2015
Articles
US conservatives in crisis
The frontrunners for the Republican nomination are symptomatic of their party's decline, argues Tom Switzer.
Engineers don't just build things, they can help change the world
A mission to improve the living conditions of the least privileged citizens of the world - in Australia and overseas - needs to be at the forefront of engineering education, argue Petr Matous and Abbas El-Zein.
Remembrance Day: Lest we forget
Honouring those who have died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts, we share the letters of graduate Eric Mortley Fisher from the Gallipoli frontline.
Political satirists aren't freedom fighters, says Bassem Youssef
The role of political satirists is simple: to 'bring more people to the table', renowned comedian and freedom-of-speech advocate Bassem Youssef told a packed MacLaurin Hall at the University of Sydney last week.
Trailblazing disability campaigner takes on stereotypes and wins
Joan Hume (DipEd '69, BA '69, MA '84) has spent a lifetime advocating for people with disabilities.
Art helps make the world a better place
Since 1998 the Sydney Peace Prize has been recognising peace builders in both Australia and overseas. Now, an artist is joining the winners circle, reflects David Hirsch.
Wheat disease-resistance gene identified, potential to save billions
An international team of scientists has identified a gene that can prevent some of the most significant wheat diseases-creating the potential to save more than a billion dollars in lost production in Australia each year.
Why COP21 in Paris doesn't define climate change action
Paris is not the be-all and end-all for global climate change action, writes Lisette Collins for the Huffington Post Australia.
The story of Wall Street's first black millionaire
Jeremiah Hamilton made white clients do his bidding. He bought insurance policies on ships he purposely destroyed. And in 1875, he died the richest black American, writes Professor Shane White.
Students count down to their biggest art show yet
Over 160 students at Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) are counting down to their biggest exhibition yet as they put finishing touches on artworks for the 2015 Undergraduate Degree Show, which officially opens on Tuesday 17 November.