2017

Articles

26 April 2017

Waist circumference better indicator of early death than BMI

University of Sydney researchers have found that a person's waist circumference is more closely linked to early death than their Body Mass Index.

24 April 2017

Australian governments are treading lightly around Airbnb

Australia is gripped by a housing affordability crisis. Without proper planning, legalising Airbnb may make housing even more unaffordable in high-demand suburbs, writes Professors Nicole Gurran and Peter Phibbs.

24 April 2017

Australia’s first family obesity service opens

Australia's first family-centred, multidisciplinary clinic to help mums, dads and kids tackle obesity and achieve a healthy weight was officially opened by NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

24 April 2017

US Vice-President Mike Pence meets Vice-Chancellor Michael Spence

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Dr Michael Spence, met with the US Vice-President Mike Pence as part of a three-day visit to Australia.

24 April 2017

How do you find your calling?

While many of us find it hard to decide what to eat for breakfast, some people seem to know exactly how they want their career to unfold. So how do you make big life decisions on what to study and where it will take you?  

24 April 2017

Global health pioneer receives prestigious university award

Recipient of the University of Sydney's President's Award, alumnus Dr Colin Mathers talks to us about his exceptional contributions to world health.

24 April 2017

ANZAC Day 2017: Lest we forget

ANZAC Day is a day on which we remember and reflect on the lives of the brave soldiers who served and died in war. We remember their triumphs, their struggles and the influence of their journey on future generations.

21 April 2017

How the Paris attack will influence the French election

As Paris is rocked by a police shooting days out from the Presidential election, University of Sydney experts in security and politics weigh in on the corresponding security issues and implications.

21 April 2017

3 things you didn’t know about the 457 visa changes

The federal government will abolish the 457 visa, which will be replaced with two new visas. University of Sydney experts explain what the changes will mean for businesses and universities.

21 April 2017

Video: What causes extremism?

Extremism has no single race, religion, gender or age. So what drives someone to commit acts of extreme violence? Counter-radicalisation expert Hussain Nadim explains.