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Upcoming events in Faculty of Medicine and Health

30 Sep

Communicating with impact

We are pleased to invite you to this engaging seminar co-hosted by the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health and the Sydney Musculoskeletal Research Centre. This seminar will provide insights into how communication strategies can cut through the noise and translate researching findings to the public, policy makers and decision makers.

1 Oct

The NSW Great Health Debate

Join this flagship event which brings together leaders from across the political spectrum and the public health community to discuss priorities for improving the health of people of New South Wales.

2 Oct

CTC Talks Showcase: Learning Health Systems in Kidney Care

Learning Health Systems aim to close the gap between evidence and practice by embedding research, evaluation, and improvement into care. This session will highlight innovative work across kidney health, including patient-reported outcomes, linked data, medication safety, rare disease research, and embedded trials.

7 Oct

Whole-of-Food System Governance in Practice: Session 1 - Launch

Session 1 — Launch: Whole-of-Food-System Governance in Practice: Introducing the Food System Governance Strengthening Framework and Toolkit.

An introduction to the Food System Governance Strengthening Framework and Toolkit, how it was developed, how institutions can apply it or commission an assessment, and what the evidence from twenty-four countries reveals about how these institutions are designed and how they perform.

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.

15 Oct

Consumer Engagement Workshop for EMCRs

Calling all Early (and mid) career researchers who wish to learn more about how to engage consumers in their research! Presented by the FMH EMCR Sub-Committee, join us and learn about ways you can involve consumers meaningfully in your research projects and how to communicate this effectively in grant applications.

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.

28 Oct

Whole-of-Food System Governance in Practice: Session 2 - Regional

Session 2 — Food System Governance in Practice: Lessons from Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific.

Cross-country findings on how institutions across these regions are structured, where authority sits, and how non-state actors are engaged — followed by responses from Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Somalia, Yemen and Zambia on their own institutions.

30 Oct

6th Annual Forum on Sustainability, Climate, and Health Collaboration

Join researchers, policymakers, practitioners and community representatives for a day of keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking. Together, we will explore health equity, nutrition and the lived experiences of priority populations, including rural communities, young people and older people.

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.

19 Nov

Whole-of-Food System Governance in Practice: Session 3 - Regional

Session 3 — Food System Governance in Practice: Lessons from the Americas.

Cross-country findings drawing on Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru — followed by responses from Brazil on its assessment and Mexico on its SINSAMAC process.

19 Nov

2026 Implementation Science Symposium

Join us for the 2026 Implementation Science Symposium, presented by the Academic Implementation Science Network (AISN) and Sydney Health Partners Implementation Science Academy. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with academic and clinical colleagues, exchange ideas, and shape the future of implementation and research translation in Sydney.

Events

28 Sep

Bruce Pascoe: The European Mind book launch

Bruce Pascoe is an Aboriginal farmer and the author of the groundbreaking, bestselling book, Dark Emu. Join him at Seymour in conversation with Jazz Money, multi-award-winning Wiradjuri poet and artist, to celebrate Bruce's new book, The European Mind – an exploration of Western powers from a First Nations perspective.

30 Sep

Suzie Miller: Inter Alia book launch

Join Suzie Miller, in conversation with Jo Dyer, to celebrate her bold new novel, Inter Alia. A gripping and deeply human story, Inter Alia delivers a searing exploration of modern masculinity, motherhood, and systemic justice.

7 Oct

Self-diagnosis and mental health treatment in the AI age

Social media, online communities and generative AI are changing how people understand and manage their mental health. This panel will explore the opportunities and risks of this rapidly evolving landscape, when social media and AI can be helpful, and when they might cause harm. 

Updates and services

University's coursework and curriculum policy framework review

The Education and Students Portfolio is reviewing the University's coursework and curriculum policy framework as part of our commitment to ensuring our policies are user-centred and clearly understood. We invite staff and students to have their say on the Coursework Students Policy suite by Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Academic Excellence Program drop-in sessions for academics and advisors

The Academic Excellence Program will host drop-in sessions for academic staff undertaking Academic Planning and Development and confirmation annual reviews to find out more and ask questions (Tuesday 22 September and Monday 19 October). A drop-in session for advisors will be held on Tuesday 3 November. Register to attend one of the academic sessions or register to attend the advisor session.

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