Current international news and events
EVENTS in 2008 involving the Faculties of Health International Office.
NEWS items in 2008 concerning the Faculties of Health International.
From time to time throughout the year, the Faculties of Health International Office holds events, functions and seminars highlighting the international activities of our Faculties.
28 Feb
Welcome for Timor Leste Scholarship recipients
Anderson Stuart Common Room, 11am-12mid
The University of Sydney and the Faculty of Medicine welcome the recipients and the Faculty of Pharmacy announce their scholarship development.
5 Mar
Postcards from wherever
Eastern Avenue Auditorium, 6pm-8pm
GlobalHome and the Faculties of Health International Office team to provide a forum for exchange of 'postcards' on the international health experiences of students and staff from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney.
View the flyer (PDF).
16 Apr
Enhancing Human Performance: a joint research symposium of the University of Sydney and the University of Malaya.
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Researchers from the University of Malaya and the University of Sydney team to present the latest research on sports medicine, exercise, rehabilitation and human performance.
View the event flyer (PDF).
For more information contact or .
Sponsored by: The Australia - Malaysia Institute
24-25 Jun
The 1st Sino-Australian Symposium: Cancer research in the 21st Century – jointly sponsored by the University of Sydney and Shanghai Jiaotong University.
Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
Join us to hear the latest research into cancer, its biology and its treatment. Leading researchers from the University of Sydney and the Shanghai Jiaotong University present their findings.
View the event flyer (PDF).
For more information contact .
3 Jul
Frontiers of Knowledge Symposium - Jakarta
Four Seasons Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
Professor Peter McMinn joins scholars from Indonesia's leading universities to discuss research into infectious diseases in Southeast Asia.
View the event flyer (PDF).
For more information contact
23 Jul
China Health Forum
Norman Gregg Lecture Theatre, Edward Ford Building 5-7pm
Join us for this mini forum covering The Chinese Health System, Medical Education in China and Major health issues in China. Speakers from Shanghai Jaio Tong School of Medicine. View event flyer (PDF).
5 Aug
Public lecture: An ethnographic study of barriers to and enabling factors for tuberculosis treatment adherence in Timor Leste
Education Seminar Room 459, Level 4, Education Building, University of Sydney, 4.15-6.15pm
Join us for a public lecture by His Excellency Dr Nelson Martins, Minister of Health, The Democratic Republic of Timor. View the event flyer (PDF) and Dr Nelson Martins' resume (PDF).
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6 Aug
Postcards from wherever
Footbridge Theatre, 6pm-8pm
GlobalHome and the Faculties of Health International Office team to provide a forum for exchange of 'postcards' on the international health experiences of students and staff from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney.
View event flyer (PDF).
12 Aug
China's current health reforms
Professorial Board Room, Main Quadrangle, University of Sydney, 3-4pm
Join us for a public lecture presented by Vice-Minister Huang Jiefu, Ministry of Health, People’s Republic of China.
View event flyer (PDF).
News items in 2008 concerning the Faculties of Health International.
15 Feb
Saudi Health Science Study Scholarship Program managed by The University of Sydney
Full story
29 Feb
Timor Leste scholars arrive at Sydney
Full story
Apr
Around the world in one evening……Postcards from Everywhere
Full story
Apr
Attracting the world's best: new support for international students
Full story
View the Scholarships for International Students flyer
27 Apr
Two for the price of one: joint doctorates from Sydney and the University of Malaya
Full story
6 May
Sydney internationalising the student experience in Health Sciences
Full story
10 Jun
Sharing PhDs: Shanghai Jiao Tong students in Sydney
Full story
Jun
Deutscher Akademische Austauschdienst (DAAD) Scholarships for 2009
Full story
14 Jul
Shanghai Jiao Tong University visitors arrive
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