2023
Articles
23 March 2023
Can Holocaust education prevent antisemitism?
The recent Nazi-tainted demonstration in Melbourne has highlighted the vulnerability of our ethical codes. Associate Professor Avril Alba examines whether historical reflection on the Holocaust can itself ensure ethical action in the present.
22 March 2023
Nobel Laureate leads an exclusive workshop for Economics students
Economics students Anna-Sophia Zahar and Michaela Haderer recount their inspiring encounter with Nobel Memorial Prize winner, Thomas J. Sargent, and explain how it will influence their academic pursuits and career aspirations
21 March 2023
University of Sydney sponsors a NSW Premier's Literary Award
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is sponsoring the People's Choice Award in the 2023 NSW Premier's Literary Awards administered by the State Library. The popular award will now be named The University of Sydney People's Choice Award.
16 March 2023
How to chase the five total eclipses coming to Australia
A new book, Eclipse Chasers, unveils First Nations knowledge, previously hidden contributions from women, and past expeditions so that you can prepare your celestial view for the next two decades of Australian eclipses.
16 March 2023
Cancer care and lessons learned from the pandemic
Experts say we need to plan for the next pandemic to ensure informal carers are not left out in the cold, after strict rules prevented good care.
13 March 2023
'Maths anxiety' is a real thing - but there are ways to cope
More than 1 million young Australians are set to sit the NAPLAN numeracy test on Wednesday, 15 March. Dr Ben Zunica and Dr Bronwyn Reid O'Connor, lecturers in Mathematics Education from the School of Education and Social Work, explain how to help if your child is experiencing maths anxiety.
07 March 2023
Fellowship to support outstanding scholars in Creative Practice
The University of Sydney has partnered with the Australian National University to establish the SSSHARC/HRC Fellowship in Creative Practice.
07 March 2023
Connecting culture and creativity
For emerging artist Morgan Hogg, winning the Jerome de Costa Memorial Award has provided the support and freedom she needs to make her visions possible.
02 March 2023
How effective are Holocaust education programs?
Associate Professor Avril Alba will lead research with three Jewish and Holocaust museums around Australia to assess the long-term impact of Holocaust education programs.
28 February 2023
How ChatGPT can be used at uni to save time and improve learning
University of Sydney academics with expertise in education, educational technologies and writing explore how ChatGPT technology, a form of generative AI software, can be utilised by both teachers and students to improve learning, teaching and assessment.