September

Articles

02 September 2016

R U OK? New atlas to help find mental health services

Planners hope a new Mental Health Atlas of the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Networks Region will help people find appropriate mental health services more quickly.

02 September 2016

Five reasons to visit the Library's new ThinkSpace

Last week, the University of Sydney's Library launched ThinkSpace, a new space filled with the latest technology that our students and staff alike can use to enhance learning or simply have fun. Peer Learning Adviser and business student, Reynald Mandille was there for the launch last Thursday and gave us the lowdown.

01 September 2016

How should we talk to people with dementia?

Hearing the same questions over and over again can be frustrating, but it's important to stay calm, writes Lee-Fay Low, Associate Professor in Ageing and Health.

01 September 2016

Michael Bowen wins Eureka Prize - third year running for Sydney's early career researchers

Dr Michael Bowen has won a Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher - the third time in a row Sydney has won this category in the Oscars of Australian science - in recognition of his research that focuses on oxytocin and serious brain disorders. 

01 September 2016

Rising tide of chronic disease swamps GP services

New research by the University of Sydney's BEACH research program reveals an increasing load on GP-delivered services as they respond to a rising tide of chronic disease in ageing Australia.