September

Articles

22 September 2017

Robert Storr’s donation is the gift that keeps on giving

The world-renowned Storr Liver Centre, established from the generous bequest of Robert Storr, has made ground-breaking advancements in the fight against liver cancer and the prevention and treatment of liver disease.

22 September 2017

Bob Brown receives an honorary Doctor of Science

Australian Greens co-founder Bob Brown is receiving an honorary doctorate in recognition of his leadership and success advocating for environmental conservation, some 50 years after completing his Bachelor of Medicine in 1968

22 September 2017

New chair appointed for innovative cerebral palsy research

Robotics and artificial intelligence to support people with disability are just the tip of the iceberg, says the newly appointed Ainsworth Chair of Technology and Innovation.

21 September 2017

Heart stopping Sydney experience exceeds student expectations

When Winnie Theresa made the big move to Sydney from Jakarta to start her three-year medical science degree earlier this year, she had never lived away from home before.

21 September 2017

#mindthefacts – vote ‘YES’ for better youth mental health

As many as 3000 youth suicide attempts could be averted each year with a ‘YES’ vote for marriage equality, the nation’s leading youth mental health organisations have revealed today.

21 September 2017

Sydney Medical School receives international award

Sydney Medical School has received the internationally renowned ASPIRE-to-Excellence award in Assessment in a ceremony held in Helsinki, Finland on Monday 28 August.

20 September 2017

Psychopharmacology professor unlearns cannabis use

Professor Iain McGregor explains how unlearning has led to a new way of seeing the world - from tennis to the perception of failure.

20 September 2017

Conducting chemistry

Lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries are amongst the hottest topics in materials research. We meet the chemist and SOAR Fellow designing, testing and optimising the fundamental chemical configurations of your future technology. 

20 September 2017

5 tips to a longer and happier life

University of Sydney experts discuss how to best look after our minds and bodies as we age and discuss helpful insights that are changing people's lives for the better.

20 September 2017

Which health career is right for you?

Are you thinking about studying health but not sure which course might be right for you? This quiz will help you discover which health career suits your personality type.