News and events

02 July 2021

Aboriginal health care from an Aboriginal doctor

Dr Robert Blackley has committed his whole life to helping make things better for Aboriginal people. Having recently graduated from Sydney Medical School at the age of 43, he's only just getting started.

02 July 2021

OT grad combines business and passion to start online platform

We chatted to Jordan about his passion for occupational therapy, his pathway to entrepreneurship, and how he aims to change the way support workers connect with those living with a disability through his new platform, Hireup.

01 July 2021

Sydney researchers awarded $22 million for medical research

The University of Sydney has received funding for 14 projects from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to improve health outcomes for Australians.

30 June 2021

Australian study shows behaviour modification crucial to stop COVID-19

One of the longest-running studies examining COVID-19 prevention behaviours shows hygiene changes have been sustained but not complex changes, like social distancing, with important policy implications.

30 June 2021

$6.3 million for ground-breaking stem cell research projects

Sydney researchers have been awarded funding from the Medical Research Future Fund for three projects, including pioneering stem cell research to improve treatment for patients with end-stage heart failure.