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Great minds don't always think alike
Sydney Ideas is the University of Sydney's flagship public talks program. We believe in the value of ideas that make a difference and have been bringing leading thinkers from around the world to the Sydney community since 2006.
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Oceanic narratives: Interweaving past, present and future
Explore the history, science, and beauty of the natural world with Australian author James Bradley, marine biologist Maria Byrne, ocean and climate advocate Tishiko King, and The Guardian's Helen Sullivan.
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Art of good health and wellbeing
A rich conversation with acclaimed playwright Wesley Enoch, poet Selina Tusitala Marsh, nursing professor Brendan McCormack and host Claire Hooker (CREATE Centre). Explore how the arts are transforming health and education to improve care and wellbeing.
What art ought to be
An expansive conversation reflecting on the role of the arts in a post-referendum Australia and a special performance. Featuring Yorta Yorta woman, composer and soprano Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, arts leader Michael Dagostino and Guzheng performing artist Mindy Meng Wang.
Alastair Campbell: Setting the mental health agenda
How do we move the needle on mental health outcomes? Alastair Campbell and leading experts discuss what can be done to influence the appropriate social and political responses.
Activating allies for gender equality
What does effective and accountable allyship look like? Hear from leading thinkers and advocates including Elizabeth Broderick AO, Mustafa Ozbilgin and Tom Snow, with host Antoinette Lattouf.
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Rewriting the story of Sydney as a 24 hour city
How do we use this moment to recreate, or even create a more diverse and vibrant city? One that doesn’t just revolve around inner cities and around bars and booze?
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New light on body clocks and sleep
Most of us know that getting a good night’s sleep is important for our health and wellbeing but achieving quality sleep isn’t always easy. We share insights from our most popular discussion of 2021.
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Sydney Ideas recommends
Thought-provoking talks and ideas regularly take place across the University of Sydney, beyond the Sydney Ideas program. Here are some of our top picks.