Upcoming events hosted by or involving Genetics Otago will be listed here. Please check back regularly for updates. A calendar of events that may be of interest to our members can be found at the bottom of this page and in the sidebar of other pages on this site, please note that this includes events hosted outside of Genetics Otago.
Career Evening
Unsure what you can do with a Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience or Microbiology background? Come along and hear about some avenues from local graduates and employers.
Who should attend? This event is open to all 300 and 400-level students in Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience and Microbiology, as well as interested postgraduate students. The event has limited spaces, please RSVP by Wednesday 18th September to secure your place at this event.
What the event involves? The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with short presentations from the guest speakers, followed by an opportunity to chat and network with the speakers over pizza. Details of speakers will be published here once confirmed.
Date: 25th September 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: BI.G13, Biochemistry Building
Programme
Careers Evening Programme_draft
Please note that the order of speakers is subject to change
Registration
Registration for this event is via Career Hub, please use the button below to be redirected to the registration page.
Calendar of Events
The below is a calendar of events hosted by GO as well as events hosted by others that may be of interest to our members. If you have an event you would like us to include please contact us here.
Biostatistical thinking for Health Researchers – 20th November 2023
Unlock the power of biostatistics in health research through our one-day, hands-on workshop. Designed with the modern health researcher in mind, this interactive workshop aims to demystify the often complex realm of biostatistics.
Target audience: Health researchers and Postgraduate students (not biostatisticians)
Please refer to the attached posters for more details.
Biostatistical thinking for Health Researchers workshop Poster – Nov 2023
Kindly note, that you need to register for the Workshop. The early bird registration date has been extended to Sunday, 15th October 2023.
We are pleased to announce that MapNet will be held in Dunedin this November. Check out the flyer attached and website https://mapnet2023.github.io/register/. We will continue to update with sponsor and programme details.
Key dates:
Deadline for abstract submission – 25 October, 2023
Registration closes – 6 November, 2023
MapNet dates – 22-24 November, 2023
Causal Inference workshop – 23rd and 24th November 2023
This in-person, two-day Causal Inference workshop presented by Professor Michael Hudgens, Professor of Biostatistics and Chair of the Department of Biostatistics UNC-Chapel Hill, on the Thursday and Friday after the conference.
Target audience: Health researchers, epidemiologists, biostatisticians
Please refer to the attached posters for more details.
Causal Inference workshop Poster – Nov 2023
Kindly note, that you need to register for the Workshop. The early bird registration date has been extended to Sunday, 15th October 2023.
The Symposium “Functional Nucleic Acids: From Laboratory to Targeted Molecular Therapy” will be held on 23-24 November 2023 at Murdoch University Campus in Perth, Australia.
Don’t miss your chance to hear from global and industry pioneers in RNA Therapeutics at the 3rd International Symposium on Functional Nucleic Acids 23-24 November 2023 at Murdoch University, Perth.
For just $275.00(AUD) or a heavily discounted student rate of $75.00(AUD) you can hear the latest updates from around the world and build your networks.
See the attachment for announcement of Keynote speakers with more exciting speakers still to come. Your name could appear alongside these industry greats when you submit your abstract now.
Abstract submission deadline:
5pm Monday 30 October: Oral or Poster presentation.
Submit an abstract to be considered for an oral or poster.
Guidelines and submission details can be found on the website.
Please Note: Registration is required to submit an abstract.
We look forward to seeing you in Perth in November – REGISTER NOW!
Hosted at the University of Otago, the Bioinformatics Spring School 2023 is a week long training event for researchers, supported by Genomics Aotearoa and the New Zealand eScience Infrastructure (NeSI). This event is primarily targeted at researchers and students based in Aotearoa New Zealand. International applications will be considered but will need to be able to attend in-person.
Expressions of interest applications are now open and will close midnight, Friday 29th September 2023.
Full Details: https://otagobioinformaticsspringschool.github.io/2023/
7-9 February 2024 | Wellington
eResearch NZ is the leading conference for the research community in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Each year, it brings people together to connect, converse, and share their latest ideas and innovations.
In 2024, we’ll be hosting the event in Wellington. Our strategic theme is He Moana Pukepuke e Ekengia e te Waka | Navigating an evolving eResearch landscape
Together with the research community, we’ll be showcasing new innovations, technology and research while helping each other navigate the challenges in our changing field.
eResearch NZ is a collaborative initiative organised by REANNZ, NeSI and Genomics Aotearoa with the support of the wider community.
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Genomics Aotearoa is pleased to announce its Friday seminar series starts with Andelka Philips and Jan Charbonneau (University of Tasmania) on Friday, March 8 at 3pm, talking on “Privacy and the World of DTC – Data Breaches are already happening.” This is a follow-on from the very successful update Andelka gave our Genomics Aotearoa community last year on their genetics privacy survey.
