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30 Jul 2020

Scientists test potential drug developed in Australia to treat common causes of blindness: pre-clinical study

A new chemical compound could become a future tool against retinal vascular disease, a pre-clinical study has shown.
30 Jul 2020

Mapping COVID-19 spread in Melbourne shows link to job types and ability to stay home

Not everyone has a job they can do from home. Mapping the patterns of occupations across Melbourne's suburbs against COVID-19 cases strongly suggests why some parts of the city are more vulnerable.
30 Jul 2020

New South Wales on a knife edge as cumulative coronavirus case numbers spiral into the 'red zone'

Analysis suggests when COVID-19 cases reach 100 over 14 days, an outbreak gets very difficult to control — as we saw in Victoria. Over the last fortnight, NSW has recorded at least 154 new cases.
29 Jul 2020

Three quarters of Australians say their mental health has worsened because of COVID-19

A study by UNSW and the Black Dog Institute has shed light on the influence of COVID-19 on Australians’ mental health.
27 Jul 2020

It's easy to judge. But some people really can't wear a mask

Just because someone isn't wearing a mask doesn't mean they don't want to. They might have a disability or medical condition you can't see that makes wearing a mask difficult or distressing.
24 Jul 2020

Which mask works best? We filmed people coughing and sneezing to find out

The more layers the better is the advice when it comes to using a home-made mask to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Upcoming Events

13/08/2020 - 13/08/2020
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3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hepatitis C elimination among people who use drugs: Are we there yet?

This seminar will provide an update on efforts to eliminate hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs, including interventions that have been effective to enhance HCV testing, linkage to treatment and care. The availability of direct-ac
13/08/2020 - 13/08/2020
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4:00pm - 5:00pm

LIVESTREAM COVID-19: The ultimate public health challenge

The COVID-19 pandemic has put health experts on the frontlines of politics. As we continue to navigate our way through the crisis, how we implement science and public health advice in the real world is absolutely critical.
18/08/2020
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6:30pm – 7:30pm

LIVESTREAM Eating for the Planet

DIGITAL EVENT – LIVESTREAM – Register to receive the on demand recording.
25/08/2020 - 25/08/2020
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8:30am - 4:30pm

LIVESTREAM Medical Technology Workshop (SPHERE Partners)

Ever wondered how you might take your research ideas and commercialise them? Are you interested in learning more about development, clinical validation and funding models to bring your technology into the clinic?
05/09/2020 - 05/09/2020
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9:00am - 4:00pm

UNSW Open Day

Make your Open Day experiences count and get a taste for the UNSW student life – explore our Kensington and Paddington campuses, attend mini-lectures, and speak to current students and your future teachers.

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