Sydney Ideas

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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.

Upcoming talks

The basic income imperative

Thursday 24 September, 5pm

The increasing public support for a basic income as an economic right suggests an alternative way out of the pandemic slump – so what does basic income involve? And what are the social risks of ignoring or delaying a basic income?

Disruption and disability

Wednesday 23 September, 12pm

Explore future ways of working that are truly inclusive of people with disability. How is the shift to digital shaping workplaces, cultures and employment opportunities?

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Higher degrees of value

Recorded 25 August 2020

How do we prepare our current workforce, and the next generation of graduates, for an uncertain future? Led by Professor Annamarie Jagose, join the discussion with leaders from EY, Challenger, and Iress.

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End-of-life decisions in non-production animals

Recorded 26 August 2020

Considering we don't euthanase humans, how do we navigate through the ethics of conduct in this space and the potential conflicts of interest? In this 2020 Robert Dixon Memorial Symposium, our panel discusses factors that influence end-of-life decisions.

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Art of influence: Shaun Gladwell

22 September, 12pm

Shaun Gladwell’s work tackles, stretches and tears at the fringes of society and reality. He’s put skateboarding and graffiti into galleries, experimented with opera and put virtual art on the market. He shares his approach and advice in this event.

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