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Land of opportunity
The China Studies Centre is helping to shape the national conversation about how Australia can best engage with the awakening giant.
 

 
The gift of education
A fresh history of the University reveals how an early benefactor transformed the idea of public donation from a religious obligation to a civic duty.        


 
Investing in our future
SAM explores what some of our scholarship recipients have been working on during the past year.
 

 
Against the odds
A team of researchers has come up with a targeted strategy to treat problem gamblers, and hopes to show how effective their method can be.                                  


 
Sight of the century
The upcoming Transit of Venus in June will not happen again for more than 100 years.
 

 
 What matters to you?
Take our poll and tell us what matters to you. Join the conversation. Have your say.


 
Your life in good hands 
Associate Professor Kate Curtis has changed the way hospitals treat trauma patients.
 

 
Double vision
 Why people are happy to donate most body parts, except the eyes.                                         

 
 
From trash to treasure
New Sydney research hopes to turn waste from natural products into high-demand materials.
 
 
 
Home is where the health is                   Improved housing lifts standards of health in poor communities.
Man of ideas
Jonathan Mills, new Director of the Edinburgh Festival, is the perfect cultural attaché.
  Tom tries for the top
At the age of 19, University rugby player Tom Kingston signed up with NSW Waratahs.
         
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