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Upcoming events in Faculty of Medicine and Health

19 Aug

CTC Talks: Learning - Designing Trials with Equity and Implementation

CTC Talks: Learning (previously CTC in Learning) is an NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) led education initiative aimed at FMH and University of Sydney staff as well as external academics and clinical research professionals. In this talk, discover how trial design, co-design and implementation science can help create more inclusive research with lasting impact.

19 Aug

Kolling Showcase: Living Longer, Living Better

Join us for the inaugural event in the new Kolling Showcase Series. Bringing together leading researchers, supporters and community members, this special afternoon will explore the work transforming the future of ageing. 

25 Aug

Poche Centre Journal Club August 2026

You're invited to our August Journal Club. Hosted by Poche member Smriti Nepal, we will be joined by Dr Carl Francia from UQ Poche Centre. Dr Francia will be discussing his paper "The epidemiological of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in QLD". 

31 Aug

Truth-telling and reconciliation in the School of Public Health

We invite you to join a presentation and panel reflection on the history of the Faculty of Medicine and Health.

 

Together, we will explore the complexities of the faculty's Indigenous and colonial histories. We will also reflect on the legacies of eugenics and race science, support for the White Australia policy, and connections to transatlantic slavery.

2 Sep

CTC Talks: Learning - Making Cluster-Randomised Trials More Reliable

CTC Talks: Learning (previously CTC in Learning) is an NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) led education initiative aimed at FMH and University of Sydney staff as well as external academics and clinical research professionals.In this talk, see how analysis choices can change conclusions, and how CARE makes that fragility visible.

3 Sep

World Patient Safety Day 2026 Celebration

Join the Community and Primary Health Care Network (CPHCN) and SydSafe as we mark World Patient Safety Day 2026, exploring this year's global theme, "Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases," under the WHO slogan "Safe care for life!"

3 Sep

Introduction to the Media

Hosted by the Media team, academics and PhD students are invited to attend a one-hour Zoom session on how to raise their media profile.

4 Sep

International Pain Month 2026

The 2026 Pain Month event, jointly hosted by the Sydney Pain Consortium and SydneyMSK, presents way to bridge these divides. The theme of the event is Pain Management: From Bench to Bedside.

10 Sep

Rural Faculty Meeting Semester 2, 2026

We are pleased to invite you to join the FMH Leadership team for the Rural Faculty Meeting for Semester 2, 2026. Hear about current work around the faculty, celebrate recent achievements, and have the opportunity for questions and engagement with the leadership team.

12 Sep

Save Sight Institute: Annual Community Information Day

We are excited to open registrations for the Save Sight Institute Annual Community Information Day for 2026. This in-person event is designed for individuals with low vision or blindness, their caregivers, and educators. It's a fantastic opportunity for learning, connection and continuing professional development.

16 Sep

CTC Talks: Learning - Medical Devices in Clinical Trials

CTC Talks: Learning (previously CTC in Learning) is an NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) led education initiative aimed at FMH and University of Sydney staff as well as external academics and clinical research professionals. In this talk, join us for a practical introduction to devices, ISO 14155, and the key differences from GCP.

17 Sep

The Daffodil Centre Annual Symposium 2026

The Daffodil Centre, a partnership between Cancer Council NSW and The University of Sydney, is focused on finding the most effective ways to prevent cancer and improve outcomes.

 

This 2026 symposium brings together researchers, partners and community members to preview new research, exchange ideas, and build the collaborations that will drive this rapidly evolving field.

18 Sep

Aortic Surgery and Heart Failure Symposium 2026

The Baird Institute is hosting a two-day flagship event bringing together a distinguished faculty of international, interstate, and local experts specialising in the clinical and scientific aspects of aortic surgery, heart failure, and clinical trials.

Friday 18th September - Event Highlights:

Clinical Trial Workshops: Practical, interactive sessions designed to educate health professionals on establishing and conducting clinical research.

Cocktail Event: Includes a guided tour of the Translational Research Facility and Hybrid Theatre at the Charles Perkins Centre, the University of Sydney.

19 Sep

Aortic Surgery and Heart Failure Symposium 2026

The Baird Institute is hosting a two-day flagship event bringing together a distinguished faculty of international, interstate, and local experts specialising in the clinical and scientific aspects of aortic surgery, heart failure, and clinical trials.

Saturday 19th September - Event Highlights:

Main Symposium: This inaugural symposium will explore the integration of translational science and clinical innovation to improve patient outcomes, with a focus on how advances in basic science and clinical trials directly influence surgical practice and cardiovascular care.

14 Oct

Central Sydney (Patyegarang) Precinct, Faculty Meeting Semester 2, 2026

On behalf of the Faculty of Medicine and Health leadership team we are pleased to invite you to join the FMH Leadership team for the Central Sydney (Patyegarang) Precinct, Faculty Meeting Semester 2, 2026. 

 

Join us to hear what's happening around the faculty and broader University, connect with colleagues and celebrate our Semester 2 Makers and Shapers award winners.

21 Oct

Northern Sydney (Arabanoo) Precinct, Faculty Meeting Semester 2, 2026

On behalf of the Faculty of Medicine and Health leadership team we are pleased to invite you to join the FMH Leadership team for the Northern Sydney (Arabanoo) Precinct, Faculty Meeting Semester 2, 2026. 

 

Join us to hear what's happening around the faculty and broader University, connect with colleagues and celebrate our Semester 2 Makers and Shapers award winners.

16 Nov

Western Sydney (Baludarri) Precinct, Faculty Meeting Semester 2, 2026

On behalf of the Faculty of Medicine and Health leadership team we are pleased to invite you to join the FMH Leadership team for the Western Sydney (Baludarri) Precinct, Faculty Meeting Semester 2, 2026. 

 

Join us to hear what's happening around the faculty and broader University, connect with colleagues and celebrate our Semester 2 Makers and Shapers award winners.

Events

19 Aug

Teaching through tension

This workshop aims to equip university educators with practical tools and strategies to teach during times of heightened community and global conflict. Through case studies and hands-on practice, participants learn how to navigate sensitive and polarised classroom discussions with clarity and confidence.

21 Aug

Alan Turing's legacy: computers, AI and some very queer mathematics

Alan Turing was a mathematician who left a remarkable legacy which continues to influence research in computing, codebreaking, artificial intelligence and mathematical logic. Professor Benjamin Burton will explore Turing’s life and discuss how his work continues to influence mathematics and computing today. 

22 Aug

Science at the museum

This year’s theme of National Science Week is Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all. Over the weekend, you’ll build your own Caesar cipher, learn cryptography skills to decrypt secret messages, get creative with our family friendly maths craft activities and find out how the Enigma machine encrypts coded messages.

Updates and services

Support available following incident outside Fisher Library

Today’s traffic incident outside Fisher Library may have been distressing for some members of our community. Our counselling and coaching support provider, Converge, provides free and confidential support 24/7 for staff members and immediate family members.

We acknowledge the tradition of custodianship and law of the Country on which the University of Sydney campuses stand. We pay our respects to those who have cared and continue to care for Country.

Read our Guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communication