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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · 2d

This Thursday, join the Faculty of Science for a thought-provoking evening that goes beyond the headlines, asking not only why polarisation takes hold but also what gives us hope for a more connected future.

Register: srkr.io/63320U08

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · 6d

Food makes us who we are. The ways we eat together change lives and communities.

This October, join us at #ParramattaLanes as great minds from @sydney.edu.au will be serving up inspired visions for changing the way we eat, produce and understand why food is so important.

Register: bit.ly/477SZG0

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · 13d

On Wednesday night we brought together some brilliant minds to explore the possibilities of healthy ageing and living well, at any stage of life. Presented with @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social at @sydney.edu.au

Catch up on the conversation now via the #SydneyIdeas YouTube channel: srkr.io/63320qHy

(Left to right): Elfy Scott, Olivier Piguet, Eleanor Drummond, Gilbert Knaggs

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · 14d

Join the Faculty of Science for the 2025 Dr Peter Domachuk Memorial Lecture presented by Professor Shanhui Fan from Stanford University.

Discuss modern advances in the use of nanostructures to control the flow of light and heat, and more on 1 October.

Register: srkr.io/63326UL6

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · 17d

Join @seisydney.bsky.social for the next part of the Climate Justice Series, exploring the limitations of green capitalism and alternative economic approaches that shift away from the growth paradigm.

Register: srkr.io/63327UIF

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · 20d

Join Eleanor Drummond to explore ageing, brain health & what's possible to stave off disease to live well, for longer.

Eleanor is a neuroscientist at @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social who is working to improve understanding about the causes of neurodegenerative disease.

Register: srkr.io/63325U4J

Sydney Ideas presents Slow ageing, 24 September 6:30pm @ The University of Sydney. Photo of Eleanor Drummond, neuroscientist at Brain and Mind Centre

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · 22d

The Festival of Urbanism returns for another exciting year!

Explore a program of conversations hosted by researchers, practitioners, community advocates and industry leaders.

More information: srkr.io/63323UIx

Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · 27d

@sydney.edu.au hosts the Disability Inclusion Festival until Tuesday 23 September.

The program includes interactive events, thought-provoking discussions and inspiring experiences celebrating Access, Equity and Belonging at the University.

See the full program: srkr.io/63326UIq

The artwork 'Life' by Shai de Vletter-Sont

Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · 28d

Join Sydney Southeast Asia Centre & the ASEAN-Australia Centre, for ASEAN in Focus 2025 on Wed 17 Sept - an annual forum on the future of ASEAN and Australia-ASEAN relations.

The forum explores Timor-Leste’s upcoming membership, economic integration & regional cooperation.

Register: bit.ly/4nulTG0

Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Sep 9

ICYMI we're on YouTube! Catch up on the full recordings of our Sydney Ideas public talks, as well as highlight snippets from our great speakers.

See more on our channel: srkr.io/63329Uax

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Sep 7

What if climate change isn’t just about the environment - but about how we connect with each other?
Dr Marlee Bower explores the ways that climate change is impacting how we relate to one another and more - in our recent public talk.

Watch via our YouTube: srkr.io/63324g9o

Expert Insight: The Ideas Roundtable: Is Australia alright?

Climate change is not just an economic or an environmental crisis, it's also a social one.

“As many of you know, climate change batters down the environmental social kind of routine based and community based facilities that help us have really good social connection and live kind of connected lives.

We see that in our Indigenous populations, in Australia, there's an increase in solastalgia, that feeling of grief associated with loss of land, country and story.”

"In Tuvalu and in areas like Fiji, research shows that people experiencing climate distress are more likely to withdraw from their communities and self isolate. But it's not just Indigenous communities that are affected.” - Dr Marlee Bower, Matilda Centre and Sydney Environment Institute

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join @sydney.edu.au experts to explore healthy ageing, new research into the ethics and science of dementia prevention.

Featuring @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social researchers Eleanor Drummond & Olivier Piguet, sociologist Gilbert Knaggs from FASS, and host Elfy Scott.

Register now: bit.ly/4pq3tYP

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Sep 3

Has AI gone made? In this session, experts will unpack the psychological chaos behind AI: chatbots, conspiracy spirals, deepfake & more.

Book now or view the full Curious program: srkr.io/63325gdJ

@sydney.edu.au is a proud partner of @sydneyoperahouse.bsky.social, and supporting #Curious.

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Aug 25

On 17 September, join the launch of the @sydney.edu.au's first Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report, a global milestone for higher education. This event includes an expert panel and documentary screening.

More info + register (free): srkr.io/63327gnZ

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Aug 18

Join us at Chau Chak Wing Museum tomorrow (12 pm - 2 pm) for a special event!

Dancers and choreographers from the University of Sydney Union’s MADSOC (Movement and Dance Society) take over the museum’s galleries for a series of performances.

More info: srkr.io/63326gu4

University of Sydney Union’s MADSOC (Movement and Dance Society) dancing at the Chau Chak WIng Museum

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Aug 14

The rich history of Sudan was directly challenged in recent hostilities in the nation.

On 18 August, Dr Julien Cooper outlines the damage & looting to sites, as well as current efforts to preserve and record material that has survived the crisis.

Free to register: srkr.io/63329gux

Heritage and conflict in Sudan - public lecture at the Chau Chak Wing Museum

Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Aug 13

Join @sydney.edu.au historian @sophieloywilson.bsky.social as she sits down with three extraordinary scholars who've made an impact on how we think about and do history. Hear from Shauna Bostock, André Dao & Katerina Teaiwa.

RSVP: srkr.io/63327grF'

@usyd-humanities.bsky.social

Person sitting on bench in gallery with artworks hanging from ceiling.
Image courtesy of Katerina Teaiwa

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Aug 12

Knots are everywhere: DNA, materials, and maths. How can we use algebra – numbers, operations, and structure – to unravel their mysteries?

Join this public lecture hosted by @sydmathinst.bsky.social, as part of National Science Week.
Register now: srkr.io/63326guY

Knots, graphs, and algebra - public lecture by Sydney Mathematical Research Institute

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Aug 11

Climate change, gender equality, AI & more: these were just some of the big topics explored in our recent open roundtable on social cohesion in Australia, with host Dr Rebecca Huntley & @sydney.edu.au experts incl @marleebower.bsky.social.

🎧 Catch up on-demand:
srkr.io/63327gpx

Speakers on stage at The Ideas Roundtable: (from L-R) Rebecca Huntley, Chantal Mousad, Raffaele Ciriello, Marlee Bower and Suneha Seetahul

Overhead shot of speakers on stage at The Ideas Roundtable and audience

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Aug 7

Visit the Chau Chak Wing Museum on Tuesday 12 August for a fascinating public lecture, tracing the development of Australia's engagement with the history and culture of ancient Egypt.

Book now: srkr.io/63323guF

A tale spanning two centuries public lecture - imagery from Ancient Egypt

Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Aug 5

Celebrate National Science Week on Wed 13 August with @centenaryinstitute.bsky.social - an exhibition highlighting the beauty of science, life under the microscope, and more!

Includes a live panel with journalist Sophie Scott + researchers.

Register for free: srkr.io/63329guT

Life under the microscope - When Art Meets Science image prize and exhibition

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Aug 1

Introducing Curious - where culture, creativity and ideas collide.

On Sunday 28 September, join @sydneyoperahouse.bsky.social for an all-new talks series.

Explore: srkr.io/63326gOo

@sydney.edu.au is a proud partner of Sydney Opera House, and supporting #Curious.

Curious talks series at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday 28 September. The University of Sydney is a proud partner of the Sydney Opera House, and supporting Curious.

Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Jul 28

Tomorrow's event is now booked out, but you can still catch the convo!

Join the waitlist or sign up to receive on-demand updates bit.ly/4lsd2Dq

The panel will explore the urgent & complex issues shaping the present and future of our nation.

@sydneyfmh-emcr.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Jul 25

Celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology at @sydney.edu.au!

Dr Danielle Holmes, the @aipscience.bsky.social‬ 2025 Women in Physics Lecturer, presents a free public lecture exploring how quantum physics has unlocked the secrets of our Universe.

Register: bit.ly/46mMr6F

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Sydney Ideas @sydneyideas.bsky.social · Jul 23

ICYMI our fun cosmic talk and conversation about the end of the universe with theoretical astrophysicist Dr @astrokatie.com and host @taramurphy.bsky.social (Head of the School of Physics at @sydney.edu.au) is available on-demand now!

Catch up on the video and podcast here: bit.ly/4eT1gAe

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