2024
Articles
16 September 2024
Sydney Horizon Educators: transforming teaching at the University
Sydney's new wave of educators is focused on innovation in the classroom, setting students up for success.
13 September 2024
5 picky eating habits - and how to help your children overcome them
Have you ever found yourself negotiating with a pint-sized dictator about eating a single pea? You're not alone. Almost half of kids go through a stage of picky eating, and this typically peaks around the age of three explains Nick Fuller, a Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, from the University of Syndey.
13 September 2024
Antidepressants prescribed for pain in older adults despite weak evidence of effectiveness
University of Sydney research has found people over 65 are being prescribed antidepressants as pain treatment based on international guidelines that use limited evidence.
11 September 2024
Meningococcal: what to know about this potentially deadly disease affecting Australian children
There have been more than 80 meningococcal infections recorded across Australia in 2024. Although meningococcal disease can occur all year round, in Australia this infection occurs most commonly in late winter and early spring explains University of Sydney's Phoebe Williams, Rae-Anne Hardie, Saskia van der Kooi and co-author.
11 September 2024
As cities axe shared e-scooters, the many more personally owned ones are in a blind spot
It is high time for researchers and regulators to recognise the significant potential impacts of personal e‑scooters - both benefits and burdens, writes Professor Stephen Greaves for The Conversation.
11 September 2024
Where did all these dragonflies come from?
Dr Caitlyn Forster from the School of Life and Environmental Sciences explains why dragonflies are maturing earlier than usual this year.
10 September 2024
Crown-of-thorns starfish thrive in degraded coral habitats
Research by Professor Maria Byrne has uncovered a 'negative feedback' loop where crown-of-thorns starfish thrive in coral rubble and are ready to pounce on new coral as it recovers.
09 September 2024
The challenge of LGBTQI+ inclusion at Big Four firms
The Big Four firms are eager to adopt progressive positions in support of diversity, but it doesn't always play out in reality for staff.
09 September 2024
Partnerships for disease prevention in Vietnam announced
The Sydney Vietnam Institute event highlighted the vital work undertaken by University of Sydney researchers in public health and training 'animal disease detectives' in South-East Asia.
09 September 2024
Indian and Australian health leaders to develop One Health program
The University of Sydney's $100,000 commitment towards research with the Public Health Foundation of India will allow leading public health researchers in Australia and India to work together on pressing health issues including antibiotic resistance and the rise of infectious diseases.