Featured news, opportunities and events for Medicine & Health students
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BMedMD transition to The Nucleus: Student Hub
The Nucleus: Student Hub has extended its services to the students in the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine.
Museum of Human Disease
Visit the Museum of Human Disease and see the comprehensive collection of over 2,500 disease human tissue specimens. Free entry with your student card.
Medicine News
Stay updated on the latest news and research from your faculty.
Inside Medicine & Health | Newsletter archive
Inside Medicine & Health is delivered to your inbox in Week 2 of each term. Missed an issue? Visit the archive to catch up!
Winners announced - Medicine Students’ Choice Award for Inspirational Teaching
Joshua Lowinger and Heidi Welberry announced as winners of the UNSW Medicine & Health Students' Choice Award. Thank you to the students who voted!
We're upgrading the Wallace Wurth Building
Estate Management will be refurbishing parts of Levels LG and G of the C27 Wallace Wurth Building from 28 August 2024 to 31 January 2025.
UNSW's new Integrated Acute Services Building officially opens
UNSW has opened its new Integrated Acute Services Building at Prince of Wales Hospital, marking a significant milestone in healthcare collaboration.
New clinical education spaces will connect students with hospital
From mid-2024, UNSW students will be able to learn in new flexibly designed spaces alongside the Prince of Wales Acute Services Building.
NSW Health endorses international student project: Safe sex and healthy relationships
NSW Health in partnership with International Students at UNSW have developed a series of five short online learning modules on sexual and reproductive health topics.
Research study | Understanding student knowledge and attitudes towards interprofessional education
Students in selected Medicine & Health programs are invited to join a UNSW study about understanding student knowledge and attitudes toward interprofessional education.
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2024
Internship opportunity at Medibank
Develop your professional skills in the health field! Applications close Sunday 18 February.
myEnglish Week
myEnglish Week is back! Join us to polish your academic English skills before the start of Term 1.
Explore Vertically Integrated Projects
Whether you want to work on implementing VR and AR in surgeries, building artificial hearts or growing animal products in the lab, there's a project for you.
UNSW Cancer Symposium
Join the symposium to collaborate and foster new ideas with cancer researchers from UNSW, local health districts, and medical research institutes.
MedConnect | The future health workforce: who, where, how?
Experts from across the Australian health landscape will share insights into the future health workforce in Australia.
Medicine & Health | 2024 Course Enrolment and Class Registration
Hey BMed/MD students! Don't forget to complete your 2024 annual course enrolment as soon as possible on myUNSW.
2024 Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference
Are you a medical student interested in rural medicine and health? Learn more about rural medicine at the 2024 Medical Student Rural Inspiration Conference!
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2023
Deeptech Deepdive with Nick East
Have you ever wondered what spinning out your research is like? What about doing it during your honours year?
Join Co-founder and CEO of QRN Diagnostics Nick East, as he discusses the journey so far and helping provide context and insights into what it is really like to take technology from the lab and begin turning it into products and a company.
Student Helen Han designs murals for Wallace Wurth building
Helen's designs won first place in a student mural design competition organised by Estate Management and have now been installed in the Wallace Wurth building.
Shape the future of medicine
Complete the MSOD survey to shape the policies that will impact your career pathways and improve medical education for future students.
Celebrating [STEMM] Women
Be inspired this International Women's Day by three UNSW Women leading the way in STEMM.
Women Leaders in STEMM | IWD 2023
Join us to celebrate Women Leaders in STEMM this International Women's Day.
Join the Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct Student and Early Career Advisory Group
Share your ideas and shape the future of our new Randwick Health & Innovation Precinct!
School of Health Sciences | Student Representative opportunity
The School of Health Sciences is looking for student representatives to join the new School Board Committee.
Technology and Longevity – how far can we go?
With the desire for a longer, healthier life continually at the forefront of human ambition, what role does technology play in shaping this future?
Led by Julie Robotham, join us for a panel discussion and live Q&A where experts delve into the impact and challenges of biomedical technology advancements.
School of Population Health - Two NEW courses!
The School of Population Health are launching two NEW courses in 2023 which are available to all students as GenEd offerings.
Genetics and Society | Enrol now for Term 2
Enrol in this GenEd course to learn about the exciting world of genetics and genomics!
myEnglish Week
Put your best foot forward in Term 3! myEnglish Week is a free program of fun and interactive workshops to help you build confidence in Academic English.
Coping with Uncertainty
There is an urgent need for research evidence to inform both structural change and evidence-based psychological interventions to improve the mental health of refugees living with prolonged uncertainty. Join us on Wednesday 24 May to learn more.
Medicine and Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee | Student representative wanted
The Medicine and Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee is looking for a Health Sciences student representative.
Express your interest by Friday 9 June.
Take part in a Medicine & Health student research study
Researchers at UNSW are conducting a project to develop a tool for measuring self-regulated learning in health professional students. Student enrolled in Exercise Physiology, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Nutrition programs in the UNSW faculty of Medicine and Health, are invited to take part.
2023 David Cooper Lecture | Michael Kirby on Health and Human Rights
A healthy world begins with accessible healthcare for all. Join us for an inspiring discussion on health and human rights with esteemed legal scholar, Michael Kirby.
Australian Mental Health Prize | Nominations now open
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Australian Mental Health Prize. This prestigious prize recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to mental health in Australia.
Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences Research Information Evening
Are you interested in Honours, a Master's Degree or PhD with the School of Biomedical Sciences or School of Health Sciences? Attend this information evening for an overview.
Planning to Publish: Research Datasets
Are you an HDR candidate interested in publishing your research dataset?
School of Population Health | Student & Staff Morning Tea
Network with fellow students and teaching staff at the School of Population Health.
Medicine & Health | Graduate Job Opportunity
The School of Population Health is currently looking for a full time Administrator to work from the Kensington Campus.
Applications close at 11.30pm Sunday, 29 October 2023!
Medicine & Health | Essay Competition
The Medical Council of NSW is holding an annual short essay prize for medical students currently studying in NSW.
Faculty of Medicine & Health | 2022 student awards
The Faculty of Medicine & Health presents awards to students annually for their outstanding achievements throughout the year.
Akuna Capital | STEM internship and graduate opportunities
Recruitment for internship and full-time graduate positions at Akuna Capital is open!
VIP Program
Up for a ChallENG? Application for various Vertically Integrated Projects in T1 2024 are now open for students.
Archive | News, opportunities & events from 2022
myEnglish Week - register now!
myEnglish Week is a free program to help build your language confidence at UNSW. Register now for T3: Monday 29th August to Friday 2nd September.
New research suggests reusable contact lenses increase the risk of eye infection
Simple changes to the way we use contact lenses could prevent many cases of sight-threatening eye infection, according to a new study by researchers at UNSW Sydney, University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Find the full article on UNSW Newsroom.
UNSW attracts $65 million in NHMRC Investigator Grants
UNSW has secured $65 million in funding for 36 world-leading projects, placing it first in Australia's leading Group of Eight (Go8) universities in this round of funding.