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Sydney Ideas

Great minds don't always think alike

Sydney Ideas is the University of Sydney's public talks program. We believe in the value of ideas that make a difference and have been bringing leading thinkers from around the world to Sydney since 2006.

New ideas

Big solutions on the nanoscale

From capturing water in thin air to unlocking neural codes for cures, hear exciting talks that take you behind the novel applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

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Learning to listen

Hear from Senior Australian of the Year, Dr Miriam Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM, action researcher Dr Otto Scharmer from MIT and University of Sydney's Professor Jioji Ravulo, as they discuss synergising with Indigenous knowledges in higher education.

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For the birds

More of us are taking an interest in our local wildlife – what are we learning? The boom in bird watching – or birding – since the pandemic started has been a boon. It's not only a joyful hobby but has also translated to significant citizen science projects.

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700+ talks to stir your curiosity

From arts and culture to space, technology and the environment, to government, politics and society, we've got a podcast to thrill you.

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Phone

+61 2 9351 2943

Email

sydney.ideas@sydney.edu.au

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Please contact the media team on +61 2 8627 0246.