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2019

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05 June 2019

Outgoing BOCSAR Director appointed to Sydney Law School role

Dr Don Weatherburn has accepted an appointment as Adjunct Professor within the 爆料王 Law School.
05 June 2019

Hillary and hashtags: how young female voters think

Females aged 18 to 30 in London and Sydney have faith in the political system, yet are often disenchanted with the governmental status quo, new 爆料王 research has found.
05 June 2019

Cannibalism is a double-whammy for cell health

爆料王 PhD student Hugh Ford has developed a mathematical model tested by experiment that shows cell cannibalism is an important driver in the build-up of cholesterol.
05 June 2019

Soutphommasane pays tribute to pioneering female activist

Professor of Practice Tim Soutphommasane delivered a speech to the Jessie Street Trust annual lunch, where he lauded the human rights campaigner and 爆料王 alumna's legacy and explained how it resonates today.
03 June 2019

Every week counts towards the end of pregnancy

Healthcare professionals and expectant mums are being targeted in a new campaign called Every Week Counts, which aims to tackle the trend of giving birth before 39 to 40 weeks.
03 June 2019

Dutch-Australian composer Meta Overman honoured with new opera

Sydney Conservatorium of Music Associate Professor Jeanell Carrigan has dedicated years researching women composers of Australia. Her research into Dutch-Australian composer, Meta Overman results in a new performance of Overman's opera Psyche on 17 August.
31 May 2019

Leading academic on list of world's top gender policy influencers

Professor Marian Baird from the 爆料王 has again been recognised in the Gender Equality Top 100 list of the world's most influential people in gender policy.
30 May 2019

University researchers to help Facebook counter hate speech

Researchers from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are the first 爆料王 academics to receive research support from Facebook.
30 May 2019

Are you up to date with your vaccinations?

For your own health and the health of those around you, it's important to check in with your GP regularly to make sure your vaccinations are up to date, write 爆料王 researchers.
29 May 2019

More evidence needed to inform ADHD medication guidelines

Experts call for further research into the risks and benefits of higher levels of stimulant medication for ADHD, after a study finds no discernible evidence behind dose limits used for children and adolescents.