supporting the next generation of young men and women to address gender norms to end gender-based violence.
19 August 2022
Climate threat to food supply chains creates 'domino effect'
New modelling by a multidisciplinary team of researchers shows the impact climate change and extreme weather events could have on food supply chains, with adverse effects on income, food and nutrient availability.
18 August 2022
Vice-Chancellor message recognising ARWU success
Vice-Chancellor and President Mark Scott has expressed thanks to the University community following the release of the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
18 August 2022
How do we know the origins of COVID came from a market?
Detailed studies of the early days of the pandemic show the origins of SARS-CoV-2 at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, writes Professor Eddie Holmes.