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09 September 2024

Partnerships for disease prevention in Vietnam announced

The Sydney Vietnam Institute event highlighted the vital work undertaken by University of Sydney researchers in public health and training 'animal disease detectives' in South-East Asia.
30 August 2024

Sydney to lead two new research centres of excellence

University of Sydney researchers will lead two new national medical research centres focused on the elimination of tuberculosis and the prevention of mental illness and substance use.
27 August 2024

Early career researchers awarded $9m funding

The University of Sydney has received funding for 19 research projects through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme.
15 July 2024

University of Sydney welcomes Vietnam ambassador

The University of Sydney welcomed His Excellency Pham Hung Tam, the Vietnam Ambassador to Australia, who toured the University's Nanoscience Hub and discussed the University's engagement in Southeast Asia.
10 July 2024

When science and technology meets society

Early-careers researchers share their rewarding experience at the Science, Technology, & Human Values STS School 2024 in Singapore, an interdisciplinary school designed to explore the interplay of science, technology and society in Southeast Asia.
28 June 2024

Celebrating partnership with Vietnam

A new publication showcases research, educational and capacity-building collaborations between the University of Sydney and institutions, communities and government partners in Vietnam.
24 June 2024

Strengthening epidemiology training in Asia Pacific with fieldwork and eLearning opportunities

Boosting veterinary epidemiology across the Asia Pacific by enabling field veterinarians to detect and respond to zootonic disease outbreaks promptly.
19 June 2024

University of Sydney Vietnam Institute launches in Vietnam

The University of Sydney Vietnam Institute will be a hub of innovative research from public health to sustainability, ranging from leading the fight against tuberculosis to Vietnam's future in engineering and agriculture. The institute launches with ceremonies in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
18 June 2024

Tight-knit communities can prevent environmental progress

New research indicates that strong community bonds could hinder rather than help environmental initiatives.
23 May 2024

Politics in Action 2024: Power shifts, political legitimacy and performance

SSEAC’s flagship Politics in Action forum brought together a distinguished line-up of speakers from Australia and the region who provided insightful analysis on the current state of politics in six Southeast Asian countries.