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Upcoming events in Medicine and Health

19 Nov

CTC Talks: Learning –Reshaping VTE Treatment Options

Time: 12:30–1:15 pm 
Venue: Online via Zoom

 

COBRRA study may reshape Venous Thromboembolism care – results show promise in treatment and reducing bleeding risks.

 

Venous thromboembolism is a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality, whose treatment carries significant bleeding risks. COBRRA compared apixaban & rivaroxaban – results may reshape treatment & reduce bleeding risks.

20 Nov

Central Sydney (Patyegarang) Precinct, Faculty Meeting Semester 2, 2025

Time: 12 – 2 pm (includes networking and lunch)
Venue: The Refectory, Holme Building (A09), Science rd, Camperdown NSW 2050

 

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.

24 Nov

Western Sydney (Baludarri) Precinct, Faculty Meeting Semester 2, 2025

Time: 10 am – 2 pm (includes lunch and networking)
Venue: 5307 Learning Studio (Carridhy) - 5308 Learning Studio(Burramattagal), Level 5, Block K, Westmead Innovation Centre, Westmead Hospital, Westmead NSW 2145

 

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.

25 Nov

Innovate Western Sydney

Time: 9 am – 5:30 pm
Venue: Level 5, Westmead Innovation Centre, Westmead Hospital - Entrance 10

176 Hawkesbury Road, Westmead

 

Join visionaries and leaders at Innovate Western Sydney 2025, a showcase of the region’s thriving innovation ecosystem.

 

Event highlights:

  • Inspiring Speakers: Hear from thought leaders, founders, and industry experts driving innovation across health, technology, inclusive innovation, and the Western Sydney ecosystem.
  • Interactive Sessions & Panels: Engage in discussions designed to spark new ideas, foster collaboration, and explore emerging trends.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, potential partners, and investors.
  • Innovation Exhibition: Explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions from startups and established companies.
  • Pitches: Witness entrepreneurs present bold new ideas across industries.
  • Reverse Pitches: Gain insights into opportunities with industry specialists and ecosystem partners.
  • Networking Cocktails hosted by Cicada Innovations: Continue the conversations and build valuable connections in a relaxed setting.

26 Nov

CTC Talks: Learning - Valuing Biospecimen Collections

Time: 12:30–1:15 pm

Location: Online via Zoom

 

Learn how a new framework helps make greener, smarter decisions about biospecimen collections using targeted research questions.

 

This presentation will discuss a new framework to drive more informed, greener decisions on the future of existing biospecimen collections – using clear, targeted questions to assess their research value.

26 Nov

Metabolic Initiative Launch

Time: 2–3 pm

Location: Level 5, Westmead Innovation Centre

 

Join us to celebrate the establishment of the Charles Perkins Centre's Metabolic Initiative, hosted by Professor Louise Baur AO. Learn about our vision, hear from recipients of the Metabolic Initiative Collaboration Grants, and network with colleagues from across the University, working in metabolic health research.

2 Dec

Lessons in Leadership with Professor John Prins

Time: 12–1 pm

Location: Online

 

This session is a chance for us to get to know John, hear about his path, and explore the leadership lessons he’s gathered along the way. You'll hear about his approach to collaboration, insights into health and research, and what inspires him as a leader.

4 Dec

Global Health Research Showcase

Time: 11:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Lecture theatre 200, Social Sciences Building (A02) and online

 

The Global Health Research Showcase is a flagship event to promote collaboration among researchers from across the University working in global health. This year’s theme is Shared values, global impact. The Showcase will highlight the breadth and excellence of global health research across the University. The program features keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and research presentations centred on the core principles of reciprocity, partnership, and equity—offering a unique departure from traditional topic-based sessions.

 

The Global Health Research Showcase is jointly run by the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, the Sydney School of Public Health and Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases.

4 Dec

The Poche Centre Research Showcase 2025

Time: 3–6 pm (including networking)

Location: Chau Chak Wing Museum

 

The Poche Centre will be hosting its annual Research Showcase on 4 December. We welcome everyone to join us and hear from our researchers as they share new insights and updates on ongoing projects. This event is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with the research taking place at the Poche Centre, and to celebrate the important and innovative work being carried out. 

Events

25 Nov

Innovate Western Sydney

Whether you’re a startup founder, researcher, business leader, student, or investor, Innovate Western Sydney 2025 is your chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired. Discover the latest trends, explore new pathways for collaboration, and grow your network within a community committed to innovation and growth.

27 Nov

Staff tennis social

We’re excited to invite all staff to our upcoming staff tennis social! This will be a collaboration between the University and Sydney Uni Sport. Whether you’re an experienced player or just want to have some fun, we’d love for you to join us.

Updates and services

Register for the Professional Services Review Webinar

The next Professional Services Review Webinar will take place on 25 November at 12–1 pm. Join Nicole Gower, Vice-President (Operations) and Bronwen Mather, Executive Program Director, Professional Services Review, to talk through the content of the discussion paper, which will be released on 3 November.

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