2016
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11 outstanding early career researchers join the University
Eleven outstanding early career researchers from around the world will join the University of Sydney in 2017 under the University of Sydney Fellowship scheme.
Ainsworth donation preserves medical pathology collection
The University's historic collection of medical pathology specimens - used to teach medical students about crucial aspects of human diseases for generations - will be preserved in perpetuity thanks to a $2 million donation from businessman Len Ainsworth.
Full extent of bias into food industry research remains unknown
A new review into bias in industry-sponsored food research has confirmed researchers know little about the full influence of corporate sponsorship or conflict of interest on the results of nutrition studies.
Measuring malnutrition
The low cost hand-held device was designed and developed by a University of Sydney research team to measure the early stages of infant malnutrition.
Training program helps 'chemo brain' symptoms in cancer patients
An online learning program may help cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced neurological problems, new University of Sydney research reveals.
Melbourne Cup: the psychology of gambling
Australians love an underdog story and the Melbourne Cup is no different. But what are the long term effects of constantly linking gambling to winning? Dr Christopher Hunt from the Gambling Treatment Clinic shares his tips.
$30m for critical research that benefits all Australians
The Australian Research Council (ARC) today announced University of Sydney researchers would receive $31.4 million for 79 projects in 2017, including 54 Discovery Projects and 13 Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards.
3 horse-racing myths busted for the Melbourne Cup
Veterinary physiologist Dr Natasha Hamilton addresses perceived issues with horse racing, using science to demonstrate why the Melbourne Cup is not bad for the animals she is passionate about.
6 tips on how to gamble within your limits
As Australian's prepare to celebrate the Melbourne Cup, we asked Kirsten Shannon, manager of the University's Gambling Treatment Clinic, for her top tips on how to gamble responsibly.
World's first professor of planetary health appointed
The University of Sydney has appointed Dr Tony Capon as the world's first professor of planetary health.