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Use it or lose it: Website helps older people stay active at home

5 May 2020 -
Leading physiotherapists concerned 'stay at home' restrictions could exacerbate falls and poor physical function in older people have developed a new website to support older Australians to stay active - safely - at home.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/05/05/use-it-or-lose-it--website-helps-older-people-stay-active-at-hom.html
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Children's book profiles Professor Emma Johnston

5 August 2022 -
Professor Emma Johnston is the subject of the latest edition of Aussie STEM Stars, an inspiring children's book series that celebrates Australia's experts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2022/08/05/children-s-book-profiles-professor-emma-johnston.html
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New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health-over-time

15 July 2024 -
How small lifestyle changes can improve teen mental health over time. 15 July 2024. A new study has revealed compelling evidence that small improvements in daily lifestyle choices can lead to improvements in high school students mental health. PhD
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2024/07/15/new-research-shows-small-lifestyle-changes-are-linked-to-differe.html
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Factors that may predict next pandemic

8 September 2021 -
New modelling identifies human and human-influenced environmental factors that are associated with disease outbreaks.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/03/30/factors-that-may-predict-next-pandemic.html
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Social sciences peak body welcomes four new Sydney faces

9 November 2021 -
Social sciences peak body welcomes four new Sydney faces. 9 November 2021. University professors appointed Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. Professors Clinton Free, David Kinley, Frans Verstraten and Helen Watt join the
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/11/09/social-sciences-peak-body-welcomes-four-new-sydney-faces.html
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Has COVID-19 boosted interest in physical activity?

2 July 2020 -
According to an analysis of Google Trends data led by researchers from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre online interest in exercise has been at an all-time high during the COVID-19 pandemic.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/07/02/has-covid-19-boosted-interest-in-physical-activity-.html
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‘Same old housing’ not right for modern Australia

16 December 2020 -
New research finds that new homes being built in Australia are failing to meet the changing needs of Australia’s diverse population in terms of the size and form of dwellings, tenure options and their affordability.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/12/16/-same-old-housing--not-right-for-modern-australia.html
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First dynamic modelling of suicide prevention strategies released

6 September 2022 -
Modelling by researchers from the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, has revealed key findings that show what strategies are required to help prevent suicide in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impacts on mental health.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/08/03/first-dynamic-modelling-of-suicide-prevention-strategies-release.html
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Right at your fingertips: researcher creating digital touch

5 July 2021 -
Engineer and Internet of Things expert, Dr Zhanwei Hou is developing an ultra-fast communication method to facilitate Tactile Internet, a technology which he hopes will one day allow users to experience touch over the internet.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/07/05/right-at-your-fingertips--researcher-creating-digital-touch-.html
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Net-Zero Initiative to accelerate decarbonisation agenda

24 May 2022 -
The Net Zero Initiative harnesses the University of Sydney's research expertise to develop new technologies and systems to support the world's decarbonisation.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2022/03/18/net-zero-initiative-to-accelerate-decarbonisation-agenda.html