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Raising the Bar - Health Edition
On Wednesday 13 May 2026, the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences transformed some of Melbourne’s favourite bars and pubs into popup classrooms for one inspiring night.
It was a special health edition of Raising the Bar – an evening of bold ideas and new learning – presented by some of Melbourne’s leading healthcare experts. Guests were able to choose from 20 different talks across 10 venues in the one night, with topics ranging from AI and cancer research to menopause information overload, helping kids sleep, healthy social media habits, the future of robotic surgery and much more.
Missed out on attending? Good news! The talks are all being converted into a podcast series and is coming soon.
Transforming diabetes care
Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia and one of the biggest challenges confronting Australia’s health system.
On Tuesday 6 August 2024, a panel of health practitioners and academics, came together to explore the future of diabetes prevention and care that seeks to keep people happier, healthier, and out of hospital for longer.
First do no harm: Is sustainable healthcare the prescription for the future?
On 14 May 2024, clinicians and academic experts discussed healthcare's responsibility to lead the charge in finding sustainable solutions, and highlight groundbreaking research and innovation being conducted at the University of Melbourne to achieve low carbon, high value care in Australian hospitals.
Precision Cancer Care: It's Personal
On 31 October 2023, expert clinicians and academics shared how their research in genomics, immunology and liquid biopsies has an impact on developing new targeted cancer treatments and improving cancer diagnosis and care accessibility to rural, regional and Indigenous communities.
Is AI the Future of Mental Health Care?
On 31 May 2023, University of Melbourne and industry experts came together to share their insights with the alumni community on how AI technology could provide tangible and sustainable solutions in the field of mental health care.
Alumni Hour
The Alumni Hour is a series that provides an in-depth look into some of the Faculty's most extraordinary and accomplished Alumni. Join us and renowned ABC presenter Angela Lavoipierre for conversations that will inspire the next generation of health care professionals.