UNSW Medicine & Health

Caveman dressed in animal skins eats burger with modern human man

‘Ancestral’ diets like the paleo diet are hugely popular in Australia, but experts from UNSW Sydney and the Australian Museum have questions.

a person swims in an ocean pool at sunrise

New research reveals who is most at risk and what we can all do to stay safe while swimming.

Three minute thesis competition

Dr Sascha Spencer impressed competition judges with her eye-opening presentation on helping medical professionals improve diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders. 

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Scientia Professor Vlado Perkovic, current Dean of UNSW Medicine & Health, will take up the role on 18 September.

Shadow of teenage girl crying

Artificial intelligence can help to identify risk factors for suicide and self-harm, according to new research from UNSW Sydney.

Empty bike lanes in a city, with cars and pedestrians in background

Early in the pandemic, when there was much less traffic on the roads, people took to their bikes. But since then, fewer people are cycling, with rates now lower than in 2011.

A woman with eyes closed and wearing a blue jacket leans against a wall showing her reflection

Psychiatrists rely on guidelines to prescribe medication for bipolar disorders. But beyond side-effects and clinical trials, ‘real-world’ effectiveness should be considered thoughtfully.

pancreatic cancer cells

Early laboratory results in mice show the drug PXS-5505 increases survival when combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer.

Group photo at the Alumni Awards 2023

The 2023 Alumni Award winners inspire positive change and empower communities globally, embodying UNSW’s commitment to creating a brighter future for all. 

DECRA 2024 Awards

The funding enables researchers to develop their projects, providing economic, commercial, environmental, and social benefits for Australians.  

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