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Schizophrenia research led by UNSW academics receives $3m in NSW Health grants

23 Nov 2022

The researchers will investigate brain inflammation in people with schizophrenia and work towards developing new treatments.

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Toxic poppy seeds are sending people to hospital. 3 experts explain what's behind the latest food scare

21 Nov 2022

While baked goods are likely to be safe, affected poppy seeds made into a tea can lead to seizures or cardiac arrests.

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I'm thinking of surgery for endometriosis. What's involved? Does it work?

21 Nov 2022

Surgery is one option to treat endometriosis. Here’s what’s involved.

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Children as young as 10 are repeat self-harming: study

21 Nov 2022

The risk of repeat self-harm in young people is highest in the first month after an initial self-harm hospital presentation.

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UNSW researchers awarded more than $2.3m to build research infrastructure

18 Nov 2022

The two projects aim to produce materials used in electronic, magnetic, and optical devices and infrastructure for the bioprinting of 3D models of organs and tissues.    

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UNSW researchers among the most influential in the world

16 Nov 2022

UNSW ranks in the world’s top 50 universities on the latest Clarivate list of Highly Cited Researchers. 

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What can we expect from this latest COVID wave? And how long will it last?

16 Nov 2022

The evidence so far suggests this wave could be a shorter and smaller version of the Omicron BA.5 wave.

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UNSW Medicine & Health claims third Rhodes Scholar in three years

14 Nov 2022

Dr Sarah Haynes is dedicated to improving women’s health globally and plans to undertake a Master of Science in Women’s and Reproductive Health and Master of Science in Global Health Science.

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UNSW Alumni Awards celebrate 50 years of tremendous achievements

10 Nov 2022

The Chair of the Board of Directors at Tesla, a human rights lawyer, and an advocate of women in defence and STEM are some of the UNSW graduates recognised in the 50th annual UNSW Alumni Awards.

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UNSW Sydney and Plenary to deliver Health Translation Hub

04 Nov 2022

UNSW Sydney and Plenary will drive international health research and education outcomes via the $600m Health Translation Hub development.

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