Evidence Matters

February 2018. In the latest issue of Evidence Matters, we announce our inaugural Knowledge Mobilisation Conference, share the Sax Institute’s latest Annual report as well as an expert commentary on trans fats consumption in Australian. We also announce a new series of courses for early career researchers, policy, program...

November − December 2017. In the latest issue of Evidence Matters, we meet the winners of our 2017 Research Action Awards, whose research is making a real difference on the ground in the areas of alcohol policy and in supporting driver licensing in NSW Aboriginal communities. We also share tips from...

October 2017. In the latest issue of Evidence Matters, we share news about our recent 45 and Up Study Annual Forum, including a keynote address by pre-eminent health researcher Ian Fraser, and plans for the large-scale collection of blood samples from participants, ensuring the Study will become an even...

October 2017. In the latest issue of Evidence Matters we share news from the recent 45 and Up Study Annual Forum, including the wide-ranging keynote address by pre-eminent health researcher Professor Ian Frazer AC, and new plans for the Study to collect up to 50,000 blood samples from participants to...

September 2017. In the latest issue of Evidence Matters we share news about how a ‘game-changing’ grant from the NSW Government will enable Australian researchers to use whole genome sequencing of samples from 45 and Up Study participants to improve understanding of the genetics of bipolar disorder. We also look...

August 2017. In the latest issue of Evidence Matters we share news from the 2017 Annual SEARCH Forum in which the Federal Minister for Indigenous Health, Ken Wyatt, met with SEARCH families to highlight the importance of the Study. We also share new research from the 45 and Up Study that highlights...

July 2017. This issue of Evidence Matters calls on researchers whose work has made a real-world impact to apply for our 2017 Research Action Awards. We also share the latest evidence on the best diets shown to reduce CVD risk and we show how SURE is opening the door to a...

June 2017. This issue of Evidence Matters highlights an article from our knowledge brokers on taking an interdisciplinary approach to increase the uptake of evidence in policy making. We also share nine reasons why researchers should use Twitter and new research from The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre that shows...

May 2017. This issue of Evidence Matters calls for researchers to sign up to our researcher database to be notified of opportunities to work with health decision makers. We also share welcome news of a $10 million funding boost for chronic disease prevention and announce the 2017 HARC Scholars. Read the...

April 2017. This issue of Evidence Matters shares advice from global patient safety expert Professor Sir Liam Donaldson, information on how researchers can sign up to the Institute’s upgraded researcher database and the latest issue of Public health research & practice that focuses on mental health reform. Read the full issue...