Sleep Talks
Presented by the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
After the success of our 2024 series, we’re excited to be back for the 2025 Sleep Talks series!
These free public events will feature leading clinicians, educators, and researchers in sleep and chronobiology. Explore the latest insights and evidence on sleep health, its impact on individuals and society, and why sleep is crucial for overall well-being.
Program
Thursday 17 July 2025, 12pm – 1pm
Beyond counting sheep: The Science behind Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia
Host: Professor Delwyn Bartlett
Thursday 21 August 2025, 12pm – 1pm
How do we measure sleep in the laboratory ?
Host: Mr Joshua Benson
Thursday 25 September 2025, 12pm – 1pm
Is daylight saving a human health hazard?
Host: Professor Nat Marshall
Thursday 23 October 2025, 12pm – 1pm
The challenge of staying awake with narcolepsy
Host: Professor Brendon Yee
Thursday 20 November 2025, 12pm – 1pm
What do sleeping pills do to your sleep?
Host: Professor Bandana Saini
Contact Us
For more details about the series, contact us at dvc.medicine.and.health@mq.edu.au.
Main campus
Wallumattagal Campus
Balaclava Road
Macquarie University NSW 2109
City campus
Angel Place
Level 24, 123 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
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