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Join Chau Chak Wing Museum for a series of interdisciplinary conversations that explore the miraculous world of models as they are used across teaching, research, and for public presentation. Moderated by curator, writer and educator Kate Goodwin. Register now: sydney.edu.au/museum/whats-o…


Are certain accents perceived more favourably than others - and why? Can we separate content matter with the socio-context and bias? Linguist John McWhorter explains, using the example of Harry Potter. Watch the full talk: ow.ly/M9U450VzJ7k Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The first episode of Making Sense of History (S2) is out now! Nick Eckstein talks to museum curator and historian Brad Manera, about the meaning of 'Anzac' and where it comes from, women in war & the Gallipoli 'Australian character'. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 🎧 ow.ly/TUpa50VyFCe


Join University of Sydney experts on Fri 9 May to explore the health and humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and the global response to what is now considered the world's worst displacement crisis. Hosted by Sydney Peace Foundation 🕊️ with support of Sydney Health Free to register: ow.ly/wvP250VunyO


Sham el-Naseem is an ancient Egyptian festival that marks the start of Spring. Visit Chau Chak Wing Museum for an Egyptian day of picnicking, authentic Egyptian food, music, shadow puppet shows, and bilingual English-Arabic floor talks. See the schedule: sydney.edu.au/museum/whats-o…




Join our next public talk on critical minerals and their role in the net zero transition. Hear from experts Prof. Marjorie Valix, Prof. Susan Park, Namali Mackay, Andrew Petersen. Hosted by Prof. Deanna D’Alessandro. Register: ow.ly/A2Ta50VLLt2 Sydney Environment Institute (Archive Account)



Join us for 'Radical Chorality: Herodotus’ Scythian Swarms' The 2025 William Ritchie Lecture 28 May, 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Chau Chak Museum events.humanitix.com/2025-william-r… This lecture is free Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Vere Gordon Childe Centre Sydney Ideas


Explore great science & stories at Pint of Science AU festival, which kicks off on 19 May! Tix are still avail to talks from #USYD academics exploring fitness fraud, finding radio stars & game theory x cryptography. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4dbvIo8 #Pint25 #PintAU25


Join Sydney Health at this year's Cardiovascular Research Showcase to explore transformative solutions, build valuable connections & contribute to the next wave of cardiovascular advancements. Register: ow.ly/FChq50VLM8j


Thank you to our host Prof Deanna D'Alessandro and expert panel to tackle the complex role that critical minerals play in our world, and what we can do to create a more sustainable and just future. Catch up on demand: bit.ly/3HesqVi Sydney Environment Institute (Archive Account) Critical Minerals Association Australia BCSD Australia


We've joined Bluesky, and we'd love to see you there! We will still be active here, but for those using Bluesky, you can follow us there as well: Angela Raspass.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/sydney…

Welcome Daniel Browning to University of Sydney! A highly respected & award-winning Bundjalung & Kullilli writer, journalist & broadcaster, Daniel joins SACE | School of Art, Communication and English as inaugural Professor of Indigenous Cultural & Creative Industries. Learn more: bit.ly/43VZJnA


The end of everything sounds confronting - but Katie Mack transforms this topic into a captivating journey through space, time & theory. Join this free public talk where she explores the universe's biggest mysteries - and makes them fun. bit.ly/44ZakR1 Sydney Science


Australia is at a crossroads to boost national economic productivity, writes Prof Deanna D'Alessandro & Dr Kate Harrison Brennan in The Conversation. One part of the solution has received little public attention: boosting support for scientific research. Read more: bit.ly/4jHvxmi


This Thursday, Professor Mohammed Hashem hosts a fascinating free talk at Chau Chak Wing Museum - Egyptians and the ANZACs: The Untold Story. Discover an ANZAC story rarely told - the extraordinary role of the Egyptian Labor Corps during World War 1 Register now: bit.ly/3HQS8zw
