The University of Sydney: Recent submissions
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Purinergic Receptor Modulators and the Effect on Microglial Function.
Published 2026Purinergic receptors expressed on microglia are key modulators of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. Within the P2 subfamily, P2X4 and P2Y6 play essential roles in microgliamediated immune responses. Activation of ...Open AccessThesis -
Unfair trading practices: Submission in response to February 2026 Exposure draft
Published 2026-03-16Australians were promised that the government would act “to stop businesses ripping off Australians by banning unfair trading practices under the Australian Consumer Law”. The National AI Plan asserts that Australia’s ...Open AccessReport, Research -
Special Needs Dentistry Training and Education for Preparedness in the Oral Health Therapy curriculum: Taking a STEP Forward
Published 2026People with disability experience significantly poorer oral health than the general population, largely due to persistent barriers in accessing dental care. Despite the recognition of Special Needs Dentistry (SND) as a ...Open AccessThesis -
When Did My Feed Become A Marketplace? Negotiating Commercialisation on Instagram
Published 2026-03-13Since its launch in 2010, Instagram has evolved from a simple photo-sharing application into a multifaceted platform that integrates communication, creativity, commerce, and entertainment. This thesis analyses the evolution ...Open AccessThesis -
Exploring Re-animalisation as an Approach to Multispecies Justice: Insights and Lessons from a Farmed Animal Sanctuary in Australia
Published 2026Multispecies Justice (MSJ) is both a conceptual framework and an emerging interdisciplinary field of research engaging with and responding to exacerbating planetary crises as matters of justice. These crises would include ...Open AccessThesis