The University Of Sydney School Of Health Sciences

Congratulations to Associate Professor Joanne Arciuli for being selected as a 2019 SOAR Fellow! She plans to use the funding to leverage recent collaborations to improve the lives of children with developmental disabilities and accelerate engagement with community leaders. Find out more: https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2 018/10/08/soar.html

Congratulations to Dr Milena Simic for being selected as a 2019 SOAR Fellow! She plans on using her 100k grant to create international guidelines for clinical gait analysis in musculoskeletal conditions! Find out more: https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2 018/10/08/soar.html

Ryen knew he wanted a career in health, and was interested in using the latest advances in information technologies to improve healthcare processes and practices. That's why he chose the Bachelor of Science (Health): http://bit.ly/2KD78Og

Twenty University of Sydney academics, including 7 researchers in medicine and health, have been named 2019 SOAR Fellows and will receive $100,000 over the next two years to take their research careers to the next level: https://bit.ly/2CxVpkk

Common childhood speech disorder not caused by dummies, new study finds. The study's lead author, speech pathology lecturer, Dr Elise Baker from The University of Sydney joined RN Drive to explain why. Listen here: https://ab.co/2PnkMbq

Climate change is a dangerous cycle – as it gets hotter, those who can afford it blast the air-con while the rest of the planet heats up. But Assoc Prof Ollie Jay is guiding sustainable cooling strategies for the most vulnerable during bouts of hot weather. Don’t miss his free Raising the Bar talk at Harpoon Harry on 17 October – get your ticket: https://bit.ly/2DMfBQO

Before he was the founder and CEO of Hireup, one of Australia’s most talked about fit-for-purpose businesses, Jordan O’Reilly was a brother on a mission to change the lives of people living with disability.

Considering postgraduate study in Diagnostic Radiography or Occupational Therapy for next year? Try before you buy with a lunchtime masterclasses on October 9-11. Register now. http://bit.ly/2Of0Gm9

Gender inequity is a difficult cycle to break. Tackling this national issue, the University of Sydney sat down with female staff, students and alumni to hear their opinions and words of advice for women seeking success in male-dominated fields. Watch the full video: http://bit.ly/2y7H6OX

On the path to a career in allied health? Find out more about opportunities for allied health professionals and your future job prospects.

In the world of exercise medicine, Maria Fiatarone Singh is a gamechanger. Join Maria at Raising the Bar where she will discuss how lifting weights can not only help you stay fit, but also improve your health in unexpected ways. Registration is free.

Here are six things we discovered about studying Health Sciences at the University of Sydney from Ali. To hear the full list, watch the video: http://bit.ly/2KJcPKm

In the wake of ABC's Four Corners investigation Associate Professor Lee-Fay Low explains why Australia's aged-care system is failing older people and the fundamental shift that is needed to change things.

Are you a current student enrolled in a course at the Faculty of Health Sciences? You could be eligible to receive a scholarship for your studies!
Don't miss the opportunity - apply on Canvas before entries close: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/…/scholars hip-awards-and-prize…

Don't miss A/Prof Ollie Jay and Prof Maria Fiatarone Singh at Raising the Bar this year - get your free tickets now!

Can cold water swimming help with depression? Dr Kate Edwards from the discipline of exercise and sports science says, yes.

Associate Professor Lee-Fay Low says Australia’s residential aged-care system not meeting the emotional needs of older people.