2017
Articles
Women lack critical nutrient for pregnancy
More than 40 per cent of women are deficient in iodine, an essential mineral in developing healthy brains in babies, new research out of Westmead has found.
The government must be responsible for delivery of an equitable NBN
Current and future Australian governments must accept responsibility and find a way forward for the NBN that is built on the notion of equitable service, writes Dr Tooran Alizadeh.
The secret of a good night’s sleep
When it comes to sleep, it's quality - not quantity - that matters most, a study of about 15,000 Australians shows.
Immersive learning lab gives students a reality check
Unique theatrical event tackles taboo issues facing health professionals
Grace Under Pressure is a new theatre project that examines the workplace and training cultures that are affecting young health professionals and can put the lives of patients at risk.
Sydney visionaries celebrate the legacy of John Bradfield
Like stacking and removing books from a bookshelf, modular apartments and an underground modular network of electric vehicles are the centrepiece of Lendlease Bradfield Urbanisation Scholar Caleb Niethe's vision for Sydney.
University moves up in latest global rankings
The University of Sydney has placed 34th in the world in the latest US News Best Global Universities rankings.
University of Sydney's super-fast blockchain gets even faster
New global trials have shown the super-fast 'Red Belly Blockchain' can process financial transactions 50 percent faster than first anticipated - outperforming some market leaders including VISA for world-wide payments.
Why so few Australians are using medicinal cannabis on prescription
What are the difficulties of using medicinal cannabis in Australia? Professor Iain McGregor from the University's Lambert Initiative explains in this article originally published on the Sydney Morning Herald.
Prominent alumna Annie Corlett AM receives honorary fellowship
Annie Corlett AM, a prominent figure of the Business School alumni community, has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the University of Sydney.