2024

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.

06 September 2024

Living more radically after a cancer diagnosis

New research has found that people who receive a serious medical diagnosis may use it as a greenlight to undertake major changes within their lives, writes Professor Alex Broom, from the University of Sydney and his co-authors.

06 September 2024

How the bugs in your gut affect your immune system

As we learn more about the links between our gut microbiomes and autoimmune disease, it's hoped new insights will also offer new ways to treat these disorders, writes Dr Jian Tan, from the Charles Perkins Centre.

06 September 2024

When the media reports on celebrity cancer, are we really getting the whole story?

Celebrity stories about cancer have the potential to influence the public health narrative on cancer screening and treatment, writes Dr Brooke Nickel, A/Prof Claire Hooker and Professor Katy Bell from the University of Sydney.

05 September 2024

Lights, camera, action: Insights by Yvette King on kickstarting a career

Yvette King realised her childhood dream of becoming a broadcast journalist, achieving global success as an E! Asia host and acclaimed columnist. She shares her insights on finding a way in competitive industries with the Sydney Alumni Community.

05 September 2024

Eureka Prizes 2024: Sydney celebrates four wins at science awards

The University of Sydney has excelled at the 2024 Eurekas, known affectionately as Australia's 'Science Oscars'.

03 September 2024

Narcolepsy is treated like a joke in pop culture, affecting those who have it

Narcolepsy is often misrepresented in media. While films such as Deuce Bigalow and The Boys trivialise the condition, accurate representation is crucial for awareness and diagnosis, writes Aaron Schokman from the Faculty of Medicine and Health in The Conversation.

03 September 2024

Sydney's new metro is great - can we now fix the city's busted bus stops?

In outer suburban areas of Sydney, more than two-thirds of bus stops have no shelter. Professor Kurt Iveson says that while bus stops don't grab the headlines, Sydneysiders rely on their amenity. And other cities show change can be made.

03 September 2024

Depressed adolescents twice as likely to vape

A University of Sydney led study has revealed a dual mental health and vaping crisis among young Australians, with high-school students struggling with mental health, stress and wellbeing more likely to have tried e-cigarettes.