2024
Articles
15 July 2024
How Aboriginal musicians enhanced and maintained community in 20th century Australia
New research by Dr Laura Case, Lecturer in Musicology at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, shows how Indigenous violin playing throughout 20th century Australia saw Aboriginal people adapting the European violin to fit within ongoing cultural practices.
15 July 2024
How small lifestyle changes can improve teen mental health over time
A new study has revealed compelling evidence that small improvements in daily lifestyle choices can lead to improvements in high school students mental health. PhD student Scarlett Smout from the Matilda Centre writes about the results.
12 July 2024
Australian Olympic team 2024: University sport stars head to Paris
On the Australian Olympic team for 2024 are elite athletes from the University community, including students balancing sport with study.
12 July 2024
Identity and resilience: Aboriginal performers have been celebrating NAIDOC since 1959
Dr Laura Case, Lecturer in Musicology and Dr Amanda Harris, ARC Future Fellow from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music revisit the history of the thriving Indigenous music scene during NAIDOC week.
12 July 2024
Why real wages have fallen in Australia but risen in most other OECD countries
A changing workforce and the shift to enterprise bargaining have held back real wage growth, writes Professor John Buchanan.
09 July 2024
Dracula: a virtuosic performance, sexy staging, and a queer rewriting
Associate Professor Huw Griffiths, in English Literature, reviews Dracula, the final instalment in Kip Williams' gothic trilogy and the last production during his tenure as Artistic Director of the Sydney Theatre Company.
09 July 2024
New research shows life in ancient Saudi Arabia was complex and thriving
A team of researchers led by Jane McMahon from the Discipline of Archaeology find new evidence that shifts the perception of how people lived in north-western Saudi Arabia during the Neolithic period.
09 July 2024
How often should you really weigh yourself?
When and how often you should weigh yourself is a long debated topic. Writing for The Conversation, leading obesity researcher Dr Nick Fuller shares how you can use the scales to enhance your health and wellbeing.
09 July 2024
Pasha Grozdov’s masterclass in digital influence
Pasha Grozdov has built a dream career as a full-time content creator in New York City. He shares insights on standing out in the algorithm with the Sydney Alumni Community Network.
09 July 2024
The most realistic way to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate
Allowing a graceful exit could be the most realistic way to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee, writes Lester Munson, Non-Resident Fellow at the University's United States Studies Centre.