2018

Articles published in 2018

14 May 2018

New bowel cancer chair says a treatment revolution is on its way

Bowel cancer treatment is set to be transformed by technology, says Professor Mark Molloy, the University of Sydney's first chair to specialise in the disease.

11 May 2018

The emergency nurse with a head for numbers

How mastering nursing taught an accountant to think differently.

11 May 2018

Climate change a health risk, not just an environmental issue

Doctors should be telling patients that climate change is an immediate health risk, not just an environmental problem, say University of Sydney scholars and a sustainable healthcare expert visiting from the UK, Dr David Pencheon.
11 May 2018

Does banking attract cheats or make them?

The Banking Royal Commission has exposed a culture of dishonesty that demands reform, writes Professor David Kinley from Sydney Law School. Will changing corporate culture change the morals of the finance industry or threaten its viability?
11 May 2018

Meet your Student Liaison Officers

Get to know Chioma, Mira, Rayila and Janine – they work at the University and provide one-on-one support, advocacy and case management for students who have experienced sexual misconduct.
11 May 2018

Graduates recognised in alumni awards

Two recent graduates, Drew Trahms (MPolEc '17) and Dean Cross (BVA '17), were awarded Graduate Medals as part of the 2018 Alumni Awards.
10 May 2018

Professor Geordie Williamson elected Fellow of the Royal Society

Just 10 years after completing his doctorate, Professor Geordie Williamson has been recognised for his fundamental contribution to representation theory in mathematics.
10 May 2018

What happens when a city is designed and built by the people?

Ahead of the 'Understanding the Informal City' exhibition, we spoke to two of the participating students after their field trip in Bandung, Indonesia.
10 May 2018

Dual citizenship crisis sounds a stern warning for future MPs

Ignorance is no excuse for parliamentarians holding dual citizenship, writes Professor Anne Twomey from Sydney Law School. What are the ramifications of the High Court ruling on the Katy Gallagher case? Can the dual citizenship crisis be fixed?
09 May 2018

School of Rural Health welcomes funding for medical school program in Dubbo

The University of Sydney's School of Rural Health today welcomed the federal Government's Budget announcement to fund the delivery of its four-year graduate entry medical school program in Dubbo.
08 May 2018

Universities in a world of rising inequality and technological change

Universities can help address rising inequality and threats to the long-term sustainability of liberal democracy, writes Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Duncan Ivison.
08 May 2018

Law students represent Australia at global innovation program

Bachelor of Laws students Olivia Grivas and Brent Liang headed to Miami last month to present at the final event of international legal innovation program, LawWithoutWalls (LWOW).
08 May 2018

Career benefits of specialist postgraduate study in medicine

Pursue your passion and discover postgraduate education for doctors. Our specialist postgraduate courses are taught by experts in the medical field and offer a wide range of benefits for doctors.
08 May 2018

Why study critical care medicine?

This highly sought after degree has been designed by critical care clinicians for doctors working, or planning to work, in emergency medicine, anaesthetics and intensive care medicine.
08 May 2018

Why study clinical neurophysiology?

Specialise with a postgraduate degree in clinical neurophysiology and develop theoretical and practical knowledge in this broad discipline that encompasses diagnostic services and intraoperative monitoring.
08 May 2018

Why study metabolic health?

Our highly practical metabolic health program is delivered by international leaders in the field of diabetes and metabolic health.
08 May 2018

Why study internal medicine?

Our postgraduate internal medicine program is the only degree of its kind in Australasia.
08 May 2018

5 reasons to study sexual and reproductive health

Study a postgraduate degree in sexual and reproductive health and improve health outcomes in Australia and around the world.
08 May 2018

Why study pharmaceutical and medical device development?

Our range of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development degrees at the University of Sydney will provide you with insights and understanding into the complex and dynamic processes involved in bringing pharmaceutical and medical technology to market.
08 May 2018

5 reasons to study pain management

Chronic pain affects around 20 percent of Australians and costs the community an estimated $34 billion annually. Our program is designed for healthcare professionals will empower you to make a difference in this emerging field.