Prof Haryana Dhillon (USYD) Title: I will survive: challenges of psycho-oncology and supportive care clinical trials Abstract: The psychological and physiological impacts of cancer and its treatment are well recognised as contributing to major reductions in quality of life and function amongst cancer survivors. There have been many interventions developed and shown to be efficacious.  […]

A/Prof Alissa Beath, A/Prof Simon Boag, Dr Lisa Kim, Dr Steson Lo, Dr Elizabeth Seeley, Dr Shannon Webb, Dr Kelsey Zimmermann & Mr James Brown (chair)  Title: Boots on the Ground: Our Education-Focussed Recruits Abstract: The School of Psychology has seen dramatic growth in the last year with the hiring of new staff. Many of […]

A/Prof Janie Busby Grant & A/Prof Amanda George (University of Canberra) Title: Understanding Industry Demand for Australia’s Psychology Graduates Abstract: It is currently unclear where Psychology students can be employed after graduating, particularly those who exit at the 3-year degree; this impacts student recruitment, graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes. A UC- ANU research collaboration analysed […]

Prof Michael Richardson (Macquarie University) Title: Modelling the Behavioural Dynamics of Multi-agent Coordination: Dynamical Primitives, Machine Learning, and Generative AI Abstract: Effective multi-agent interaction and teamwork depends on individuals’ ability to coordinate their movements, actions, and decisions in dynamic environments. Expert performance is often distinguished by the flexibility and efficiency with which individuals determine who, how, and when to […]