University of Sydney - Health and medicine

George Institute welcomes a new executive director

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Vlado Perkovic has been appointed Professor and Executive Director of The George Institute in Australia.

University of Sydney academics praise sunbed ban

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A NSW government decision to ban solariums has been welcomed by University of Sydney researchers whose Australian Melanoma Family Study, done in collaboration with other organisations, contributed to the move.

New student leader champions rural health

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Simon Reid, a third year medical student at the University of Sydney has been elected as co-chair of the National Rural Health Students Network for 2012.

University of Sydney launches smoke-free campus

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In a major step to ensure the health and wellbeing of all staff, students and visitors, the University has introduced a new smoke-free policy for all its campuses.

Australia Day Honours 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

University of Sydney academics have been recognised for the significant contributions they've made in their fields and to their communities with the latest round of Australia Day Honours, announced yesterday by the Governor-General.

Making healthy choices easy for shoppers

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FoodSwitch, an Australian-first iPhone app, has been launched recently to help shoppers make healthier food choices in the supermarket and reduce high levels of fat, salt and sugar from their diets.

Internet gambling on the rise

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Internet gambling is on the rise in Australia according to new research from the University of Sydney and Southern Cross University, with factors such as convenience and ease of access contributing to its popularity.

People with chronic illness or disability face catastrophic costs, experts warn

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Australians with a chronic illness or disability face serious levels of economic hardship, according to University of Sydney research just published in the Medical Journal of Australia.

$7 million injection into cancer research

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Two University of Sydney research teams have received almost $7 million in NSW government funding, announced at the Bernie Banton Centre today by the Minister for Health and Medical Research, Jillian Skinner.

Why heavier people should pay more to fly

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

People who weigh more should pay more to fly on planes - in the same way that people who exceed their baggage allowance must fork out extra, writes Tony Webber.

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