12 November 2020
A cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis of data from the UK Biobank, involving almost 85,000 people, has found that lifestyle factors such as less screen time, adequate sleep, a better-quality diet, and physical activity strongly impact depression. With evolving data exploring the link between depression and lifestyle factors, the international research team led by Western Sydney University say their findings published today in BMC Medicine may help inform public health policy.

23 September 2020
NICM HRI is has been identified as Australia’s top research institute in the field of Alternative and Traditional Medicine in The Australian’s 2020 Research Special Report.

2 September 2020
The $350 million development, a joint venture between Western Sydney University and Charter Hall, is to be known as Innovation Quarter. It will house some of the University’s leading research institutes and CSIRO.

NICM HRI 2021 Medicinal Cannabis Symposium brings together Australia’s leading medicinal cannabis researchers, academics and clinicians, showcasing current Australian research, and discussing regulatory developments and education regarding medicinal cannabis.