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16 June 2023
What are the ethical and moral quandaries of synthetic human embryos?
Bioethicist Dr Kathryn MacKay from Sydney Health Ethics discusses what the creation of synthetic human embryos using stem cells means for science, and what ethical issues it presents.
16 June 2023
Scientists discover spiral-shaped signals that organise brain activity
University of Sydney and Fudan University scientists have discovered human brain signals travelling across the outer layer of neural tissue that naturally arrange themselves to resemble swirling spirals.
15 June 2023
Research suggests ways to reduce jet lag for long-haul flights
Research findings by the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre and Australian airline Qantas show it is possible to reduce the impacts of jet lag by reshaping the inflight travel experience.
15 June 2023
Professor Stephen Bartlett appointed Director of Sydney Nano
Leading quantum physicist will take up the role after successful term as Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Science.
14 June 2023
Sandie Matthews appointed Chief Information Officer
Sandie Matthews will join the University of Sydney from the NSW Department of Education as Chief Information Officer.
14 June 2023
TAFE and Sydney boost Aboriginal dental health workforce
The University of Sydney and TAFE NSW have partnered to boost the number of Indigenous Australians working in dental health through pathways to further their studies while connecting with local communities.
14 June 2023
How reliable is the egg timer blood test?
Dr Tessa Copp from the Faculty of Medicine and Health unpacks the hype surrounding 'egg timer' tests, which claim to be able to predict both women's chances of conceiving and when menopause might occur for them.
13 June 2023
Experts recommend criteria to identify ethical pornography
A team of international experts led by the University of Sydney has identified six criteria that could be used to identify healthy and ethical pornography, with the aim of helping teachers and parents with consent education for young adults over 18.
12 June 2023
University community recognised with King's Birthday Honours
The University of Sydney congratulates all members of its community recognised in the King's Birthday 2023 Honours List.
09 June 2023
The government has an opportunity to address wage theft issues
A new labour agreement for temporary skilled workers in aged care is a promising step towards enforcing Australia's minimum wage laws because it provides for union induction of temporary migrant workers, writes Associate Professor Stephen Clibborn in the Sydney Morning Herald.