University of Melbourne Events Calendar

In Stone Soup nothing is as it seems. Leading Australian artistHany Armanious transforms everyday objects, from crackers and candles to paint trays and lumps of Blu-Tack, into near-perfect doubles that make the familiar feel newly alive.  

His practice unsettles what we think we know, asking us to pause, look closer and rediscover the joy of seeing things as if for the very first time. Featuring more than 80 works spanning 15 years of practice, including many never before seen in Australia, this major exhibition offers a rare chance to encounter the world anew. 

Digital Futures: Rethinking Health and Care

Digital Health Week is an opportunity for anyone interested in digital health to share research and ideas.

As digital innovation accelerates, the future of health and care is being redefined. 

Digital Health Week 2026 is a collaboration between The University of Sydney, UNSW, UQ, and The University of Melbourne, returning for its sixth year.

It is an informative and provocative showcase of innovation in digital health, bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and technologists to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping healthcare—including AI, data analytics, remote monitoring, virtual care, social media, and more.

Join us for critical conversations, cutting-edge insights, and collaborative opportunities that will drive positive change and improve health outcomes for everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Keynote Speaker: Dr Peter Steel

Learning health system strategies in the AI era

Dr Peter Steel, MA, MBBS, FACEP
Vice Chair of Clinical Services, Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center

As healthcare systems face rising costs, fragmented infrastructure, and rapid digital disruption, the imperative to translate data into measurable value has never been greater.

In this keynote, Dr. Peter Steel explores how the Learning Health System (LHS) offers a bold yet practical blueprint for health systems to thrive in the AI era. By treating clinical data as a strategic asset—not just a byproduct of care—LHS models enable continuous learning, agile innovation, and scalable impact.

Drawing on global examples and recent U.S. policy shifts, this talk will unpack how healthcare leaders can embed research, digital infrastructure, and adaptive workflows to turn real-time data into system-wide improvement.