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HIV diagnoses in Australia remained low in 2022: new data

20 Jul 2023

Despite disruptions to testing and risk behaviour during COVID-19, the latest data from UNSW Sydney’s Kirby Institute shows Australia is tracking well towards the elimination of HIV transmission.

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GeneEQUAL: a model of inclusive health care for people with intellectual disability

19 Jul 2023

Receiving genetic health care can be a challenging, isolating experience for many people with intellectual disability. Meet the UNSW researchers who are trying to change that.

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Women from refugee backgrounds at higher risk of mental distress due to COVID-19: study

07 Jul 2023

New research from UNSW Sydney reveals the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for women of refugee backgrounds living in Australia.

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Medical Emergency Team: from an idea to saving 10,000 Australian lives each year

29 Jun 2023

They prevent more deaths than almost any other single hospital intervention, but implementing Medical Emergency Teams in hospitals was no easy task.  

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UNSW Sydney rockets into the global top 20 in latest QS Rankings

28 Jun 2023

The University has placed equal 19th with the University of Sydney in the global rankings, reinforcing the city’s reputation as a top global city for higher education. 

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Imagine the outcry if factories killed as many people as wood heaters

16 Jun 2023

One day we’ll look back in amazement that wood heaters were once tolerated in cities right next to houses, schools and hospitals.

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‘Village’ approach to transform stem cell research

15 Jun 2023

A new technique developed at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and UNSW Sydney could make stem cell studies up to 100 times more efficient.

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Why are First Nations children still not coming home from out-of-home care?

14 Jun 2023

New research shows keeping First Nations families together is better for the children’s wellbeing. How can First Nations families be better supported to achieve this?

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Link between chronic stress and comfort eating: mouse study

09 Jun 2023

A new study in mice shows that stress can override natural satiety cues and drive cravings for sweet foods.

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Sourdough or #sourfaux?

31 May 2023

New research from UNSW Sydney shows that sourdough may not be the healthiest choice in the bread aisle – unless it’s whole grain.

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