September
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21 September 2023
The Voice a 'nation-building moment': Rachel Perkins
At this year's Charles Perkins Oration, Rachel Perkins spoke about her father's legacy as a grassroots leader and the upcoming referendum as a nation-building moment on the path to reconciliation.
21 September 2023
Museum's teaching program wins international prize
The University of Sydney's Chau Chak Wing Museum has won the 2023 University Museums and Collections Prize for its object-based learning (OBL) program.
20 September 2023
University hosts prestigious THE World Academic Summit
Over 500 delegates will participate in the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit being hosted by the University of Sydney.
20 September 2023
Sir David Higgins awarded Doctor of Engineering
The University of Sydney admitted engineer and alumnus Sir David Higgins to the degree of Doctor of Engineering (honoris causa) on 19 September, in recognition of his contribution to engineering and industry over the past 40 years.
20 September 2023
Dr Matthew Hall admitted as an Honorary Fellow
Dr Matthew Hall has been admitted as an Honorary Fellow of the University of Sydney in recognition of his substantial contributions to its interests and welfare over many years.
19 September 2023
A travelling legacy: Charles Badham's pursuit of equitable education
When Reverend Charles Badham joined the University of Sydney in 1867, he travelled throughout the colonies calling for donors to support bursaries. More than 150 years later, his dedication has established a tradition of giving that continues today.
15 September 2023
Evolution wired human brains to act like supercomputers
Scientists have confirmed that human brains are naturally wired to perform advanced calculations, much like a high-powered computer, to make sense of the world through a process known as Bayesian inference.
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.
14 September 2023
University celebrates India Scholarship recipients
The University of Sydney recently celebrated the 2020 to 2023 recipients of the Sydney Scholars India Scholarship program that aims to discover India's future leaders.
14 September 2023
World failing on Sustainable Development Goals
An independent group of scientists appointed by the United Nations' Secretary General, including from the University of Sydney, write in Nature that scientists and policymakers must urgently join forces to overcome obstacles to achieving sustainable development goals.