Health & medicine

22 July 2024

Australian welders exposed to high levels of dangerous fumes and cancer risk

At least 46,000 Australian welders are exposed to high levels of dangerous, potentially cancer-causing fumes at work and there are not enough workplace safety measures to protect them, new research co-published by the University of Sydney has found.

19 July 2024

Cryptosporidiosis: what to know as gastro surges among Australian children

There has been an explosion in gastro cases caused by the cryptosporidium parasite, which particularly affects children, writes Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health, Elizabeth Jane Elliot.

19 July 2024

Men with traditional breadwinner views suffer most from workplace loneliness

Loneliness affects everyone, but men are less likely than women to seek help. A new study has found men's work arrangements can be a significant contributor, writes the Matilda Centre's Dr Marlee Bower.

19 July 2024

How science can help combat jet lag

A new, evidence-based lighting design on Qantas's A350 aircraft could reduce passengers' jetlag by aligning their body clocks to their destination's time zone while still flying. The unique design is the result of a partnership between University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre, Qantas and Caon Design Office.

15 July 2024

How small lifestyle changes can improve teen mental health over time

A new study has revealed compelling evidence that small improvements in daily lifestyle choices can lead to improvements in high school students mental health. PhD student Scarlett Smout from the Matilda Centre writes about the results.

12 July 2024

Australian Olympic team 2024: University sport stars head to Paris

On the Australian Olympic team for 2024 are elite athletes from the University community, including students balancing sport with study.

03 July 2024

Researchers develop new transparent 'blood vessel-on-a-chip'

Researchers have developed a 'blood vessel-on-a-chip' for heart disease with the potential to change the future of drug testing and development. The technology could also reduce our reliance on animal testing.

27 June 2024

Psylo partnership to deliver psychedelic treatments for mental health

University research expertise combined with Psylo's artificial intelligence platform promises life-changing therapeutics.

26 June 2024

Promising pathway discovered to treat rare childhood brain disease

Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome is a rare disease that can trigger dementia in children. Associate Professor Markus Hofer and colleagues in the UK are focusing on treatments in the blood vessels in the brain to combat AGS.

26 June 2024

ARC invests in research partnerships with industry

The Australian Research Council has awarded $5.15 million to industry projects at the University, along with funding for an Industrial Transformation Training Centre to prepare leaders of Australia's future quantum computing industry