2023

05 May 2023

Artists at the end of the world

An acclaimed harpist, award-winning writer, distinguished sound artist and renowned visual artist come together to celebrate Earth Day through storytelling, performance and conversation.

02 May 2023

James Adams: A passionate educator at Cranbrook School

James Adams, a secondary school teacher, shares his love for teaching and how his time at the University of Sydney shaped his teaching philosophy. He offers advice for aspiring teachers and reflects on his childhood dream of becoming a palaeontologist.

28 April 2023

Australia's immigration system set for overhaul after damning review

Associate Professor Anna Boucher, Chair of the Discipline of Government and International Relations, examines the key changes proposed for Australian immigration.

20 April 2023

Study shows humans around the world like to help

A global study, led by co-director of the Sydney Centre for Language Research Professor Nick Enfield, shows human tendency to help others within their social group is universal.

19 April 2023

Celebrating Birriwal Guying (Strong Bird), the Gould’s Petrel on Broughton Island

Worimi community members and other stakeholders recently gathered on Broughton Island to celebrate the arrival of the Birriwal Guying (Strong Bird), the Gould’s Petrel, and learn more about the seabird conservation and cultural heritage research underway on the island.

17 April 2023

New book shines a light on migrant worker rights

A new book, written by Associate Professor Anna Boucher, examines migrant exploitation experiences in major immigration countries, with a view to understanding how best to safeguard vulnerable migrant workers in Australia and internationally.

13 April 2023

The many forms of research collaboration

In this series, academics at SSSHARC share insights into the collaborative dimensions of their research. Sophie Chao talks to us about critique, community, and care in the peer review process.

12 April 2023

Can all-out war be averted in the Middle East?

Senior Lecturer Dr Eyal Mayroz from the Discipline of Sociology and Criminology examines whether full scale war can be avoided in the Middle East, following the eruption of tensions during one of the holiest times of the year for both Jews and Muslims.

11 April 2023

Community celebration of student excellence in languages and cultures

With special guests including benefactors and official representatives from various countries, the School of Languages and Cultures held its 2023 Awards Ceremony in recognition of 94 high-achieving students for their academic performance.

05 April 2023

David Harold Tribe Poetry Award now offering $20,000 for the best original poem

This award recognises an exceptional Australian poem and provides the winning poet with funds to further their education in poetry and continue to refine their work as poets. The award aims to improve the general public's appreciation of Australian poetry.