Industry news

03 May 2024

Sydney researchers awarded over $42 million in NHMRC Investigator Grants

The University of Sydney has been awarded over $42 million in 2024 NHMRC Investigator Grants funding to research some of the nation's greatest health challenges.

02 May 2024

Nanotech opens door to future of insulin medication

Research led by the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District has developed a new type of oral insulin based on nanotechnology. In the future, it could offer the 75 million people worldwide who use insulin for diabetes a more effective and needle-free alternative.

01 May 2024

University of Sydney researchers awarded Australian Government grants

The Australian Government has awarded University of Sydney researchers $11m in funding over four years to improve health in the Asia-Pacific region.

01 May 2024

NHMRC partnership grants for Sydney health researchers

New NHRMC funding will help University of Sydney researchers work with partner organisations to address lower back pain and chronic wounds.

18 March 2024

How falling R&D investment is undermining aged care

We are missing out on cost-saving innovations in aged care due to chronic underinvestment in research and development, a new Sydney Policy Lab and Impact Economics report has found.

16 February 2024

Sydney researchers awarded over $22 million in MRFF grants

Medical researchers from the University of Sydney have received funding from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to support research across 14 projects.

15 February 2024

Looking towards the future of biomedical research and innovation

Researchers, clinicians, industry, government and philanthropic partners have come together to celebrate the future of biomedical research in Australia, with construction of the state-of-the-art Sydney Biomedical Accelerator set to begin this year.

06 February 2024

$35M for life-changing corneal blindness research

University of Sydney-led BIENCO consortium has received $35 million from the Australian Government to commercialise their world-leading research into treatments for corneal blindness.

13 December 2023

Sydney startups selected for program

Two University of Sydney startups exploring heat stress management systems and antimicrobial-resistant infections have been selected by Australia’s science agency CSIRO for its 2024 ON Accelerate program.

22 November 2023

University of Sydney and Westmead celebrate new health milestone

The University of Sydney celebrated 45 years of this historic health collaboration and innovation at a gala which showcased key historic research and healthcare achievements in Westmead's history.