2016

Articles

03 February 2016

'Laugh Lines' exhibition celebrates Australian cartooning

Some of Australia's most iconic cartoons and illustrations will be on public display for the first time as part of a new exhibition at the University of Sydney

03 February 2016

Assisted dying: the difficult conversation we need to have

We must acknowledge divergent views on assisted dying and start framing laws that will enable it, writes Ian McPhee.

02 February 2016

Zika Virus – be alert, not alarmed say experts

University of Sydney experts say a causal relationship between Zika virus infection during pregnancy and microcephaly is strongly suspected but not yet proven as the WHO declared the mosquito-borne virus a global public health threat.

01 February 2016

Why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should care about the Australian Republic

An Australian Republic could open doors to sovereignty for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, writes Professor Jakelin Troy. 

01 February 2016

Mathematics to become a prerequisite for University of Sydney admission

The University of Sydney will lead the charge to address the national crisis in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by introducing mathematic prerequisites for a number of its courses from 2019.

01 February 2016

Weed research focus for GRDC, University joint new role

The Grains Research and Development Corporation and the University of Sydney have created a joint role to find solutions to controlling weeds resistant to once highly effective herbicides including the world's most commonly used herbicide, glyphosate. It has been estimated that in Australia alone, farmers lose more than $3 billion annually because of weeds.

01 February 2016

Professor Katherine Belov to lead global engagement strategy

Professor Katherine Belov appointed to the new role of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement).

01 February 2016

Medication use in older men linked to risk of death and frailty

Medication use among men aged 70 years and older is linked to a heightened risk of death and frailty, new research reveals.

29 January 2016

Better psychological support needed for families affected by Sudden Cardiac Death

Families need psychological support as early as possible after a sudden death  

29 January 2016

A disarming lesson from the Pacific

America's epidemic of gun violence has seen both President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton wondering aloud if Australia might have part of the answer. But there's much more to this for the Asia-Pacific region than a brief, doomed flicker in the US election debate.