Talk to the occupational therapy students at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Health Sciences and you hear that they're learning the real thing, not simply theory.
The Health Sciences Alumni Association (HSAA) has released the first edition of the new 'Sydney Health' magazine for alumni and friends of Cumberland Campus.
The Health Sciences Alumni Association (HSAA) has released the first edition of the new 'Sydney Health' magazine for alumni and friends of Cumberland Campus.
A new book co-edited by Dr Freidoon Khavarpour, Head of Indigenous Health at the Faculty, is set to help students and practitioners better understand the opportunities and challenges of fieldwork practice.
A new book co-edited by Dr Freidoon Khavarpour, Head of Indigenous Health at the Faculty, is set to help students and practitioners better understand the opportunities and challenges of fieldwork practice.
A major cross institutional research collaboration aimed at reducing the number of patients harmed in Australia has received $8.4 million in funding in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) program grants.
A major cross institutional research collaboration aimed at reducing the number of patients harmed in Australia has received $8.4 million in funding in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) program grants.
Thirty five students from six schools across the region graduated from Western Sydney's Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) program in 2008.
Thirty five students from six schools across the region graduated from Western Sydney's Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) program in 2008.
Associate Professor Sharon Kilbreath has recently been announced as the recipient of one of the two largest ever Career Fellowship grants handed down by the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Associate Professor Sharon Kilbreath has recently been announced as the recipient of one of the two largest ever Career Fellowship grants handed down by the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The Pink Breakfast held at the Cumberland Courtyard last week has exceeded expectations, attracting over 250 staff, students, Alumni and Friends of the Faculty, and raising $1850 to date.
The University of Sydney will host a great debate on Thursday 23 October to raise awareness of International Stuttering Week and the communication disorder that affects around 250,000 Australians.
The University of Sydney will host a great debate on Thursday 23 October to raise awareness of International Stuttering Week and the communication disorder that affects around 250,000 Australians.
The Pink Breakfast held at the Cumberland Courtyard last week has exceeded expectations, attracting over 250 staff, students, Alumni and Friends of the Faculty, and raising $1850 to date.
The launch of the University of Sydney's Master of Exercise Physiology this year is perfectly timed as Australia is crowned the world's fattest nation.
The launch of the University of Sydney's Master of Exercise Physiology this year is perfectly timed as Australia is crowned the world's fattest nation.
The Faculty's Associate Professor Michelle Lincoln and her team have been awarded a 2008 Australian Award for University Teaching for the development and introduction of a national competency assessment tool for speech pathology students.
At the Faculty of Health Sciences we are committed to enhancing our student's learning experience and ensuring that we respond to contemporary practices in learning and teaching. To facilitate this, in 2008 we are embarking on a new project appropriately titled 'The Learning Revolution.'
Master's program to help address chronic speech pathologist shortage A specialist University of Sydney masters program could help significantly reduce the acute national shortage of speech pathologists, according to Dr Leanne Togher.
Nine second year Graduate Entry Master's students have recently returned from India after completing their final clinical placements as part of the Operation India program.
Senior lectures, Dr Colleen Canning and Dr Cathie Sherrington are used to leading a team of researchers, but on Sunday 31 August they lead their team on a fundraising walk instead. The team took part in Australia's inaugural Unity Walk for Parkinson's Disease and was awarded the prize for the largest amount of money raised by a corporate team.
Senior lectures, Dr Colleen Canning and Dr Cathie Sherrington are used to leading a team of researchers, but on Sunday 31 August they lead their team on a fundraising walk instead. The team took part in Australia's inaugural Unity Walk for Parkinson's Disease and was awarded the prize for the largest amount of money raised by a corporate team.
Hip Hop hits the West with AIME [25 August 2008] The Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) launched back into action recently, with FHS students mentoring Indigenous high school students through a series of hip hop workshops. More
The University celebrates NAIDOC Week - 25 - 29 August - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Week (NAIDOC Week) will be celebrated at the University of Sydney this week with a number of events scheduled.
Hip Hop hits the West with AIME [25 August 2008] The Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) launched back into action recently, with FHS students mentoring Indigenous high school students through a series of hip hop workshops. More
Graduate Entry Master's Guarantee commencing in 2009 The Faculty is now offering our 2009 intake of Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) students who attain a minimum credit grade average a guaranteed place in the relevant GEM postgraduate program as a continuation of their studies. More
Graduate Entry Master's Guarantee commencing in 2009 The Faculty is now offering our 2009 intake of Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) students who attain a minimum credit grade average a guaranteed place in the relevant GEM postgraduate program as a continuation of their studies. More
When the Olympics are on it can seem like all anyone is interested in is sports and fitness, but how much of a lasting effect does it have on our children?
When the Olympics are on it can seem like all anyone is interested in is sports and fitness, but how much of a lasting effect does it have on our children?
The Dean, Gwynnyth Llewellyn hosted a commemorative ceremony with Executive of the Graduates Association to officially accept the amalgamation of the association with the Faculty
The Dean, Gwynnyth Llewellyn hosted a commemorative ceremony with Executive of the Graduates Association to officially accept the amalgamation of the association with the Faculty
Opening the door on difference [14 July 2008] As Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney, Professor Gwynnyth Llewellyn embraces the faculty's motto of 'making a world of difference' in both her work and her life.
Outdoor activity may prevent children from becoming myopic [14 July 2008] Researchers at Sydney University have recently published results from the NHMRC funded Sydney Myopia Study, suggested that children who spend more time outdoors are less likely to have developed myopia (short-sightedness).
Opening the door on difference [14 July 2008] As Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney, Professor Gwynnyth Llewellyn embraces the faculty's motto of 'making a world of difference' in both her work and her life.
Outdoor activity may prevent children from becoming myopic [14 July 2008] Researchers at Sydney University have recently published results from the NHMRC funded Sydney Myopia Study, suggested that children who spend more time outdoors are less likely to have developed myopia (short-sightedness).