Medicine & health

Swimming education in Australia: a proud history now in decline

A once proud swimming nation is no longer offering lessons to every school student. What are the risks?

Bottle feeding toddlers to sleep linked to dental decay and excess weight

New Australian research strengthens evidence against bottle feeding in bed.

Supporting healthy aquaculture in Lake Victoria

An international team of multidisciplinary experts has come together to sustainably support the booming fish farming ind...

35 disciplines in the global top 50 in QS Subject Rankings

First in Australia in nine disciplines. Five subjects in top 20 and 52 in top 100.

Raising the Bar 2025: one night, 20 free talks at venues across Sydney

Keen to inject some knowledge into your night out? Pull up a chair at a local pub and let experts quench your thirst for...

World-first experimental cancer treatment paves way for clinical trial

Experimental treatment for glioblastoma published in Nature Medicine

Combine these tiny health tweaks for a longer life, say researchers

Increasing sleep and physical activity by a few minutes, and eating half an extra portion of veg could reduce risk of pr...

Sydney health researchers awarded NHMRC Partnership Project grants

New NHRMC funding will help three University of Sydney researchers work with partner organisations to improve nursing ca...

Influencers promoting 'overwhelmingly' misleading information about medical tests on social media

University of Sydney researchers awarded over $45 million in NHMRC Investigator Grants

Twenty-four high-performing researchers have been granted a total of $45.6 million in 2025 NHMRC Investigator Grants fun...

How a curious polymer could prevent blood clotting in medical implants

University of Sydney researchers are developing a surface coating that could stop blood clotting in medical devices like...

Australians are waiting 12 years on average before seeking help for mental health

Snow family's $50m partnership to transform glaucoma treatment

The Snow Vision Accelerator at the University of Sydney is Australia's largest single philanthropic investment in vision...

Is this the new 5:2 diet?

Researchers recommend eating more plant-based meals to boost longevity

School of Rural Health welcomes new medical students

Future doctors embark on rural medical education in state-of-the-art facilities, building on 20 years of medical trainin...

Cannabis reform: reaping more than you can sow

Snapshot of homegrowers shows ACT cannabis law reform is positive despite grey areas.

New research raises questions about the addictiveness of dexamphetamine

The stimulant, used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, has been restricted since the 1960s over concerns...

$100m game-changer creating a STEM future for Western Sydney girls

Largest ever donation to the University of Sydney will create opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math...

New models of care needed to meet increasing youth mental health demand

Specialists call for earlier involvement of senior clinicians in diagnosing young people to enhance the quality of their...

University of Sydney community receive 2025 Australia Day Honours

The University of Sydney congratulates members of our community recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours list.