The John Curtin School of Medical Research - JCSMR

14/08/2026

Thinking about a career in a medical or allied health profession? Curious about how to balance a career that integrates patient care and groundbreaking research? Discover more when Life as a Clinician-Scientist ACT symposium returns to Canberra.
If you're a medical/health student, science student, or early-career health professional or researcher, discover how combining patient care with research can amplify your impact. Join us to hear from clinician-researchers as they share how they have translated clinical questions into discoveries that are improving and changing lives. This event will include clinician-researcher perspectives from both medicine and allied health professions - all are welcome.

🎓 Event: Life as a Clinician-Scientist ACT
📅 Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026
🕒 Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Location: ANU, John Curtin School of Medical Research
🎟️ Tickets: $20* (Get $10 off using the code RESEARCH10)
📝 Register now: https://bit.ly/LACS-ACT-26

Keynote speaker, Professor Michael Kidd AO FAHMS, is Australia’s Chief Medical Officer. He has built an extraordinary career spanning general practice, research, medical education and health policy. From his beginnings as a GP to publishing more than 250 peer-reviewed papers and influencing healthcare nationally and internationally, Professor Kidd's journey demonstrates the power of combining health care with research. The keynote talk will be followed by a cross-profession panel discussion with speakers from medicine and allied health.

Unable to make it? Stay in touch by signing up to the Life as a Clinician-Scientist mailing list here: https://aahms.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f69d75877221c72012134a775&id=a9817809f4

12/08/2026

🎓 JCSMR Honours Information Evening 2026 🧬🔬

What an incredible evening at JCSMR Honours Information Evening 2026! 🌟

A fantastic turnout, massive participation, and truly houseful sessions reflected the enthusiasm and curiosity of the next generation of researchers.

It was wonderful to see so many bright minds exploring opportunities, connecting with researchers, and discovering the exciting world of biomedical research at JCSMR.

A great evening filled with inspiration, curiosity and possibilities!

📸: Sonam Pema

FutureResearchers

29/07/2026

ANU turns 80 this year and we want you to celebrate with us 🎂

On Saturday 15 August from 10am–4pm, ANU Community Day will bring the Kambri precinct to life with interactive exhibitions, live music, workshops, cultural experiences and research you can see in action. There will also be opportunities to tour some of the remarkable places across campus, including University House and the Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility.

Bring the family, wander through campus and meet the people, ideas and discoveries that have shaped ANU over the past 80 years.

Register now: quicklink.anu.edu.au/9jpj

27/07/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Join us in person to explore Honours options and get all your questions answered!

📍131 Garran RdActon, ACT
📆Thursday 6 August | 4:30 PM-5:30PM

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦?
Come along to our in-person event to get all the insights straight from the experts. Chat with faculty, meet current students, and find out what’s in store for 2026. It’s a perfect chance to ask questions and see if this path is right for you.

Don’t miss out on this fun and informative evening!

𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒑𝒊𝒛𝒛𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒌𝒔 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 4:45 𝒑𝒎.

RSVP by Tuesday 5th August for catering purposes.

Registration Link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honours-information-evening-2026-tickets-1991426713909?aff=oddtdtcreator
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24/07/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.

A great day connecting with colleagues at the CoSM General Administration Team Meeting- sharing ideas, strengthening collaboration, and shaping the future together. Every conversation and shared experience helps build a stronger team and a better workplace.

Here’s to teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement!

❤️

23/07/2026

Friday WIP 🌿

Every Friday, IID team come together for WIP - not just to meet, but to pause, reflect, and reconnect.

It’s amazing how a thoughtfully prepared space can make such a difference. The simple setup, peaceful atmosphere, and shared moments create an environment where participants can slow down, refresh their minds, nourish their souls, and leave feeling a little lighter than when they arrived.

Wishing everyone a beautiful Friday!!

🧡❤️💚💛💙💜

❤️ ☀️ ❤️

23/07/2026

Some friendships are like rivers - they may take different paths, but they always carry the same memories and flow back to the heart.

Let’s celebrate Friendship!!

❤️

21/07/2026

𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐨𝐞☕️

Some days aren’t about rushing, they’re about reconnecting.

Today was one of those beautiful days where so many walked in, shared a cup of coffee, exchanged stories, laughter, and simply enjoyed each other’s company. In a world that moves so fast, it’s these unplanned conversations and quality moments that remind us how meaningful human connection truly is.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by. Here’s to more coffee, more conversations, and more moments that warm the heart.

JCSMR Main Tea Room
💛💚🧡❤️💜💙

20/07/2026

17/07/2026

🚀𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬! 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤!🧬

Looking to build your bioinformatics and data analysis skills? We’re excited to share the next round of Workshop Series designed to help researchers, students, and professionals gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge analytical tools.

📅 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬:
✅ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑 (𝟐𝟕-𝟐𝟖 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲, 𝟏-𝟓𝐩𝐦)
✅ 𝐑𝐍𝐀-𝐬𝐞𝐪 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 (𝟑-𝟒 𝐀𝐮𝐠, 𝟏-𝟓𝐩𝐦)
✅ 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐍𝐀-𝐬𝐞𝐪 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 (𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐮𝐠, 𝟏-𝟓𝐩𝐦)
✅ 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 (𝟏 𝐒𝐞𝐩, 𝟏-𝟓𝐩𝐦)
✅ 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩-𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝟏𝟕 𝐀𝐮𝐠 & 𝟕 𝐒𝐞𝐩, 𝟐𝐩𝐦-𝟒𝐩𝐦)

Whether you're just getting started or looking to advance your expertise, these sessions offer valuable practical knowledge and insights from experts in the field.

🎯 Mark the dates, secure your spot, and take your research skills to the next level!