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$28m funding investment for new University of Sydney research

19 December 2019 -
$28m funding investment for new University of Sydney research. 10 November 2017. Food security, epigenetics, media ownership and space weather are among the topics that will be investigated as part of a $28 million funding injection to Sydney
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/11/10/28m-funding-investment-for-new-University-of-Sydney-research.html
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Working women more educated but not more respected

24 February 2023 -
Young Australian women are still fighting for equal pay, respect and opportunities in the workforce, according to a new report from the University of Sydney and the Australian National University.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2023/02/24/working-women-more-educated-but-not-more-respected.html
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People with dementia lose their ability to daydream

16 October 2019 -
Dementia patients lose the ability to daydream. Read more on new research by Associate Professor Muireann Irish at the University of Sydney.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2019/02/18/people-with-dementia-lose-their-ability-to-daydream.html
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Tree trunks take a licking as koalas source water

3 May 2020 -
Scientists and citizen scientists have observed and documented the natural drinking behaviour of wild koalas for the first time. The marsupial's survival may depend on this new information. Read more from University of Sydney.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/05/03/tree-trunks-take-a-licking-as-koalas-source-water.html
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Fifth of global food-related emissions due to transport

22 June 2022 -
Fifth of global food-related emissions due to transport. 21 June 2022. Among rich countries, eating locally urgently needed. Food transport constitutes 19 percent of food emissions, equivalent to 6 percent of emissions from all sources, new
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2022/06/21/fifth-of-global-food-related-emissions-due-to-transport.html
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What do you know about racism?

15 March 2024 -
Discrimination comes in many forms – sometimes it’s obvious, but often it’s subtle or unintended. Hear what the experts have to say and quiz yourself on situations that aren’t necessarily black or white.
www.sydney.edu.au/study/student-life/student-news/2018/10/15/what-do-you-know-about-racism-.html
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Scientists discover receptor that blocks COVID-19 infection

9 February 2023 -
University of Sydney scientists have discovered a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2023/02/10/scientists-discover-receptor-that-blocks-covid-19-infection.html
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Student visionaries dream of a future-proof Global Sydney

12 August 2019 -
Seven undergrad students with a keen eye on Sydney's future as a global city have been selected as finalists for the 2018 Lendlease Bradfield Urbanisation Scholarship. The finalists represent the talent of students within the disciplines of
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/11/19/student-visionaries-dream-of-a-future-proof-global-sydney.html
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7 cancer research breakthroughs at Sydney

1 February 2018 -
For World Cancer Day, we take a look at the cancer breakthroughs coming out of health and medical research at the University of Sydney. Read more here.
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/02/03/new-research-in-cancer-prevention-and-treatment.html
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Climate stress will make cities more vulnerable, Angkor research reveals

4 December 2019 -
A multi-disciplinary University of Sydney team has discovered infrastructure vulnerabilities and climate stressors that led to Angkor’s demise. The new research comes with a warning for our modern cities in an era of increasing climatic
www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/10/18/climate-stress-will-make-cities-more-vulnerable--new-angkor-rese.html