NAPSA, Author at NAPSA

As many of us are aware, your NAPSA membership allows you to undertake a large variety of professional development opportunities, including networking, leadership and advocacy training, and opportunities to participate in national conferences.

However, something that you aren’t as aware of is that your NAPSA membership also provides you with the opportunity to engage with international institutions and explore pharmacy on a global scale online or in person, with one of the largest events rapidly approaching – IPSF Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium.

International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) is the world’s leading organisation for pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, and pharmacy student advocacy, representing over 600,000 members across 100+ countries.

Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium (APPS) – Surabaya, Indonesia

Leaders in Training (LiT): 5th – 7th July
Main Event: 7th – 14th July 2026
Post-Congress Tour (PCT): 14th – 16th July 2026

Registration process

Fill out the Expression of Interest form
Within 48 hours a Contact Person Confirmation Letter will be issued to your provided email address
For next steps and general information please refer to the Official APPS Registration Booklet provided by the APPS Chairperson and Organising Committee

Deadline for application: 11:59pm AEST 4th March 2026

If you are curious to learning more or are considering attending, we invite you to join our IPSF Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium and World Congress Delegate Information and Q&A Session. Please register your interest here before 11:59pm AEST February 24th 2026

Date: Thursday February 26th 2026
Time: 7pm AEST
Where: Online – Google Meet link to be sent closer to the event

I hope this gets everyone excited about 2026 and events to come! Please do not hesitate to reach out via ipsf@napsa.org.au if you have any questions or concerns.

NAPSA’s Pharmacy Student Research Poster Of The Year Competition is now live!

Pharmacy students from all year levels are invited to submit a poster of their research to compete for the 2025 Pharmacy Student Research Poster of the Year Award.

Fast Facts:

Who?

Current pharmacy students (from any/all year levels) who have completed a:

Honour’s Project, or
Research Assignment, or
Any kind of research project (either curricular or extra-curricular)

Where the research completed is related to pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmacy practice and/or pharmaceutical science.

What?

A Research Poster of your research project!

Posters should have a Title, Aim, Method, Results, Conclusion and a QR code that links to a reference list (Vancouver Style). Winning posters will be printed to A0 size, so the poster should be formatted to A0.

How + When?

Submit your finished poster to THIS GOOGLE FORM. Competition closes 11:59pm AEST 31st December 2025!

How Do You Win?

With a poster that is both impressive to look at AND is simultaneously scientifically accurate and professional.

The judging panel will include four leading and recognised scientists from the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association, a professional organisation of leading pharmaceutical researchers! SEE APSA HERE

PRIZE VALUES: 1st PLACE (RESEARCH POSTER OF THE YEAR): $150, RUNNERS UP $100 (2nd) AND $50 (3rd) AND YOUR POSTER PRESENTED AT NAPSA CONGRESS!

Good Luck – May the Best Poster Win!

The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with ABC First Aid, aimed at providing our members, the future of pharmacy, with convenient access to First Aid (FA) and CPR courses.

As the peak representative body for pharmacy students, NAPSA recognise the importance of regularly updating these qualifications which are necessary for registration as a pharmacist. This collaboration allows NAPSA members streamlined access to accredited FA and CPR courses.