research opportunity
Invitation to become student presenter at ChangeXUnzipped global health conference.
Change X Unzipped (CxU) is a Victorian university student collaboration that hosts an annual two-day global health conference every year, with the aim to unite the global health groups at three major Victorian Universities - Ignite Monash, Universal Health at Deakin, and Melbourne Medical School’s Global Health Collective. CxU aims to resonate with students by discussing global issues that impact human health. Through the conference, we hope to shed light on sensitive topics that will help current students become better professionals in the future. This year, our focus will be on the environmental determinants that impact human health, under the theme “NExUS: Tackling Natural Environment, Urban & Social Ecosystems for Global Health Action”.
This year's conference includes 3 different ways for research students to participate and become better professionals in the future who can contribute to positive change in health communities.
** Ideal if research pertains to our theme (see this page for theme breakdown), but can extend to any global health topic!
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“Pecha-Kucha”
Format:
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The Pecha-Kucha (Japanese for “Chit-Chat”) is a quick engaging format of information delivery
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It involves creating a presentation with slides composed of only pictures. The presenter speaks for 20 seconds on each slide.
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For the conference it is anticipated that you will be given maximum 5 minutes with 10-15 slides (one picture per slide)
Selection criteria:
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Demonstration of connection to either of Natural Environment, Built Environment or Social influences on Health [Desirable but not mandatory]
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Demonstration of innovation, breaking barriers to health, or collaboration of different teams
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Demonstration of a clear message/action that fellow delegates can implement/involve in to promote population health
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Ensuring that a mix of different topics and disciplines are selected
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A3 Poster
Format:
- A3 Scientific poster (any choice of designs, but 11.7in x 16.5in dimension)
- Core elements of Title, Backgrounds, Methods, Findings, Discussion, “Take Home message” (conclusion) and references
- Clear mentioning of affiliations, research contributors/supervisors if presenting from a group research project
- Word limit - 700 words
Selection criteria:
1. Demonstration of connection to Natural Environment, Built Environment or Social influences on Health [desirable but not mandatory]
2. Demonstration of innovation, breaking barriers to health, or collaboration of different teams
3. Demonstration of a clear message that fellow delegates can implement/take away regarding tackling global health issues
4. Ensuring that a mix of different topics and disciplines are selected
03
Powerpoint Presentation
Format:
- A maximum of 8 minutes with 8 - 10 slides
- Core elements of Title slide, Background, Methods, Findings, Discussion, “Take Home message” (conclusion) and references
- Clear mentioning of affiliations, research contributors/ supervisors if presenting from a group research project
Selection criteria:
1. Demonstration of connection to Natural Environment, Built Environment or Social influences on Health [desirable but not mandatory]
2. Demonstration of innovation, breaking barriers to health, or collaboration of different teams
3. Demonstration of a clear message that fellow delegates can implement/take away regarding tackling global health issues
4. Ensuring that a mix of different topics and disciplines are selected
By offering these platforms, we are not only inspiring fellow delegates but also fostering an environment that encourages impactful contributions to health communities at both national and international levels. It's a wonderful initiative to promote the exchange of knowledge and ideas
among students who are passionate about global health issues.
If you are interested in being a student presenter, please fill out the google forms below, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
Pecha-Kucha - Expression Of Interest: https://forms.gle/UQwcEP6q5eFeB8pA7
A3 Poster OR Research Presentation - Expression Of Interest: https://forms.gle/9DEPSjspujekRFCeA