2024
Articles
19 December 2024
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
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
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
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
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.