2024
Articles
07 June 2024
Sexual harassment rife in retail work
The peak bodies representing retailers and workers are calling on the industry to address the scourge of sexual harassment, in light of new research.
05 June 2024
Australian photographer Rosemary Laing remembered for her sensuous yet unsettling images
Associate Professor Donna Brett, Chair of Art History, pays tribute to Australian photographer Rosemary Laing, remembering her ground-breaking work in the art form, and her unique ability to "make us look".
03 June 2024
The joke's on us - how AI is replicating our laughter online
In an era in which we are increasingly reliant on digital devices and services, laughter can be a potent form of stress and frustration relief, and the tech industry knows it. But can AI genuinely emote a sense of humour, asks Dr Benjamin Nickl from the School of Languages and Cultures.
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
Unlocking Potential: The Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme
The Sydney College of the Arts offers a unique opportunity for budding artists through its Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme (CASAS).
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.
24 May 2024
Classics and Ancient History ranks first in Australia
Professor Peter Wilson, Chair of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Sydney, celebrates the Discipline's achievement as it clinches the top spot in Australia in the 2024 QS Top Universities survey.
23 May 2024
Age verification for social media: Do kids and parents even want it?
Age verification for social media would impact all of us. Dr Justine Humphry, Dr Catherine Page Jeffery, Dr Jonathon Hutchinson and Dr Olga Boichak from Media and Communications investigate the efficacy and risks of age-checking technologies and whether there are better approaches to mitigating online harms affecting young people.
23 May 2024
Awarding student excellence in languages and cultures
The School of Languages and Cultures hosted its 2024 Awards Ceremony to recognise 61 students for their outstanding performance in language and culture studies with special guests, donors and officials from around the world.
22 May 2024
An academic journey in Political Economy
Cooper Sheather is an emerging scholar in political economy from Tharawal country, South-West Sydney, whose passion and dedication have earned him the prestigious Frank Stilwell Award in Political Economy. Driven by a vision for equity, Cooper’s research in political economy is bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and real-world applications.