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Physical activity may offset alcohol's harm

New research finds that people who drink alcohol are less likely to die from cancer if physically active.

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Six of the best

Six of our most cited scholars are among the world’s most influential scientists in their fields as determined by the Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher list for 2016.

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Hidden killers: Heart attack triggers revealed

Intense grief and anger can be acute triggers for a potentially fatal heart attack, according to research by Associate Professor Thomas Buckley from Sydney Nursing School.

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06 September 2016

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Unique program opens doors for people with intellectual disabilities

uni 2 beyond program expands to offer paid internships

Young people with intellectual disabilities will be embedded as paid interns in two leading Australian organisations, including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), as part of an innovative new program at the University of Sydney.

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06 September 2016

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University of Sydney ranked among world’s best in latest QS Rankings

Sydney continues to rank among the top 50 universities in the most comprehensive global rankings

The University of Sydney has cemented its position among the top 50 universities globally for research and educational excellence in the 2016-2017 QS World University Rankings.

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05 September 2016

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Open letter to the NSW Premier on Sydney’s housing affordability

NSW Federation of Housing Associations Inc urges the government to think beyond increasing housing supply

The state’s leading planning experts, housing and homeless peaks and property sector representatives have called on the NSW government to act now on housing affordability to ensure Sydney remains a livable city for key workers and people on low and moderate incomes.

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03 September 2016

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The truth about cats, dogs (and horses!)

Australia's first national pet surveillance scheme VetCompass launches.

Initially set up in the United Kingdom by University of Sydney Professor Paul McGreevy, VetCompass has now launched in Australia – in a collaboration between all veterinary schools – to bring the benefits of big data and epidemiology expertise to pets, with potential impacts on human health and the environment.

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06 September 2016

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New partnership with Hong Kong University established

The University of Sydney and the University of Hong Kong forge strategic partnership to tackle global challenges

The University of Sydney and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) sealed a partnership on 6 September to foster greater collaboration in research, teaching and learning, and knowledge exchange.

How can universities promote mental health?

New study finds four main areas universities can invest in for better mental health and wellbeing of students and staff.

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Is your dog happy?

Dogs generally seem to be cheerful, happy-go-lucky characters, so you might expect that most would have an optimistic outlook on life. In fact some dogs are distinctly more pessimistic than others.

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Conserving a concrete masterpiece

Sydney Opera House, as part of the Getty Foundation’s international Keeping It Modern grant program, collaborated with University of Sydney and Arup to explore ways to improve the consistency and range of data collected in the tap tests of the sails.

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How should we talk to people with dementia?

Hearing the same questions over and over again can be frustrating, but it’s important to stay calm, writes Lee-Fay Low, Associate Professor in Ageing and Health.