October
Articles
24 October 2024
Public art, urban sports and skateable cities
New research from Dr Sanné Mestrom and Dr Indigo Willing is shining a spotlight on the power and pitfalls of art in public spaces.
24 October 2024
Is it possible to have a fair jury trial anymore?
Amid the changing environment of criminal law, there are things we can do to improve jury trials and in turn, safeguard and enhance their legitimacy writes Sydney Law School Professor, Arlie Loughnan.
24 October 2024
Sydney academics elected as fellows to the Australian Academy
Professors Vanessa Hayes and Tony Weiss AM have been elected as fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) in recognition of their significant contributions to advancing health and medical research.
23 October 2024
Humanising AI could lead us to dehumanise ourselves
Claims of AI-powered empathy are misleading and can take advantage of people seeking companionship, write Dr Raffaele F Ciriello and Angelina Ying Chen for The Conversation.
23 October 2024
Earthquake on a chip: harnessing sound waves on the surface of a microchip
Removing electronics from microchips and using sound and light waves a path to create a new generation of high-tech devices in sensing and communications technology.
22 October 2024
US election is showing the power of podcasting
Lea Redfern from Media and Communications discusses how podcasts allow presidential candidates to potentially reach vast and new audiences, with reports that Kamala Harris and Donald Trump might be joining Joe Rogan on his top-rated show signalling podcasting's coming of age in politics.
21 October 2024
Our Chancellor's inaugural address
In his inaugural address, the University of Sydney's 19th Chancellor, David Thodey AO, emphasised the need for the institution to continue to adapt, and contribute positively to the future of the nation.
21 October 2024
What are executive function delays? Research shows they're similar in ADHD and autism
New research shows that delays to the development of executive function - such as paying attention and controlling impulses - are common across all neurodevelopmental conditions. Understanding these common needs could lead to better access to support and improved care.
21 October 2024
Sydney students join rehearsal of queer pop epic, Flat Earthers: The Musical
Theatre and Performance Studies welcomed Flat Earthers: The Musical to the Rex Cramphorn Performance Research Studio for a unique deep dive into the world of production strategies.
21 October 2024
Teaching the teachers
With a national teacher workforce shortage, philanthropy is helping to retain our educators by enabling a practice of lifelong learning and professional readiness.