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Upcoming events in 2026

Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship Official Launch & Symposium (Online)

(Online for general admission | In-person by invitation only due to capacity)

When? Thursday, 05 February 2026 | 9:00am – 4:30pm AEDT 

Theme: Transforming cancer care beyond survival

Join international experts, researchers and survivors online for a full‑day program exploring cutting‑edge research, lived experience and the future of integrated survivorship care.

The includes a keynote address by Professor Johansen: “Population Approach to Survivorship Care: Lessons from Denmark”. If you wish to meet with Professor Johansen 1:1 or in a small groups during his visit, please contact us on cancersurvivorship@unsw.edu.au

This is a unique opportunity to engage with one of the leading voices in cancer survivorship research and help shape the future of care for people living with and beyond cancer.

*Microsoft webinar link will be provided upon registration.*
Register here

2026 Cancer Symposium

Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions and innovative ideas. This in-person event will be held at the NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre on Thursday 11 June 2026.

Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals passionate about advancing cancer research. Mark your calendars and save the date!
Register here

Past events

  • The 5th Cancer and Immunology Idea’s Forum took place on Friday 19 September 2025. Building on from 2024, the Forum was an equal joint-venture between UNSW Faculty of Medicine & Health's Cancer and Triple I (Infectious Disease, Immunity & Inflammation) Research Themes in collaboration with Maridulu Budyari Gumal (SPHERE) Cancer CAG, NSW Regional Cancer Research Network, Sydney Cancer Partners, The University of Sydney Cancer Research Network: Tumour Microenvironment & Metabolism Special Interest Group and Macquarie University.

  • The 4th Annual UNSW Cancer Symposium was held on Thursday 19th June 2025 at the NSW Teacher's Federation Conference Centre. 
    View Symposium Recap

  • The first EMCR Cancer Theme Workshop was held on 21 November 2024. The aim of the workshop was to help EMCRs identify goals, audiences and engagement opportunities, plus gain insights on partnerships and profile building. 

  • The 4th Cancer and Immunology Idea’s Forum took place on Friday 16 August 2024. For the first time the Forum was an equal joint-venture between the University of New South Wales and The University of Sydney.

  • The 3rd Annual UNSW Cancer Symposium was held on Thursday 13 June 2024 at the NSW Teacher's Federation Conference Centre. 
    View Symposium Recap

  • The 3rd Cancer and Immunology Idea’s Forum took place on Friday 23 November 2023 at the NSW Teacher's Federation Conference Centre. 

  • The 2nd Annual UNSW Cancer Symposium was held exclusively in-person for the first time on Friday 30 June 2023 at the NSW Teacher's Federation Conference Centre.