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19 December 2024

Portrait of Professor Yixu Lu

Celebrating 10 years of leadership excellence: Professor Yixu Lu

The University of Sydney's School of Languages and Cultures celebrates Professor Yixu Lu's decade-long tenure as Head of School as she steps down. Since her commencement in 2014, her leadership has seen the school grow in significant research success and teaching excellence.

19 December 2024

University of Sydney convenes LCNAU Eighth Biennial Colloquium

From 27–29 November 2024, the Eighth Languages and Cultures Network for Australian Universities (LCNAU) Colloquium was hosted at the University of Sydney on the theme of 'Trans/Formation: research and education in languages and cultures'.

12 December 2024

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Why stepparents need more parenting rights to care for children

New research from political philosopher Associate Professor Luara Ferracioli suggests stepparents often play a valuable role in children's lives and should receive adequate social and legal status.

06 December 2024

image of two Japanese seniors, a man and a woman, sitting in a forest laughing

How to retire well: what we can learn from Japanese seniors

Dr Shiori Shakuto, Lecturer in Anthropology, spoke to 100 Japanese seniors, and learnt the secret to a good retirement is a good working life.

06 December 2024

A maths student writing calculations on a whiteboard

Why are boys outperforming girls in maths?

Dr Ben Zunica and Dr Bronwyn Reid O'Connor from the Sydney School of Education and Social Work say social factors, stereotypes and a lack of confidence are among the reasons why girls are under-represented in maths courses at school, and suggest three strategies on how to narrow the maths gender gap.

03 December 2024

31 Heads – sculpture and painting art installation by Kate Leckie

SCA New Contemporaries exhibition 2024

The annual SCA New Contemporaries exhibition is on from Friday 29 November to Saturday 7 December to showcase the work of the 2024 Sydney College of the Arts graduating cohort.

02 December 2024

Strategic Public Relations internship puts theory into practice

Strategic Public Relations student Boyi gained industry experience at Havas Red Australia. During his internship he upskilled in media monitoring, article writing, and strategic client engagement.

28 November 2024

Machu Picchu and the treasures of Peru: an archaeologist explains

Dr Jacob Bongers, an archaeologist who specialises in Indigenous cultures in Peru, shares his knowledge on the largest collection of ancient Andean gold to ever travel outside Peru.