2024

Articles

Does Donald Trump really want to be a dictator?

David Smith, Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign Policy in the Discipline of Government and International Relations, unpacks the language Donald Trump is using to address his Christian audience.

How old housing and time of use electricity rates are leaving some households worse off

New research from Dr Lee White in the School of Social and Political Sciences suggests the energy efficiency of a person's home shapes how they respond to electricity rates that vary with time of use.

Graduate journey highlights the value of new BPPE degree

Juliette Marchant’s academic journey at the University of Sydney serves as a compelling endorsement of the value and impact of interdisciplinary education.

Trying to stay warm in bed this winter?

Dr Mark De Vitis from the Discipline of Art History explores the varied and innovative strategies of keeping warm in bed during Early Modern Europe, including pursuing multiple sleeping companions, sewing quilted down duvets or snuggling with willing pets.

Quantum technologies: the time to discuss risks is now

A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies. It's important to consider the potential security and economic implications of quantum science breakthroughs, write Professor James Der Derian and Dr Stuart Rollo from the Centre for International Security Studies.

Past shootings of US presidents led to new gun controls - will this one?

David Smith, Associate Professor in American Politics and Foreign Policy in the Discipline of Government and International Relations, looks into the history of the AR-15 rifle and attempts at gun control in America.

MCA Australia and Power Institute host major forum on vision

In August, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and the Power Institute at the University of Sydney will present 'Visions', a major public forum on the art, science and politics of seeing. Tickets are on sale now!

How women skateboarders are flipping the script ahead of the Olympics

University of Sydney sociologist and avid skateboarder Dr Indigo Willing's new research is flipping the script on sporting stereotypes as she explores how to make skateboarding more inclusive for girls, women, and gender diverse skaters.

The value of cultural exchange between Australia and Vietnam

The longstanding collaboration between Vietnam and Australia is enabling opportunities in arts, music, and understanding cultural identities.

Dracula: a virtuosic performance, sexy staging, and a queer rewriting

Associate Professor Huw Griffiths, in English Literature, reviews Dracula, the final instalment in Kip Williams' gothic trilogy and the last production during his tenure as Artistic Director of the Sydney Theatre Company.

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