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20 May 2024
The tentacles of retracted science reach deep into social media. A simple button could change that.
On social media, health myths based on debunked science abound. A new tool could be social media's best defence against misinformation.
20 May 2024
Celebrating the volunteers who make our programs possible
From mentorship to citizen science, our volunteers donate their time and expertise across a huge range of University of Sydney programs to help us build a stronger community.
20 May 2024
Contraception options should be given with oral retinoids to avoid serious harm to unborn babies
Prescription oral retinoids to treat acne are increasing in popularity. Concerningly, data reveals not enough precautions are being taken to protect women from the risk of serious congenital abnormalities if they fall pregnant while on this medication.
17 May 2024
Associate Professor Sophie Gee appointed inaugural Vice-Chancellor Fellow
The University of Sydney has appointed Associate Professor Sophie Gee as inaugural Vice-Chancellor Fellow with a focus on public intellectual discourse and collaboration.
17 May 2024
Sydney researchers secure over $13 million in NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies funding
Four University of Sydney medicine and health researchers have been awarded over $13 million under the NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies grant scheme.
15 May 2024
Celebrating the volunteers who make our programs possible
15 May 2024
University signs MOUs with Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health and Institute of Development Studies
The University of Sydney has today signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Department of Health and Institute of Development Studies.
15 May 2024
Creative connections
Jack Manning Bancroft and his mother, Dr Bronwyn Bancroft, are united by their belief in the power of imagination and their determination to stamp out inequity.
15 May 2024
Perspective shift
At 31, writer Anne Howell (BA '85) woke up in hospital, believing that she was a nine-year-old girl. She had no memory of her family, her baby daughter, or much else. With a case of retrograde amnesia, Anne had to rediscover who she was, including how to read, write and study again.
15 May 2024
Rare gifts
Books have always been the key to opening doors for Professor Louise Baur - throughout her career and her lifelong learning at the University of Sydney. So it's no surprise that the internationally recognised paediatrician is also a dedicated donor of rare books. It's her way of giving back to the University.