2023
Articles
26 September 2023
How to manage exam season: take breaks and breathe
Associate Professor Paul Ginns' research shows that rest and relaxation maximises academic performance, even during exams. He explains why in The Conversation.
25 September 2023
Dr Lynette Riley AO receives Order of Australia Medal
The NSW Governor has presented Aunty Associate Professor Lynette Riley AO with an Order of Australia Medal, celebrating her contributions to education, community and reconciliation.
22 September 2023
Student Spotlight: Sydney Film Festival placement
We catch up with Jessamine Lobb, a final year Bachelor of Arts (English and Diversity Studies) student as she reflects on the recent experience of completing a placement at the Sydney Film Festival, and the lifelong skills gained.
22 September 2023
Statement in Support of the Voice to Parliament
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences statement in support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
20 September 2023
Joining Jailbaby’s rehearsals for research in performance studies
Bridget Mac Eochagain, PhD candidate in Theatre and Performance Studies, shares her thoughts on the collaborative rehearsal process for 'Jailbaby' at the University’s Performance Research Studio.
20 September 2023
Experience the French-speaking world: learning a new language in its context
With daily interaction in French, Arts student Alexandra Lyons reflects on her time in France where she embraced new experiences in learning another language and expanding cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills.
18 September 2023
Australia’s richest poetry prize: $40,000 to celebrate female poets
The Helen Anne Bell Poetry Bequest Award will be offering a $40,000 prize to the recipient for her collection of poems reflecting Australian culture. The winning collection will be published by Vagabond Press.
14 September 2023
Five Sydney researchers announced as 2023 Young Tall Poppy award winners
Five early career researchers from the University of Sydney have been honoured as recipients of the 2023 NSW Young Tall Poppy Awards, recognising their contributions to the future of STEM.
12 September 2023
Collaborate or compete? The perils of returning to the office
A benefit of working in the office is that it can spur workers to put in more effort, as they are able to observe their colleagues working (and working hard) more easily.
11 September 2023
Students master new skills in bringing the 70th Sydney Film Festival to life
Students from the School of Art, Communication and English reflect on their recent experience of completing a placement with the Sydney Film Festival.