The World Cancer Day theme 2025-2027 is United by Unique. 2027, the third and final year in this campaign, is dedicated to taking action. We are exploring how personal stories can be transformed into powerful advocacy tools – calling for a better, more compassionate, and inclusive cancer care. Key InformationDate. Thursday, 4 February 2027Location. Strangers’ … Read more
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, School of Physics, University of Sydney.Dr Kruszelnicki is a scientist, doctor and engineer whose fun-loving personality and gift for storytelling led him to become a well-known author and science communicator. In addition to his degrees in Physics and Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, and Medicine and Surgery, Dr Kruszelnicki has … Read more
The theme for World Cancer Day is United by Unique. In 2026 we are exploring what changes are needed to achieve people-centred care with the idea that ‘Your Story Will Change Minds’, to shift the conversation, highlight the gaps, and begin to change how care is seen. Key InformationDate. Wednesday, 4 February 2026Location. Strangers’ Function … Read more
The Cancer Research Network’s Postgraduate Student Group invites postgraduate students to attend this in-person career pathways and mentoring expert panel and networking event.This year’s theme is Changing Traditions with Bridging Academia and Industry: Future directions in Cancer ResearchMore information
Key InformationDate. Tuesday, 4 February 2025Location. Aerial UTS Function CentreTime. 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Opening AddressProfessor Tracey O’Brien. NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO, Cancer Institute NSW Confirmed Keynote SpeakersProfessor Vanessa Hayes. Petre Chair of Prostate Cancer Research, University of Sydney.Associate Professor Nicolas Hart. NHMRC Investigator Fellow (Cancer Survivorship), UTS.Associate Professor Natalie Taylor. Director … Read more
Professor Inger Mewburn. @ThesiswhispererDirector of Researcher Development, Australian National University“The Distracted Academic”Are you drowning in a sea of endless tasks, shiny new tools, and the constant pressure to be more productive? Join Professor Inger Mewburn as she challenges the myth of academic productivity and offers practical strategies to navigate the choppy waters of academia. Research … Read more
The CRN PGSWG will facilitate matching of Higher Degree by Research student (HDRs) mentees with mentors from different backgrounds including academia, clinical field and industry. Mentors will provide advice on different aspects of career development such as how to establish networks and collaborations, improve the reach of individual research, manage work/life balance, and transitioning between … Read more
This workshop will bring together researchers interested in all aspects of bowel cancer to discuss a strategy for this new collaborative network to deliver more impactful research and derive better outcomes for patients. 3:00-3:15 Professor Mark Molloy, Lawrence Penn Chair Bowel Cancer Research, SOMS/FMH, RNSH Medical Science Research: Introductory comments and perspectives from basic science research … Read more
Chaired by SCP Clinical and Strategic Partnerships Lead, Clinical Professor Rosemary Balleine, we invite all members to join us in person as we recognise and celebrate Sydney Cancer Partners’ first year anniversary. The purpose of this event is to: Reflect on achievements so far Learn about recent and upcoming member initiatives and opportunities to enhance … Read more
