We offer a range of events designed for all ages, from prospective students interested in ophthalmology and vision to academics and the broader community.
We run events throughout the year for Institute researchers, staff and community members. Check back regularly or sign up to our mailing list for the latest events.
This free webinar is an opportunity to hear from leading corneal stem cell research experts and clinicians.
This year's edition will be held on 23 September 2026, 5:00-6:00 PM on Zoom.
Our annual Community Information Day is an opportunity for people in the vision impairment community to connect with each other, share experiences and get up-to-date information.
This year's Community Information Day will be held on 12 September 2026 (Saturday) at the University of Sydney CBD Business School.
This event gives people living with keratoconus the opportunity to speak with doctors and optometrists who specialise in the condition, learn from researchers on the latest developments and participate in discussions among clinicians, researchers, and patients.
This year's KeraClub was held on 12 November 2025 (Wednesday).
This free event hosted by leading macula researchers, is an opportunity for people in the vision impairment community to learn about the latest developments in treating macular disease.
This year's Macula Milestones was held in-person at the Claffy Lecture Theatre on 25 May 2026 (Monday) from 11AM to 1PM.
This event is free and provides the opportunity for patients and the community to learn about the latest developments in treating dry eye disease and improving patient outcomes.
At the DryEyeClub, participants interact with eye doctors, optometrists and researchers who specialise in the condition, as well as patients with dry eye disease.
This year's DryEyeClub was held online on 29 July 2026 (Wednesday) from 5 to 6PM.
The Coles Colloquium is held every year to share developments in ophthalmology, named in honour of long- time supporter Mr Ken Coles AM.
The keynote speaker for this year's Coles Colloquium was Chancellor David Thodey AO FTSE FAICD, the 19th Chancellor of the University of Sydney.
It was held on 29 July 2026 (Wednesday) from 6 to 8PM at the Claffy Lecture Theatre of Sydney Eye Hospital.
This conference and teaching course is a great opportunity for registrars to learn about relevant topics through lectures and cased based presentations, with interactive Q&A sessions.
The 2026 edition was held on 20-21 February 2026 (Friday, Saturday) at the University of Sydney CBD Business School, covering the topics: Paediatric Ophthalmology, Neuro-ophthalmology and Uveitis.
Contact ssi.events@sydney.edu.au for more details.
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