Upcoming Events
Rainbow Connections Exhibition Opening, 5.30pm Fri 9 August 2024
This exhibition showcases portrait photography by Fiona Wolf as an output of research undertaken by Dr Louisa Smith from Deakin’s School of Health and Social Development and Institute of Health Transformation. All are welcome to the exhibition launch 5.30pm Fri 9 August 2024 and the exhibition runs 3 August – 27 October 2024 at the Burwood Library Exhibition space. RSVP for the launch here.
Rainbow Connections was co-developed with LGBT+ people living with dementia and their peers who wanted to make their lives and relationships visible. The exhibition focuses on four people living with dementia and LGBT+ peers who are important to them. These relationships with peers – some of which are facilitated by the Aged Care Community Visitors Scheme – not only affirm and celebrate gender and sexuality diversity, but in some cases provide the only friendship in the person living with dementia’s life.
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FOH International Research Partnerships Colloquium Session 7, 5pm Tues 13 August 2024
Session 7: Blood flow restriction exercise training: Progressing the silver bullet to support muscle health and fitness in low functioning populations.
Each month we will feature one of our major international partners, with presentations from a Deakin and partner researcher on their latest collaborative work.
These 50 min sessions (20 minute presentation plus 30 min Q&A) will highlight the great research being progressed within our strategic partnerships, and provide an opportunity for all staff, HDR and other research students to learn more about our major international partners, the key researchers involved, and the opportunities that exist to engage.
For further information regarding each session details are available on the webpage or download the flyer.
EMCR Grant Development and Feedback session, 9.30am Wed 14 August 2024
You are invited to an EMCR Grant Development and Feedback workshop on 14 August at Burwood Corporate Centre.
Recent Category 1 grant recipients (A/Prof Anna Ugalde, Miranda Blake and Jennifer Browne) will discuss how they developed their research track record, built their profile, and how they developed their successful grant application.
We are also inviting EMCRS to present a research idea or proposal for a project / grant application. You will receive constructive feedback from the speaker panel. The purpose of the proposed pitch sessions is for EMCRs to receive immediate feedback in a supportive and constructive way from those outside their research team. The session is open to ideas from across the spectrum of the development pathway, from early stages of development to a more progressed proposal. Presentations will be 10 minutes in duration with 10-15 minutes provided for feedback and discussion.
SSN 2025 Interdisciplinary Incubator grant call for applications – information session 12.30pm 16 August 2024
The Deakin Science and Society Network (SSN) is pleased to announce the call for applications for its sixth annual interdisciplinary grant scheme. Applications are invited from early- and mid-career Deakin researchers to lead interdisciplinary Incubator projects up to $12 500. Applications close 14 October 2024 and the details and forms can be found here.
Please share this call amongst colleagues in the IHT, as this is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate across STEM and HASS disciplines, with support from experts at SSN. Our recent annual report highlights the advantages and opportunities that our programme and network afford.
Interested EMCARs are invited to join us for an online lunchtime information and collaborative networking session on Friday 16 August from 12:30 – 1:30, (registration here).
More information on the grant is on the SSN website. Enquiries about the application process should be directed to the SSN at ssn-info@deakin.edu.au
EMCR ‘Shut up and write’ fortnightly sessions, 10am Fri 16 August 2024
“Shut up and write” is a global movement that provides a supportive environment for EMCRs to meet, focus, and make progress on their writing. Academic work covers a diverse array of responsibilities and activities beyond writing, so much so that sometimes our writing takes a back seat. Whether you’re working on a journal article, grant proposal, thesis, or any other writing project, this is the perfect opportunity to set aside distractions and get some serious writing done.
Date: Every second Friday. More information in the calendar invites.
Time: Alternating between 10am – 12pm and 1pm-3pm
Location: https://deakin.zoom.us/j/2683644147?pwd=YnIzSVJPWkdDTDkrOElDWk5iOThrQT09
Meeting ID: 268 364 4147
Password: 528726
We look forward to seeing you there and making progress on our writing projects together!
Nature in Perspective: Therapeutic Horticulture in Photographs exhibition opens 20 August 2024
This group exhibition showcases multiple sets of photographic works by artists from local disability organisation Kevin Heinze GROW. Captured during a research collaboration with Deakin’s Institute for Health Transformation PhD Candidate, Megan Dennis, this arts-based ‘photovoice’ component of the project invited participants to use photography to explore their perspectives and experiences of therapeutic horticulture in the Kevin Heinze GROW program.
Date: Tuesday 20 August – Sunday 25 August. Opening Celebration 22 August, 4 pm – 7 pm
Venue: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill
These images are shared with the community to invite conversation about the purposeful use of nature and outdoor settings for health, wellbeing, and social connection, to understand first-hand experiences through the artists’ lens, and to reflect on the perspectives and narratives that emerge from the intersection of art and nature.
This exhibition forms part of a larger PhD research study supervised by A/P Claire Henderson-Wilson, Dr Joanne Watson and Dr Justin Lawson, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University.
2024 September Graduation Ceremonies – Academic Procession Registration closes 21 August 2024
You’re invited to register for the upcoming 2024 September Graduation Ceremonies. Please register your attendance via the Academic Procession Online Registration page by Wednesday, 21 August 2024 or earlier if possible.
VENUE: Costa Hall – Geelong Waterfront Campus
DATE: 17-20 September 2024
Note that both academic and professional staff are welcome to register to attend.
You can elect to attend in either of two ways:
- Register for the Academic Procession via the Academic Procession Online Registration page.
Please Note: The Academic Procession will be capped at 30 academics plus the Stage Party in the front row. Once we have reached capacity, we unfortunately are unable to accommodation additional academics on stage and the ceremony will be removed from the registration portal - Register for a VIP ticket to be seated in the audience.
This option is available to all staff, even if there is capacity remaining on stage. Please contact the Graduation team @ academic-procession@deakin.edu.au and we will arrange a ticket to be sent via email. No regalia will be required when seated in the audience
The Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC) invites you to our 2024 Annual Symposium, 30 August 2024
In a complex world, navigating clear pathways through the many health, aged care services and programs can be confusing. Exploring the barriers to, and opportunities for, successful navigation is vital to support informed decision making and enable better care and outcomes.
The Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC) invites you to our 2024 Annual Symposium, where we will hear how research and initiatives including data, design, and pathways can be used to facilitate access to health and aged care services for older people. You will hear evidence and experiences from the perspectives of consumers, researchers, clinicians and other experts in the field of ageing
Date: Friday 30 August 2024
Venue: Education & Learning Conference Room, St Vincent’s Hospital, 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065
Register here: https://www.nari.net.au/Event/10th-annual-marc-symposium-2024
Faculty of Health Mid-Career Researcher Fellowship Scheme – Now Open!
The Faculty of Health’s Mid-Career (MCR) Fellowship Scheme is designed to support mid-career academic teaching and research staff by enhancing research capacity in key areas to build the next generation of research leaders.
The fellowship provides 12 months of support at current employment, with successful fellows receiving a one-off research support grant of $10,000 to used towards direct research costs.
The 2025 MCR guidelines and application form are available at the Faculty Research SharePoint site.
Applications close 5:00pm Friday 20th September 2024.
Submission is to health-rcs@deakin.edu.au
For any queries, please contact Andrea Godfrey (Coordinator, Research Support) – health-rcs@deakin.edu.au
Logistic Regression 5 Day Masterclass tickets now on sale
Deakin Epidemiology is pleased to offer a summer Masterclass focused on Logistic regression to be delivered by arguably the world’s most famous teacher of this statistical technique – Prof. Stanley Lemeshow.
In years past, Lemeshow together with Ken Rothman offered back-to-back masterclasses in Biostats and Epi in Tasmania which were a bit of an institution, with many epidemiologists and biostatisticians building their knowledge and networks by heading south for a healthy dose of upskilling or as a refresher. Stan has agreed to offer this program onshore once again in Australia, this time at Deakin University’s Melbourne CBD campus 727 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008.
This 5-day course, 24-28 Feb 2025, will provide theoretical and hands-on practical knowledge and skills in statistical modeling with an in-depth focus on logistic regression analysis – the standard method for regression analysis of binary, multinomial and ordinal response data in health research.
Each day comprises a 4-hr class in the morning and a 2-hr practical session in the afternoon. And opportunities to network with fellow health and medical practitioners and researchers.
Save the date: IHT All Members Day Thurs 21 November 2024 at Deakin Downtown
Please join us for the last All Members Day of the year. More details to come.
Past Events
IHT Morning Teas Thursday 17 June at Burwood and Tuesday 31 July at Waterfront
It was great to see so many people connecting at the latest IHT morning teas at Burwood and Waterfront.
Faculty of Health’s Olympics Lunch
The Institute’s Operational team joined forces with the Health Consumers Centre at the Faculty of Health’s Olympics lunch on Monday 29 July 2024. Held in multiple locations across the University, the lunch was a fundraiser for Paralympics Australia.
IHT All Members Day 6 August – Changing the narrative from Stigma to Inclusion
Thank you to everyone who attended our All Members Day this week. Such a great vibe in the room with many ideas and collaborations seeded!
It was a fantastic agenda exploring the topic of stigma in research and in health services with particular focus on diabetes, disability, obesity and mental health.
The day was kicked off with our two keynote speakers Amy Morgan and Chris Groot (both from Melbourne University) which really provided some great insight into the Mental Health Stigma and the work that has progressed in this space. If you want to link with the stigma community further information is available via this link.
This was followed by a fantastic Lived Experience Panel with Philip Waters, Deaf Victoria, James McClure, Peer Support Worker, Barwon Health, Meaghan Read, Diabetes Victoria and Andrew Wilson, from the Weight Issues Network. The session facilitated by Alison Coughlan, provided an interesting perspective from health service users who have extensive exposure to stigma for varying reasons.
Thank you to Alison Coughlan and Liz Holmes-Truscott for facilitating our Call to Action Workshop and for volunteers who helped facilitate the discussions on each table.
Final thanks goes to the Planning Group; Anna Urbanowicz, DoH, Liz Holmes-Truscott, ACBRD, Alison Coughlan, HCC, Guncag Ozavci, QPS, Tari Forrester-Bowling, GLOBE, Eloise Litterbach, ACBRD and Andrew Brown, GLOBE. Their advice was critical in shaping an engaging and informing program of presenters.
Presentations from the day are available on the Members Portal via the following link:
All Members Day August 2024 Presentations
