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2020

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13 July 2020

University of Sydney launches new Master of Dental Public Health degree

The University of Sydney has just launched a new master's degree in dental public health that brings together dentistry and public health disciplines to transform oral health at a population level.
10 July 2020

5 clinical trials tackling diabetes

This National Diabetes Week, discover some of the clinical trials underway at the University of Sydney, which are improving the lives of people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.

10 July 2020

Sydney Nursing School appoints new Head of School and Dean

Distinguished healthcare professional and academic leader, Professor John Daly was recently appointed Head of School and Dean at the University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery.
10 July 2020

How to become an ophthalmologist

Pursuing a specialist career in ophthalmology requires students to complete a medical degree and a minimum of two years pre-vocational training, before applying to RANZCO to undertake a five-year vocational training program.
25 June 2020

Oral health student negotiating policy to strengthen universal dental care

Zohair Kazmi is a third-year Bachelor of Oral Health student and one of four Australian students selected to represent as a Global Voice Scholar at this year's World Health Assembly in Geneva in November.
25 June 2020

What is dental public health?

We caught up with dental public health expert Professor Woosung Sohn to find out about the unique dental discipline that exists to serve communities in achieving optimal oral health, rather than individuals.

23 June 2020

Opportunities for commercial partnerships with us

Industry and academia are more similar then we think and working together offers synergistic opportunities for both, writes Professor Paul Young, Chair of Commercialisation with the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
17 June 2020

6 reasons to study health science at Sydney

Undertake a Bachelor of Science (Health) and enjoy a flexible and innovative curriculum that allows you to pursue your own interests while preparing you for the workforce.
29 May 2020

How do researchers build successful industry relationships?

When forming industry partnerships, researchers must consider a number of factors to ensure a successful match. We spoke with a Faculty of Medicine and Health researcher to understand what’s involved in the process.
19 May 2020

Sydney dental community bands together during COVID-19

From redesigning the simulation clinics to ensure students can graduate on time to setting up a communal pantry with donated essential goods, Sydney Dental School staff have been going above and beyond to support their students during COVID-19.