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• Arthur Stewart Truswell – A Short Bibliography

  Arthur Stewart Truswell was born in England on 18 August 1928.

  Stewart Truswell studied medicine at Liverpool University and Cape Town University graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree with honours at University of Cape Town in 1952, and Doctor of Medicine at University of Cape Town in 1958 for his thesis 'Researches in Human Nutrition'.

  Stewart was conferred a Doctor of Science (DSc) on 15 May 1998 by the University of Sydney.

  A Doctor of Science is a research-based doctoral degree which is higher than a PhD, is awarded for significant, original and distinguished contributions to a specific field of science. It signifies the highest level of academic achievement in science and provides recognition to scholars who have made substantial advancements in their field.

  During his time at the University of Sydney, Stewart established the Human Nutrition Department and the Department of Biochemistry as one of the two leading Centres of Human Nutrition Research and Education in Australia and made significant contributions to the University of Sydney in research, teaching and administration. He fostered and maintained strong international links and his research received high international recognition. In recognition of his outstanding and sustained service to the university, the senate conferred the title of Emeritus Professor on 1 February 1999.

  Stewart was the Foundation Boden Professor of Human Nutrition at the University of Sydney taking up the position in 1978 until retiring from the University on 31 December 1998.

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  10 June 2025