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Raising the Bar

Quench your thirst for big ideas

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Raising the Bar 2026 will take place on Thursday May 7th, supported by the City of Sydney.

Tickets to be released in April.

We believe in the power of knowledge to transform lives and shape the world for the better. Raising the Bar fits with our mission to make education accessible to all and foster a culture of lifelong learning.

Professor Mark Scott

Vice-Chancellor and President

Our 2025 lineup

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What will the world’s largest telescope tell us about space?

Laura Driessen

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From advocacy to action: how we can all champion refugees

Betina Szkudlarek

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What to expect when you're expecting…climate change

Luara Ferracioli

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Test and learn: living an experimental life

May Samali

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Healthy brain ageing: is music the missing key?

Neal Peres Da Costa

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Making AI sustainable: a guide to greener intelligence

Albert Zomaya

Dr Ann-Na Cho, 2025

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How to grow a brain

Ann-Na Cho

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Greenhouse gaslighting: how society silences climate distress

Blanche Verlie

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Listen and learn: the power of sound to unlock science

Alexis Weaver

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To protect human rights, tell human stories

David Kinley

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Diversity as the default: creating an inclusive society

Jioji Ravulo

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How proteins can save the world

Taylor Szyszka and Rezwan Siddiquee

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Dietary restrictions don't work - here's what to do instead

 Nicholas Fuller

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How to predict a heart attack

Natalie Raffoul

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The kids are alright: improving youth mental health

Katrina Champion

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Redefining ageing: a fresh approach to growing old

Lee-Fay Low

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Nano revolution: taking health and medicine to the next level

Nick Hunt

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There’s no such thing as wastewater – only wasted water

Stuart Khan

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From crisis to conservation: nature’s call to protect our biodiversity

Carolyn Hogg

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Housing essentials for equitable cities

Catherine Gilbert

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Listen to all 2024 Raising the Bar talks now on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud

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