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31 May 2024
Vivid Sydney's future seems bright, but challenges abound
Vivid Sydney is a globally recognised celebration of light, music and ideas, with each annual program delivering a bigger and brighter range of diverse content that continues to delight audiences. Yet the success of such a massive festival comes with challenges, writes Associate Professor Emrah Baki Ulas from the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
31 May 2024
Donald Trump verdict: experts explain
University of Sydney experts offer opinions on the guilty verdict for Donald Trump, who is now the first US President, serving or former, to have been convicted of a crime.
31 May 2024
Sydney researchers find differences in ovarian cancer risk factors by background
Researchers conducted an international study of more than 11,000 ovarian cancer cases found selected ovarian cancer risk factors vary for women of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
30 May 2024
Generous perks equals happy workers? Not always. Here's what employees really want
Benefits need to meet three criteria to be most effective at attracting and retaining employees, writes Associate Professor Sunghoon Kim for The Conversation.
30 May 2024
How Furiosa's silence in the new Mad Max speaks volumes about women's agency
Furiosa deploys strategic silence to cement her status as prize warrior rather than prize breeder in the latest Mad Max saga, a shift that progresses the film's portrayal of women's stories, says Associate Professor in English Rebecca Johinke.
29 May 2024
Australian Laureate Fellowships honour two researchers
Two University of Sydney academics have been awarded prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowships from the Australian Research Council.
28 May 2024
David Gonski AC awarded Doctor of Business
David Gonski AC was today admitted to the degree of Doctor of Business (honoris causa) for his outstanding and visionary leadership, exceptional contribution to the business community and to education, and for his support of the arts.
28 May 2024
Now More Than Ever - the fight for justice must continue
Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver writes about this year's National Reconciliation Week theme, and how we must continue to work together in our Nation's reconciliation journey.
27 May 2024
Sir Christopher Clark awarded honorary doctorate
Renowned historian and distinguished alumnus Sir Christopher Clark was today awarded an honorary doctorate, conferred by the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO.
26 May 2024
A guide to unconventional send-offs
If you want to be buried on your own land or donate your body to science, it's important to understand the regulations in your state and make your intentions known to your next of kin, writes Professor Sandra van der Laan for The Conversation.