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Upcoming events in Faculty of Medicine and Health

4 Aug

Launch of the Consumer Engagement Framework for Research (CEFR)

Join us for the launch of the Consumer Engagement Framework for Research (CEFR), a faculty-wide resource for staff and students across the Faculty of Medicine and Health. The framework supports meaningful, respectful consumer involvement across the research lifecycle.

5 Aug

CTC Talks: Learning - EASing oxytocin in Early labour

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 the results of the EASE-OUT feasibility randomised controlled trial.

6 Aug

FMH Sports Carnival

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for some fun and games….we're pleased to invite you to the return of the FMH Sports Carnival this August! 

You can expect a Nutbush-inspired warm-up, followed by a mix of challenges that test both body and mind, including obstacle-style activities and a World Cup–inspired goal-shooting game.

Not up for the physical events? You can still help your team succeed by taking part in a range of low-impact, stationary challenges. Test your skills in crowd favourites like Giant Connect 4 and other fun strategy games. Whether you're a competitive sports star or just joining in for the fun, there's something for everyone.

11 Aug

Navigation Series: Responsible AI information session

Join Associate Director of Emerging Technology and Innovation, Jim Cook, who will provide a practical overview of how the University is enabling the safe and scalable use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the Digital Sydney program, and what this means for your day-to-day work. 

13 Aug

Strong Together: An Evening with Strong Australia and CPHCN

Join CPHCN and Strong Australia for an evening of networking and conversation on the eve of National Strength Day. An opportunity to make new connections and explore shared interests at the intersection of primary health care and healthy ageing across the lifespan.

13 Aug

The Layer 6b Theory of Attention

Join Professor Matthew Larkum, Humboldt University of Berlin, as they present the Layer 6b Attention Theory (LAT), framing this deep, overlooked layer as a decentralized "second thalamus". 

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.

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!"

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.

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.

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

The NTEU will be taking industrial action on 10 August

There will be a stop work meeting from 12–2pm. The University is continuing to engage with the NTEU at the Enterprise Agreement bargaining table, and the University's position will not change in response to industrial action. Nevertheless, the University supports the right of staff to take protected industrial action.

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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