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14 May 2024
154 million lives saved in 50 years: 5 charts on the global success of vaccines
The chance of living one more year is up to 44 percent more likely thanks to the past 50 years of vaccines, according to new research. But global drops in vaccine coverage pose a risk, writes Associate Professor Meru Sheel from the University of Sydney and Dr Alexandra Hogan from UNSW Sydney.
06 May 2024
Leading the future of nursing education
We recognise the crucial role nurses play in the day-to-day health of our country, and the leadership roles they undertake to advance the profession.
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
How corporations harm your health through everyday products - a history
We think we control our health but corporations selling forever chemicals, fossil fuels and ultra-processed foods have a much greater role, writes Dr Nick Chartres, senior research fellow at the University of Sydney with co-author Professor Lisa Bero from University of Colorado.
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.