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News

Thursday, 15 Oct 2020

Increasing awareness and preventing disease on this Global Handwashing Day

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Summary report on use of e-cigarettes
Wednesday, 30 Sep 2020

Using e-cigarettes triples the chance of a non-smoker taking up cigarettes and there is "insufficient" evidence that they help smokers quit.

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Thursday, 24 Sep 2020

Dr Meru Sheel collaborates with the Australian Regional Immunisation Alliance which has been funded $3M to support immunisation activities in the region

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Wednesday, 16 Sep 2020

Professor Banwell and team awarded $199K to investigate the impact of COVID-19 social connectedness and mental health

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Wednesday, 02 Sep 2020

More than 50,000 people have accessed specialised pandemic training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and health practitioners.

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Cartoon man walking through crowd with COVID-19 virus droplets
Tuesday, 25 Aug 2020

Experts warn of SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission to better understand environmental transmission.

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Events

A computer monitor displayed outdoors showing a document titled "ANU Research Survey on Wetland Benefits and Health" with a scenic wetland in the background.
25 May 2023 | 12:30 - 1pm

A discussion of the challenges and opportunities for promoting safe and enjoyable water-based recreational activities in urban Canberra

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Illustration of a map of Australia with colorful connections and the phrase "Healthy Environments And Lives HEAL" in large, teal letters.
24 Nov 2022 | 12 - 6pm

A free two-day live and virtual forum on human health, climate and environmental change solutions in Australia.

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Illustration of a map of Australia with colorful connections and the phrase "Healthy Environments And Lives HEAL" in large, teal letters.
23 Nov 2022 | 12 - 6pm

A free two-day live and virtual forum on human health, climate and environmental change solutions in Australia.

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A woman presenting at a conference with a digital projection in the background.
17 Nov 2022 | 1 - 1:30pm

Developing a framework to enhance gender equity and inclusivity in Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs).

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A young boy joyfully playing in sprinkling water with sunlight casting a golden glow around him.
6 Oct 2022 | 1 - 1:30pm

Join Dr Jo Lane for Mental Health Month 2022 who will provide evidence-based research and practical strategies on how to connect with the Power of Fun.

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A woman and man walking through a bustling outdoor market with muddy ground.
7 Sep 2022 | 9am - 12:30pm

World Field Epidemiology Day is a global movement that recognises and raises awareness of field epidemiology.

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View from a vehicle of a rickshaw and multiple street signs, including one labeled "Kakarbhitta," in a sunlit, bustling street scene.
19 May 2022 | 12:30 - 1pm

This thesis aims to improve understanding of the goals and outcomes of comprehensive support services for survivors of sex trafficking in Northeast India.

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Firefighters in protective gear operating a high-pressure hose to spray water during a firefighting exercise.
5 May 2022 | 1 - 1:45pm

The team invites you to learn about the study and its published findings, ask questions, and participate in a thoughtful discussion.

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A woman sleeping in her bed under blue lighting.
25 Nov 2021 | 1 - 1:30pm

This undergraduate project investigates whether a relationship exists between mitochondrial function and autonomic symptoms in people with ME/CFS.

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