2023
Articles
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.
03 April 2023
University of Sydney’s English program ranked first in Australia
The discipline of English at the University of Sydney offers a wide range of literary and cultural works, allowing students to customise their studies based on their interests.
31 March 2023
ABC seeking Australia’s brightest minds
ABC Radio National is searching for inspiring research communicators to participate in an intensive two-week media training program, providing practical experience in residence at ABC Radio National, working alongside some of Australia's best journalists and broadcasters.
28 March 2023
Eddie Woo joins Sydney School of Education
Award-winning maths teacher and YouTuber Eddie Woo, known to students worldwide as 'Mister WooTube', joins the Sydney School of Education as a Professor of Practice.
24 March 2023
Fellowships create research and mentoring opportunities for First Nations scholars
The SSSHARC First Nations Fellowships support Indigenous or First Nations researchers or cultural leaders to conduct collaborative work at the University of Sydney.
24 March 2023
Climate Fiction: can novels help us reckon with climate change?
Dr Meg Brayshaw, John Rowe Lecturer in Australian Literature, reviews J.R. Burgmann's debut novel Children of Tomorrow and explores whether literary fiction known as "cli-fi" can make us feel for lives unlike our own.