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Upcoming events in Faculty of Medicine and Health

9 Sep

2026 Miles Little Lecture with A/Prof Melissa McCradden

Sydney Health Ethics are pleased to present the 2026 Miles Little Lecture: Trust in Technology for Tomorrow: Canadian Youths Take On the Future of Health AI, delivered by A/Prof Melissa McCradden, a bioethicist and clinical researcher.

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.

21 Sep

Digital Health Transformation

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the rapidly evolving world of healthcare? 
By enrolling in the Digital Health Transformation course, you will not only elevate your expertise but also contribute to creating a more connected, efficient, and patient-centric healthcare system. 

Don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of the healthcare revolution.

22 Sep

SPARTAN Science of High Performance Sport Seminar

Bringing together academics, coaches, and sports administrators in high-performance sport to exchange insights and perspectives.

Join us for an inspiring seminar on the Science of High Performance Sport & Networking, where athletes, coaches, sport scientists, researchers, and industry leaders come together to explore the innovations shaping elite performance.

24 Sep

FMH New Staff Welcome

Welcome to the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Please join us for an introduction to the Faculty and how we work together.

24 Sep

Consumer Pitch Sessions

Get early feedback on your research from consumers. Sydney Health Partners’ online pitch sessions provide researchers with an opportunity to present and gain useful feedback on an emerging project and consumer engagement plan.

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.

26 Oct

Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers Short Course

Delivered by leading experts from the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health Districts, this short course equips health professionals with the clinical knowledge and practical reasoning skills needed to assess risk, intervene early and manage diabetes-related foot ulceration effectively within their scope of practice.

4 Nov

Luminesce Alliance Conference 2026

With more than 50 expert speakers across two days, the Luminesce Alliance Conference 2026 flagship event brings together leading international, national and NSW experts.

Luminesce Alliance is a not-for-profit joint venture between the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, the Children’s Cancer Institute, the Children’s Medical Research Institute, the UNSW Sydney and the University of Sydney.

13 Nov

Paediatric Oral Health Short Course

Are you interested in practical training in modern, child-centered paediatric dentistry? This course will help you build confidence in paediatric dental care with practical, evidence-based training designed for real-world practice.

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

12 Sep

The Great Hall Book Fair

This is the third year that the University is collaborating with Lifeline Sydney and Sutherland. Funds raised at this year's Book Fair will fund University projects supported by the Chancellor's Committee and provide Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

23 Sep

What wonderful worlds: A journey through our Solar System

In this talk we will explore the zoology of our Solar System, from giant planets down to tiny asteroids and comets – key to piecing together the story of our planets and their subsequent evolution. Images and recent results obtained from telescope and spacecrafts by Professor de Pater's group will feature as part of the tour.

23 Sep

Sydney Ideas – Unravelling addiction and the mind

Join Brain and Mind Centre, neuroeconomist Agnieszka Tymula, digital interventions and mental health researcher Louise Thornton, and neuroscientist Morgan James, as they reveal insights into how our brains are wired for risk and reward, and the ways this can work against us in environments with easy access to addictive stimuli such as drugs, nicotine, digital media and games, and more.

Updates and services

The University Governance Office, on behalf of the Chancellor, has received a requisition to summon a meeting of Convocation, along with proposed motions

The Chancellor has referred the matter to the University's Senate for consideration at its next meeting on Friday 25 September. If the Senate resolves to summon a meeting of Convocation, then the meeting will be held within 28 days of Senate's decision, that is, by no later than 23 October 2026. Notice of that meeting will be publicly advertised as required by cl. 13 of the University of Sydney (Amendment Act) Rule 1999, at least 14 days in advance. 

Protected industrial action on 2 September

Any staff that participated in the 2 September protected industrial action is required to notify their absence through workday no later than 5 pm Thursday 10 September to ensure payroll deductions are correctly applied.

Help shape the University's first Student and Staff Gender Equity Plan

We're developing our first Student and Staff Gender Equity Plan and we want to hear from you. Share your experiences and perspectives through a short survey to help shape the priorities and actions that help advance gender equity across our community. The survey closes at 5 pm on Wednesday 9 September.

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.

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