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Disastrous Writing returns to Lismore
The annual Disastrous Writing Retreat is returning to UCRH in November, bringing together people from across the disaster and climate change space for two days of focused, in-person writing, connection and collaboration. Supporting stronger networks and the sharing of ideas is an important part of building healthier and more resilient
Disastrous Writing returns to Lismore
The annual Disastrous Writing Retreat is returning to UCRH in November, bringing together people from across the disaster and climate change space for two days of focused, in-person writing, connection and collaboration. Supporting stronger networks and the sharing of ideas is an important part of building healthier and more resilient
Disastrous Writing returns to Lismore
The annual Disastrous Writing Retreat is returning to UCRH in November, bringing together people from across the disaster and climate change space for two days of focused, in-person writing, connection
UCRH researchers recognised with major awards
Two UCRH researchers have received significant recognition for work that is helping shape the future of rural health research and Aboriginal health outcomes. Dr Cas Sedran-Price (pictured right) has been
Healthy country equals healthy people
This news post is part of a series for our website and quarterly newsletter where we are invite contributions from others who share our commitment to health equity. From partners,
Renewing local rural health partnership
The University of Sydney and Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership through their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a further three years, continuing their shared
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Exploring ways to promote research that integrates a diversity of disciplines was the focus of the recent and fourth annual Sustainability, Climate, and Health Collaboration at the University of Sydney. UCRH Research Fellow Rebecca McNaught was one of the organisers of the gathering, which saw around 50 people come together
Over forty local high school students descended on UCRH’s Lismore campus today for a first-hand and hands-on insight into what a career in health could look like for them. We hosted and presented the UCRH Health Careers Day in collaboration with Connect Northern Rivers. It was aimed at handpicked senior
A new paper co-authored by researchers from the Northern Rivers’ University Centre for Rural Health and Southern Cross University dives into the #BlackLivesMatter movement and its impact in Australia. The authors explore how this global movement, powered by social media, has challenged white supremacy by sharing stories of anti-Black discrimination.
New research from UCRH researchers has explored the implementation, feasibility and safety of a day-stay joint replacement pathway in a regional public hospital in Australia. With the volume of joint replacement procedures in Australia increasing, this growth is placing considerable pressure on health services. Innovations that support the ability to
New research co-authored by UCRH Director, Professor Vicki Flood has taken a deep dive into identifying barriers and enablers to undertaking research for healthcare professionals. The study was undertaken by PhD candidate Sharon Lee under the supervision of Professor Flood and Associate Professor in Exercise and Sport Science at the
We’ve all seen the shows on television, and probably all wondered how realistic they are. For our year three University of Sydney medical students, the answer is probably not that much, with the recent storyline less about the adrenaline rush of the operating room, and more about the contemplation of
Researchers from UCRH were among a group of academics who gathered in Sydney earlier this week for the University of Sydney Climate Research Forum. Representing UCRH at the Forum was leading Aboriginal health and climate researcher Associate Professor Veronica Matthews; Professor of Rural Health Ross Bailie; climate change adaptation and
UCRH’s Academic Coordinator Interdisciplinary Education, Frances Barraclough spoke at last week’s Australasian Association for Academic Primary Care (AAAPC) annual conference, outlining her work around building workforce capacity in primary care. AAAPC is a representative body for people undertaking teaching and research in academic primary care, and their conference included a
A new research paper co-authored by researchers from UCRH, the Sydney Environment Institute and elsewhere has emphasised that the urgency of today’s ecological crises cannot be overstated. The paper, Ecological Crises and Ecopolitics Research in Australia, has been published in the Australian Journal of Politics and History. The paper explores
Quandamooka researcher Associate Professor Veronica Matthews is among the group of leading experts, academics and industry representatives appointed to the new Climate and Health Expert Advisory Group. The Australian Government has established the expert advisory group to provide advice on reducing the impacts of climate change on the nation’s health.
UCRH researcher Rebecca McNaught has contributed to a new journal article titled Ecological Crises and Ecopolitics Research in Australia, which takes a hard look at how political science is responding to the scale and urgency of today’s environmental challenges. The paper argues that climate change and other ecological crises demand
Yesterday UCRH hosted the second Baribunmani Wanyi Ngay youth program for 2024, with around 60 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students attending to learn about careers in health. Baribunmani Wanyi Ngay is a Bundjalung phrase that means ‘I dreamed about you’ and reflects the key message of the
