This controversial development has attracted considerable media interest:
- http://sydney.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=15028
- http://www.blackmores.com.au/everyday-health/establishment-of-the-maurice-blackmore-chair-in-integrative-medicine
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-27/blackmores-university-of-sydney-in-deal-over-chair-position/6498528
- http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2015/s4243099.htm
- http://www.skeptics.com.au/latest/announcements/featured-announcement/blackmores-funds-sydney-uni-chair-in-integrative-medicine
- http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/blackmores-sponsors-research-into-alternative-medicine-at-sydney-university-20150526-gh9wzf.html
- https://theconversation.com/what-if-sydney-universitys-complementary-medicine-research-shows-its-useless-42415
- https://theconversation.com/viewpoints-should-universities-accept-funding-from-industry-42348
- http://www.6minutes.com.au/news/latest-news/science-friends-slam-sydney-university
- http://www.medicalobserver.com.au/news/uni-defends-13m-donation-from-blackmores
- http://www.6minutes.com.au/news/latest-news/science-friends-slam-sydney-university
- http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/blackmores-to-have-no-role-in-sydney-university-research/story-e6frgcjx-1227380170489
- http://www.scienceinmedicine.org.au/ Position Statement on Maurice Blackmore Chair in Integrative Medicine established at University of Sydney
- http://edzardernst.com/2015/06/the-australian-blackmore-chair-in-alternative-medicine-an-open-letter-to-the-dean/
- http://www.6minutes.com.au/blogs/6minutes-insight/blackmores-hits-back-at-criticism
- http://www.6minutes.com.au/blogs/6minutes-insight/concerns-remain-over-sydney-uni-s-association-with
It’s also highlighted the need to support companies prepared to research complementary medicine in order to provide them with a useful return on the investment made and also assist consumers (and health professionals) to make an informed choice:
- http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/push-for-evidence-on-complementary-medicines-20150527-ghast0.html and
- http://www.theage.com.au/national/health/complementary-medicines-testing-the-claims-of-the-billiondollar-industry-isnt-easy-20150530-ghcrmn.html
- http://www.smh.com.au/comment/smh-editorial/time-to-beef-up-natural-health-product-regulation-for-safetys-sake-20150530-ghcoc3




