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University of Sydney appoints world’s first professor of planetary health

2 November 2016 -
food security, and a host of extreme weather events that are predicted to worsen. ... planetary health with help us collectively navigate a pathway to a sustainable future.”.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/10/31/university-of-sydney-appoints-worlds-first-professor-of-planetar.html
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2023 Indigenous Research Symposium launched with First Nations research from Turtle Island

4 June 2024 -
26 May 2023. Insights on Indigenous health and climate concerns. Building on our collaboration with WBIIH, we fostered knowledge exchange and community engagement in the 2023 Indigenous Research Symposium, exploring Indigenous ... traditional biomedical
www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/news-and-events/2023/05/26/2023-indigenous-research-symposium-launched-with-first-nations-r.html
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Leading biologists publish review of SARS-CoV-2 origin evidence

8 July 2021 -
Led by Professor Edward Holmes from the University of Sydney and Professor Andrew Rambaut from the University of Edinburgh, 21 eminent biologists have reviewed the scientific evidence to help clarify the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/07/08/biologists-publish-review-sars-cov-2-origin-evidence-edward-holmes.html
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First students complete Master of Nursing at Westmead

26 August 2020 -
Joanne Edwards, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney Local Health District Executive. ... Graduate entry programs bring such wonderfully diverse and skilled individuals into nursing and health care.
www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/news-and-events/2018/03/19/first-students-complete-master-of-nursing-at-westmead.html
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Fill an awkward silence - with science

18 July 2024 -
Cake Boy’s creations will provide optimum health (although it will bring you optimum happiness).
www.sydney.edu.au/study/student-life/student-news/2019/02/15/fill-an-awkward-silence---with-science.html
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Healthcare project tackles carbon emissions amid climate crisis

24 July 2024 -
The project is expected to influence national public health policies and promote sustainable practices across the healthcare sector. ... By integrating environmental considerations into health services, this project sets a benchmark for other sectors
www.sydney.edu.au/sydney-environment-institute/news/2024/06/21/healthcare-project-tackles-carbon-emissions-amid-climate-crisis.html
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Diphtheria is back in Australia, here’s why – and how vaccines can prevent its spread

6 July 2022 -
UNICEF and the World Health Organization have warned of a perfect storm of conditions for measles outbreaks. ... adults at 50 and 65 years of age. people of any age who are more than ten years since their last dose and travelling to a country where
www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/news-and-events/2022/07/06/diphtheria-in-aus.html
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University of Sydney Senate elects new Chancellor

11 March 2024 -
He is currently Chair of Ramsay Health Care and technology company Xero, and of Australia’s largest technology and innovation hub Tech Central. ... Mr Thodey will commence in the role in July and an event will be held to farewell Ms Hutchinson.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2024/03/11/university-of-sydney-senate-elects-new-chancellor.html
Opinion_

The first time I spoke in my own language I broke down and wept

Language loss is so core to our identity as peoples it has had a profound effect on our social and emotional wellbeing, affecting our health and our capacity to thrive economically,
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2015/12/02/the-first-time-i-spoke-in-my-own-language-i-broke-down-and-wept.html
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Doctor of Medicine prizes - Scholarships

completed or is in the process of completing the child and adolescent health specialty block. ... Likewise, many of the prizes may be shared in the event of two or more students being deemed to be of equal merit.
www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prizes-awards/faculty-prizes/md-program.html