Achievements from around the faculty this week
Listen to a monthly podcast about the work of our up-and-coming researchers.
Use the FMH SharePoint homepage to access the FMH Staff Knowledge Hub, services, key systems, information and contacts all in one place.
A focused hub page to help Academic staff in the faculty access more of what they need in one handy location.
Thursday 28 March, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hosted by the Kolling Priority Research Area, Neuroscience and Pain co-chairs, Professors Sarah Hilmer and Paul Glare with presenter Professor Jose Antonio Lopez Escamez.
Chronic tinnitus is the perception of sound in the head or ears, and it is associated with hearing loss and noise exposure. Epidemiological studies have shown that tinnitus is a heritable condition, particularly bilateral tinnitus in women.
Human genetic research has uncovered the changes in the DNA that increase the risk to develop tinnitus and rare mutations in some genes, including ANK2 have been associated with severe tinnitus. ANK2 is responsible for axonal growth in neurons and may result in an excess of connectivity among them.
Wednesdasy 3 April, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Please join us for the Daffodil Centre's 2024 Symposium, "Standing side by side: Involving the community in our research", where we will explore the invaluable role of the community in shaping the landscape of research and innovation. This symposium promises to be an enlightening and engaging event, bringing together experts, researchers, and advocates in the field.
This event will feature presentations from early- and mid-career researchers, and a panel discussion on the important role the community play in the research we conduct.
Monday 8 April, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Please join us for a talk by Professor Aleksandra Filipovska on 'Mitochondria at the centre of cell function and metabolism' a joint seminar brought to you by SOMS and CPC Biology Domain.
Professor Aleksandra Filipovska is a NHMRC Investigator, Louis Landau Chair in Child Health Research at the University of Western Australia and the Telethon Kids Institute in Perth, Australia and a Deputy Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Synthetic Biology.
Following the seminar there will be drinks and snacks, and a chance to catch up with colleagues.
9 April - 4 June, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Academics and clinical educators must navigate maintaining scholarly practices in teaching throughout their careers. Some opt to explore educational research alongside other interests, with a few fully immersing themselves in health professions education research. Whether you’re a dabbler or a devotee, early or mid-career, or just plain intrigued and want to understand more about social research theory and methods, this workshop series is for you.
9 - 11 April, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Application deadline: 29 March 2024
The Pharmaceuticals and Therapeutics Specialisation course will help you drill down into necessary steps to take your business forward. You'll get personalised feedback to help you navigate your way into Australian and international markets.
This course is delivered in partnership with the Sydney Pharmacy School, one of the leading centres for pharmacy education in Australia, with an international reputation for research and innovation.
Tuesday 9 April, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The 2023 report of the MJA–Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change draws on the expertise of 14 institutions from Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Vietnam to provide the most up to date assessment of climate and health in Australia. Join us on 9 April 2024 in person or online as esteemed speakers discuss the key findings and recommendations for action. The event is hosted by the Heat and Health Research Incubator at The University of Sydney.
Wednesday 17 April, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) has a long tradition of influencing policy and strategy that has a positive impact on nursing and healthcare.
We are delighted that Adjunct Professor Dr Amelia Latu Afuhaamango Tuipulotu, Chief Nursing Officer, World Health Organization and Sydney Nursing School alumnus, is launching our 2024 Distinguished Nursing Lecture Series with a discussion on Visionary Education and Research.
With her global mindset and grounded in many years of experience in the health system, Dr Tuipulotu will provide a wonderful platform for building a future-focused programme for the coming year and beyond.
Lecture: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Julie Wu Lecture Theatre
Networking drinks: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: SWHB Level 4 foyer
20 September 2023 - 19 June 2024
The Masterclass Series |
Understanding the Fundamentals of Regulation - medical devices, diagnostics and Software as a Medical Device 24 April | 8:00am - 10:00am |
Successful stakeholder relations 22 May | 8:00am - 10:00am |
Pitch Workshop 19 June | 8:00am - 10:00am |
Today’s rentiers are no longer top-hatted financiers, and whether owning a second home represents moral turpitude or a middle-class survival strategy is actively debated in the op-ed pages of Australian newspapers. This lively and stimulating forum will discuss issues around the housing crisis, inequality, generational rifts, and political instability.
The ocean holds a vast space of meaning and connections. It has shaped and sustained life on earth for billions of years, nurturing the evolution of species, fostering a deep connection with Indigenous cultures, witnessing the devastation of colonial exploration, and suffering the consequences of extractivist expansion. James Bradley, Maria Byrne, Tishiko King and Helen Sullivan will into the stories, beauty and mysteries of the deep sea and life through time.
The University of Sydney and the City of Sydney are teaming up again in 2024 to deliver Raising the Bar Sydney. Held for one night across 10 different inner city bars, audiences can experience 20 free talks from the University of Sydney’s innovative thinkers and the city’s entrepreneurs.
The first University-wide wellbeing break will take place from 2-5 April. The University will remain open, and services will continue to be delivered, but we will collectively commit to reducing activity to enable focused work or annual leave. Staff News will not be sent during the break, but any important updates will be published on the intranet as normal.
Science Road will be closed to traffic between 5 am – 4 pm daily from Wednesday 13 March 2024 until further notice.
New Support for Students resources are available to help Unit of Study Coordinators manage one-on-one academic consultations with 1000-level students at risk of not completing a unit of study before census, including video guides, drop-in sessions and an updated Student Appointment Guide.
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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