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2024 events
Big ideas from the best minds at the University of Sydney and beyond
Explore Sydney's most diverse range of free public talks, conversations and panel discussions with leading thinkers from Australia and around the world.
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26/11/2024
Is storytelling essential to innovation?
If we can define the elements of a breakthrough, can we engineer the next great discovery in business, science, policy and civic life? Join a conversation with Sophie Gee, Charlotte Wood, Stephen Simpson and Kate Harrison Brennan.Explore -
24/10/2024
Mental wealth forecast
Join epidemiologist and complex systems scientist Jo-An Occhipinti, labour market expert John Buchanan and economist Richard Denniss to explore mental wealth as a new measure of national wellbeing.Explore -
23/10/2024
Battlers and Billionaires: The updated story of inequality in Australia
Economist and parliamentarian Andrew Leigh is in conversation with technology entrepreneur and philanthropist Cliff Obrecht about Andrew’s new book, 'Battlers and Billionaires: The Updated Story of Inequality in Australia'.Explore -
22/10/2024
Trust and error
Fake research papers are on the rise. Explore what's fuelling this, why it's concerning, and how we can address this issue with science integrity consultant Elisabeth Bik, computer scientist Judy Kay, linguist Nick Enfield, Pro Vice Chancellor (Research) Benjamin Eggleton and host Jennifer Byrne.Explore -
19/09/2024
The Solutionists live: Liberalism may be the source of your soul
Can liberalism be the basis of a meaningful and fun way of life? Philosopher Alexandre Lefebvre delves into this idea with Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Sydney and host of The Solutionists podcast.Explore -
22/08/2024
Medical moonshots
Can we fast-track cures for diseases? Hear about exciting discoveries in novel therapeutics, nanomedicines, AI and neuroimaging with leading researchers Michael Bowen, Victoria Cogger and Chenyu Tim Wang. Hosted by Tegan Taylor, ABC health and science journalist.Explore -
20/06/2024
Music on your mind
Psychologist Lee-Fay Low and music scholars Neal Peres Da Costa and Helen Mitchell uncover the question: can music participation help to prevent dementia?Explore -
08/04/2024
Oceanic narratives: Interweaving past, present and future
Explore the history, science, and beauty of the natural world with Australian author James Bradley, marine biologist Maria Byrne, ocean and climate advocate Tishiko King, and The Guardian's Helen Sullivan.Explore -
21/03/2024
Art of good health and wellbeing
Explore how the arts are transforming health and education to improve care and wellbeing with acclaimed playwright Wesley Enoch, poet Selina Tusitala Marsh, nursing professor Brendan McCormack and host Claire Hooker (CREATE Centre).Explore -
04/03/2024
Alastair Campbell: Setting the mental health agenda
How do we move the needle on mental health outcomes? Alastair Campbell and leading experts discuss what can be done to influence the appropriate social and political responses.Explore -
02/02/2024
Courageous Conversations: An evening with Grace Tame and guests
Grace Tame and an esteemed panel discuss open, respectful dialogues around consent, sexual harassment and sexual assault.Explore