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13 February 2024

University signs precision-medicine research partnership with Bruker

The strategic partnership will place the University of Sydney in a leading position internationally to advance nanomedicine, gene therapies and the early detection, treatment and prevention of disease.
06 February 2024

$35M for life-changing corneal blindness research

University of Sydney-led BIENCO consortium has received $35 million from the Australian Government to commercialise their world-leading research into treatments for corneal blindness.
05 February 2024

Vale Lowitja O’Donoghue

The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Sydney has prepared the following statement on the passing of Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG on 4 February 2024.
29 January 2024

How to look after yourself and your baby in extreme heat

Pregnant people are thought to be at increased risk of heat stress due to changes in their body's capacity to regulate temperature. They are more vulnerable in the heat, with evidence showing exposure to extreme heat is associated with increased risks for the baby.
26 January 2024

University community recognised in 2024 Australia Day Honours

A revolutionary approach to treating melanomas and major contributions to advancing immunisation, mental health, sound economic social policy, pain management and soil science were among the achievements of current University of Sydney staff individually honoured on Australia Day.