Re-Connecting Minds: An End of Year EMCR in Mental Health Research Event

The Australasian Society for Bipolar & Depressive Disorders (ASBDD) is excited to invite you to a special end-of-year gathering designed for the early- and mid-career researcher community in bipolar and depressive disorder research.

Date: 4th December 2025
Time: 4pm-7pm
Location: Upper East Dining Room, University House, 53 Professors Rd

Join us for an open dialogue between Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs) and senior mental health researchers on goal setting, turning connections into collaborations, and professional development.

We will be joined by:

• Professor Malcolm Hopwood
• Professor Sue Cotton
• Dr Robin Cash

Networking will take centre stage, with plenty of time to engage with colleagues over canapes. Plus, don’t miss our professional headshot station– a great way to update your professional profile and boost your visibility!

This interactive event will be the perfect chance to:

✨ Connect with peers and leaders in mental health research

✨ Develop your professional profile and career

✨ Plan ahead for 2026 with fresh insights and collaborations

note this will be a photographed event, if for whatever reason you do not wish to be photographed please reach out to the ASBDD EMCR team: emcr@asbdd.org.au