2021
Articles
17 February 2021
Can bots influence elections with the 'megaphone effect'?
With speculation increasing of an election in Australia later this year, a new study has found Twitter bots can amplify tweets from candidates. But is anyone listening?
17 February 2021
How to get international work experience while living in Sydney
Master of Public Policy student Kaustubh Bhakay on why he swapped India for Sydney and how the Social Justice internship program enabled him to work with international experts in policymaking on climate action initiatives.
16 February 2021
Lynette Riley for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year
Associate Professor Lynette Riley, an Indigenous education expert, is on the shortlist for an award that recognises a role model who promotes economic, cultural and/or social wellbeing of Aboriginal people in NSW.
11 February 2021
Gain valuable industry experience with social justice internships
The Social Justice Placement Program partners with leading organisations in the social justice sector to give postgraduate students the opportunity to gain real-world experience working on projects designed to improve the lives of individuals and communities.
11 February 2021
At SSSHARC questions are the focus
Unless you’ve attended a SSSHARC “huddle” or “ultimate peer review”, you might find the terms mysterious, amusing or even a little alarming. They have an interesting history that helps explain the purpose and achievements of the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre.
03 February 2021
China from Sydney: Studying online with Fudan University
Current student, William Huang describes his remote learning experience studying his dual Master’s degrees at Fudan University and the University of Sydney
02 February 2021
How universities will contribute to the major events of 2021
University of Sydney Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Duncan Ivison discusses how universities will contribute to the major themes of 2021 - from COVID to climate.
25 January 2021
How much is news worth to Google and Facebook?
Are Google and Facebook really prepared to pull services from their Australian users rather than hand over some money to publishers under the bargaining code? Associate Professor Tim Dwyer explains.
21 January 2021
Migrant teachers offered path to Australian accreditation
Teachers with overseas qualifications and years of experience can now fast-track their accreditation into Australian schools with a bridging course developed by University of Sydney.
19 January 2021
From Theory to Practice in the Midst of a Pandemic
Gain industry experience and credit counts towards your degree with the Faculty's internship for credit initiative.