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News

Professor Emily Banks
Friday, 02 Jun 2023

New survey data released today by Cancer Council Victoria shows worrying increases in vaping and smoking among young Australians.

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Monday, 15 May 2023

Health messaging during the pandemic highlighted the need for better communication for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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Wednesday, 03 May 2023

This International Day of the Midwife, Kristen Graham works to support midwives working in remote and resource-limited communities.

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Vaping
Tuesday, 21 Mar 2023

E-cigarette use among young Australians has increased “alarmingly” in recent years, as a major peer-reviewed study led by The Australian National University.

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Associate Professor Aparna Lal
Monday, 27 Feb 2023

This International Women’s Day Associate Professor Aparna Lal argues for equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.

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Tuesday, 15 Nov 2022

The health of Australians is being threatened by persistent fossil fuel addiction, warns the 2022 MJA-Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report.

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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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