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05 May 2023
Public Health Foundation of India President received honorary doctorate
President of the Public Health Foundation of India, Professor Sanjay Zodpey awarded a Doctor of Medicine (honoris causa) for his contributions to public health in India and worldwide.
05 May 2023
GPs managing more skin-cancer cases, as cost of treatment climbs
Patients, especially men, living in regional and rural areas are increasingly presenting to GPs for skin cancer and related conditions, according to a national survey conducted by the Daffodil Centre.
05 May 2023
Exhibition of Chinese miniature treasures used on clothing
An exquisite exhibition of miniature wearable sculptures, once worn on traditional Chinese robes, is on display at the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney until April 2024.
05 May 2023
Honorary Fellowship awarded to former Captain of the Sydney University Regiment
Mr John Leece AM has received an Honorary Fellowship for his contribution to the interest and welfare of the University of Sydney.
05 May 2023
Sydney spinout lands $273m deal to develop drugs for psychiatric disorders
Compounds developed by Professor Michael Kassiou's drug discovery team for Kinoxis Therapeutics will be used to target oxytocin receptors with the aim of creating medicine to treat schizophrenia, depression and other neuropsychiatric illness.
04 May 2023
Innovation Hub opens first stage of the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator
First space to open at the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator will allow researchers, clinicians and industry partners to generate ideas, form new partnerships and accelerate innovation.
03 May 2023
Can vaping help people quit smoking? It's unlikely
Many who vape saying they are trying to quit or to cut down on cigarettes, but how effective are vapes in quitting or helping smokers cut back? Emeritus Professor Simon Chapman goes through the evidence.
03 May 2023
How close are we to reading minds?
A US study has decoded language and meaning from brain scans. Christina Maher from the School of Biomedical Engineering unpacks how the process works.
03 May 2023
University of Sydney welcomes National Quantum Strategy
The Federal Government has unveiled its roadmap to scale up quantum technology in Australia. The University looks forward to working with industry and government to deliver on the great promise of quantum tech.
03 May 2023
Chinese investment in Australia increases for first time since 2016
Chinese investment in Australia increased to $2.1 billion in 2022, marking the first rise in six years but well below established highs, according to the latest report on Chinese investment in Australia from the University of Sydney Business School and KPMG.