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23 May 2023
In 2050, over 800 million people globally estimated to be living with back pain
Study estimates there will be over 800 million cases of low back pain in 2050, a 36 percent increase from 2020. With an ageing population, researchers say we must 'put the brakes' on low back pain cases before the burden becomes too great for our healthcare system.
22 May 2023
The gaming audience is queerer than ever
Dr Xavier Ho, a Junior Visiting Fellow in the University of Sydney's inaugural Hunt-Simes Institute in Sexuality Studies, explores the steadily growing global market for queer games.
22 May 2023
Degree of Doctor of Business presented to global business leader
David Thodey AO has received a degree of Doctor of Business for his contributions to business, telecommunications and public service.
19 May 2023
Mad Max director admitted to the degree of Doctor of Letters
The University of Sydney awarded the degree of Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) to George Miller for his contributions to the silver screen in Australia and worldwide.
18 May 2023
Sydney Con unveils busts of women composers to inspire students
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music has unveiled busts of three composers and musicians in its library to inspire students, as part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
18 May 2023
Iver Cairns recognised as Scientist of the Year at the Australian Space Awards
Winning from a group of 10 finalists, Professor Iver Cairns has dedicated his award to the scientists and students helping build Australia's space industry through CUAVA training centre.
18 May 2023
Third cohort of Robinson Fellows announced
The latest cohort of researchers to receive a multi-year fellowship named after the University of Sydney's first Nobel Prize winner has been announced.
18 May 2023
Eurovision: Why we keep falling for the keytar
Dr Paul (Mac) McDermott from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music ponders the enduring love of the showy but impractical instrument, the keytar, after Perth band Voyager's captivating Eurovision journey.
17 May 2023
Sydney launches GP Clinical School to elevate the profession and research
The University today launched a new clinical school to enhance general practice as a preferred career choice among medical students, grow opportunities for GP-related research and champion multidisciplinary care in the community.
17 May 2023
Growing sustainable everyday products using mushrooms
Researchers from the University of Sydney have developed a biological growing process that uses mushrooms to turn organic waste into compostable products as a low-cost, sustainable solution to plastics.