UNSW School of Population health

Older woman receiving COVID-19 vaccination

The power of peer-to-peer communication in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout: study

08 May 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions with peers played a large role in people’s decisions around vaccination, new research from UNSW Sydney shows.

Commercial passenger plane on tarmac at airport

Research reveals substantial human cost of international COVID-19 travel and border restrictions

22 Mar 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens stranded overseas received inadequate support and communication from their national governments.

A person clutches their back as a doctor points to a model of a spine

UNSW researchers awarded $33m for medical research

15 Mar 2023

Fifteen projects have received funding from the Australian Government's Medical Research Future Fund.

person taking selfie on rocks close to waterfall

Dangerous selfies aren't just foolish. We need to treat them like the public health hazard they really are

06 Mar 2023

People have died taking selfies at cliffs, waterfalls and natural pools. We need to try a different approach to reducing the risk.

Preterm births decreased slightly and stillborn rates stable during first COVID-19 lockdowns

28 Feb 2023

A large-scale international study shows decrease in preterm births limited to high-income countries, including Australia.

Healthy calcium-rich food. Greens, salmon, cheese.

Salt, calcium and vitamin D – do you get enough, or too much?

19 Jan 2023

What you eat and drink, as well as how much sunlight you get on your skin, all affect your micronutrient levels – and in turn the health of your body and mind.