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Advancing Global Health Visiting Seminar: Professor Tamara Schikowski

Monday 24 February, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Professor Tamara Schikowski is Professor of Environment and Health at the University of Bielefeld and Head of the Research Group 'Environmental Epidemiology of Lung, Brain and Skin Aging' at the IUF-Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Her research focuses on understanding how long-term exposure to air pollution and other environmental exposures, such as climate change, can cause health effects in populations.

Kolling Town Hall

Tuesday 25 February, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Town Hall will provide updates on:

· The Kolling Research Strategy.

· Delivery and support of infrastructure.

· Fast track contracts.

· 3MT presentations.

Sydney Nano Distinguished Lecture - Prof Richard Kaner

Wednesday 26 February, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

You're invited to the next event of the 2025 Distinguished Lecture series hosted by the University of Sydney Nano Institute and the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering to hear from distinguished researcher Professor Richard Kaner from UCLA.

Professor Kaner is a captivating speaker and is known for his exceptional presentations. He has an impressive track record of accolades and innovations in conductive polymers, graphene, hard materials, and medical devices.

This lecture focuses on the one-step modification of medical-grade silicone using a zwitterionic polymer. Surfaces modified with this coating exhibit excellent antifouling properties towards proteins and resist the growth of bacteria, fungi and superbug derivatives. With the US Food and Drug Administration's clearance, the coating is used for patients requiring urinary catheters. The team are now investigating other applications for the zwitterionic coating in other medical devices.

The Ethics of AI in Health Research

20 and 27 February

In this webinar organized by the APRU Working Group on Bioethics, experts from the APRU network will provide an analysis of the utility of AI in health research, the ethical challenges, and the next steps in terms of governance and regulation by researchers, research ethics boards, and the global community.

Session 1
February 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Session 2
February 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Something EPIC Seminar series - Leaky Vaccines in Public Health Governance, Professor Janice E. Graham

Thursday 27 February, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

A high standard of regulatory safety, efficacy and quality is essential for public trust and the uptake of vaccines as essential global public health goods. 

This talk addresses a growing concern that suboptimal ‘leaky’ vaccines threaten emergency response to pandemics as well as routine public health programs. Agile regulatory standards now advance earlier approval of vaccines and therapeutics that may have suboptimal effectiveness. Regulatory assessment and all stages of bio- and information-technology development and delivery deserve better public scrutiny, transparency, and accountability. 

Launch Event of Western Pacific Network for Climate and Health Education

Friday 7 March, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

The event will launch the GCCHE Western Pacific Network for Cimate and Health Education and the free, online course for climate and health responders in the region. Come join us in person or online ( for an exciting gathering where we will officially kick off this important initiative. The event will be filled with insightful guest presentations, panel discussions, and networking activities on climate and health education opportunities. All welcome, whether you are a healthcare professional, a climate enthusiast, or simply curious about the intersection of climate and health!

Introduction to the Media

Tuesday 11 March, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 

This Zoom session will take you through how to promote your research and expertise to the media. 

It will offer guidelines on how to lift your media profile through publicising research, offering expert commentary and writing opinion pieces. It will also give you a better idea of how the Media and PR team works with you to attract useful media publicity.

Although tailored for early-career researchers, PhD students and academics with little or no media experience, the session is open to all academic staff. 

The session will be hosted by Sally Quinn and Luisa Low from the Media and PR team.

2025 Sydney Clinical Imaging Summit

Friday 14 March, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Join leaders and emerging researchers highlighting the latest innovations, opportunities and diversity of research across the university within the field of clinical imaging at the Sydney Clinical Imaging Summit in 2025.

Find out how our Sydney Clinical Imaging Network is facilitating collaborations and partnerships across the University and learn about the recent infrastructure investments relevant to clinical imaging.

The summit program will include networking opportunities over lunch and afternoon canapes and drinks with an opportunity to meet and connect with colleagues sharing interests in clinical imaging.

National Close the Gap Day event

Thursday 20 March 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join us on Thursday 20 March for a Faculty of Medicine and Health celebration of National Close the Gap Day for an afternoon of live performances by First Nations Students in the Manning Bar from 2.30 pm.

For more than a decade now, Australians from every corner of the country have come together on this day to show their support and advocate for health equity.

To access information and resources related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters in FMH check out the First Nations Hub.

Distinguished Nursing Lecture - Nadine Gray

Wednesday 2 April, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) will welcome Ms Nadine Gray, National Chief Nurse for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora to campus to deliver the 2025 Distinguished Nursing Lecture titled ‘Change is an opportunity to reflect: How did I get here, what do I value, and where are we going?’.

Nadine has a proven track record of strategic leadership, clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to advancing Māori health outcomes. As a member of the NZ National Clinical Leadership Team Nadine ensures that clinical advice and expertise underpins strategic decision-making, especially for service design and delivery. She holds a Master of Health Sciences with First Class Honours and a Bachelor of Nursing and is currently an adjunct teaching fellow at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Practice at Victoria University of Wellington.

ASI Mucosal Immunology and Microbiome Symposium 2025

20 - 25 May

Fantastic international speakers will be present including Kathy McKoy on 'Mechanisms by which early life microbial colonisation modulates the immune system', Tim Hand on 'Maternal regulation of the gut microbiota and the development of memory T cells', Matt Hepworth on 'How ILCs maintain tissue homeostasis' and Shruti Naik on 'Immune tissue communication in repair, infection, inflammation and cancer'.

Outstanding national speakers and plenty of time for oral and poster presentations will add to this list and give you a rich programme covering all aspects of mucosal immunology. Importantly, the meeting's boutique format, with only 80 attendees and social activities including dinner with the speaker and a visit to Noosa National Park, will encourage scientific exchange and collaboration.