News and Events
5 April 2017
NICM's Acupuncture for Women's Health - practitioner focussed research seminar - has received positive feedback with over 50 practitioners attending. The evening seminar covered a range of women's health topics from pelvic pain, to lactation and menopause.
NICM's Acupuncture for Women's Health - practitioner focussed research seminar - has received positive feedback with over 50 practitioners attending. The evening seminar covered a range of women's health topics from pelvic pain, to lactation and menopause.
4 April 2017
The United Nation 2030 Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. Western Sydney University has signed the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Higher Education Commitment in March 2017, joining an innovative group of Australian universities.
The United Nation 2030 Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. Western Sydney University has signed the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Higher Education Commitment in March 2017, joining an innovative group of Australian universities.
3 April 2017
NICM welcomes two philanthropic gifts totalling $10 million – the largest in the University’s history. The Blackmore Foundation, Marcus and Caroline Blackmore's personal philanthropic trust, and Australian natural health company Blackmores, are each gifting $5 million to the University.
NICM welcomes two philanthropic gifts totalling $10 million – the largest in the University’s history. The Blackmore Foundation, Marcus and Caroline Blackmore's personal philanthropic trust, and Australian natural health company Blackmores, are each gifting $5 million to the University.
31 March 2017
The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has appointed four new members to its Chinese Medicine Reference Group. NICM congratulate the new members, which include Dr Carolyn Ee, Ms Geraldine Robinson, Mr Kevin Ryan and Ms Dina Tsiopelas.
The Chinese Medicine Board of Australia has appointed four new members to its Chinese Medicine Reference Group. NICM congratulate the new members, which include Dr Carolyn Ee, Ms Geraldine Robinson, Mr Kevin Ryan and Ms Dina Tsiopelas.
24 March 2017
NICM and UNSW researchers are investigating in a pilot clinical trial if acupuncture is effective in treating the symptoms of endometriosis, a gynaecological disease that causes pain and/or infertility and affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide.
NICM and UNSW researchers are investigating in a pilot clinical trial if acupuncture is effective in treating the symptoms of endometriosis, a gynaecological disease that causes pain and/or infertility and affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide.
22 March 2017
It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Professor George Lewith on Friday, March 17, 2017.
It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Professor George Lewith on Friday, March 17, 2017.
21 March 2017
The Government’s National Science Statement was released today during Science meets Parliament by the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos. The statement sets a long-term approach to science, providing guidance for government investment and decision making and clarity on strategic aims.
The Government’s National Science Statement was released today during Science meets Parliament by the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos. The statement sets a long-term approach to science, providing guidance for government investment and decision making and clarity on strategic aims.
16 March 2017
We are delighted Professor Jerome Sarris commenced his role this year with NICM as our new Deputy Director, a role critical in fulfilling our Institute's mission. In his first few months, Professor Sarris has met with many of NICM's stakeholders from academics, government, industry, associations and the healthcare sector.
We are delighted Professor Jerome Sarris commenced his role this year with NICM as our new Deputy Director, a role critical in fulfilling our Institute's mission. In his first few months, Professor Sarris has met with many of NICM's stakeholders from academics, government, industry, associations and the healthcare sector.
10 March 2017
NICM Researchers, students and staff today participated in "March into Yellow" - a day designed to bring awareness to endometriosis. March into Yellow is a worldwide event supported by Endometriosis Australia.
NICM Researchers, students and staff today participated in "March into Yellow" - a day designed to bring awareness to endometriosis. March into Yellow is a worldwide event supported by Endometriosis Australia.
3 March 2017
A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2016 has been published. The report draws on data from the 2015/16 annual report by AHPRA and the National Boards.
A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2016 has been published. The report draws on data from the 2015/16 annual report by AHPRA and the National Boards.
