Cultural Competence in Research Symposium

This symposium aims to build the capacity of Early- and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs) to integrate cultural competence into their research practices, fostering ethical, inclusive, and impactful scholarship. By providing interactive learning opportunities, expert insights, and peer discussions, the event will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate complex cultural dynamics in research. 

Tentative schedule:

9:00am - Registration opens

9:30 - Welcome to Country

9:40am - 10:20am: Cultural Competence in Research – A/Professor Gabrielle Russell

10:25am - 11:00am: Community Engagement and Research - Tianna Fatnowna

11:00am- 11:25am: Morning tea

11:30am - 12:10pm: Embedding Cultural Humility in Research Design and Ethics Review – Dr Vijayasarathi Ramanathan

12:15pm - 12:55pm - Session with Professor Ryan Naylor to be announced

12:55pm - 1:25pm: Lunch

1:30pm - 2:10pm: Academic Research and Social Engagement - Professor Bruce Isaacs

2:15pm - 2:55pm: Often asking, always learning: Reflections on the practice of cultural competence in public health research - Professor Julie Leask

3:00pm - 3:30pm Knowing Self: Critical Self-Reflection in Culturally Competent Research

3:30pm - Afternoon tea

This event is supported by an EMCR Training Grant from the University of Sydney Researcher Development Unit.