2013 News archive

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June 2013
Queen's Birthday honours for Sydney pharmacy alumni   View Summary
12 June 2013
Gerard Stevens AMTwo University of Sydney Pharmacy alumni were among those recognised in Monday's Queen's Birthday Honour List announcement.
May 2013
Sydney Pharmacy flies high in world rankings   View Summary
10 May 2013
Faculty of Pharmacy BuildingThe University of Sydney confirmed its place as an elite teaching and research institution for pharmacy on the international stage, when it ranked 16th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for pharmacy and pharmacology.
March 2013
Former Pharmacy School head passes away   View Summary
19 March 2013
University of SydneyThe late Emeritus Professor Ronald A Anderson, former Dean of Science and Head of Pharmacy at the University of Sydney passed away on 3 March, peacefully at his home in Tea Gardens.
Academic appointed to top national advisory committee   View Summary
6 March 2013
MedicinesAssociate Professor Jane Hanrahan has been appointed to the federal government's Advisory Committee on Prescription Medicines (ACPM) this year, to provide expert advice on matters concerning prescription medications in Australia.
February 2013
Sydney Alumnus Passes Away   View Summary
26 February 2013
University of Sydney Main BuildingFormer University of Sydney alumnus and CEO of St Vincent's Hospital, Mr Maurice Patrick Cleary OAM, passed away last month.
Rare Pharmacy Artefacts on Display   View Summary
26 February 2013
PDL Collection cabinetA fascinating showcase of rare pharmaceutical artefacts is now on display in the Faculty of Pharmacy Building.
Faculty leaders meet with Senator Kim Carr on research collaboration   View Summary
22 February 2013
(L-R) Vice-Chancellor Dr Michael Spence, Senator Kim Carr and Associate Professor Sallie PearsonSenator the Hon Kim Carr visited the University on Tuesday and met with researchers from various faculties to discuss strengthening collaboration between the government and academics.
Order of Australia Medals for Pharmacy Alumni   View Summary
14 February 2013
John SidgreavesTwo University of Sydney Pharmacy alumni received Order of Australia medals last month; the late John Vincent Sidgreaves and Dr John Charles Schwarz.
Faculty of Pharmacy-developed drug interaction database goes national   View Summary
12 February 2013
Drug variationsA unique herb-drug interactions database developed and maintained by the University of Sydney Faculty of Pharmacy was introduced last December to the national MIMS database service and made readily available to health professionals around the country.
January 2013
2013 Pharmacy Enrolment and Orientation    View Summary
8 January 2013
University of SydneyFind out more about the 2013 Pharmacy Enrolment and Orientation.