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Murray Lecture 2019

Join Professor Scott Edwards, Harvard University Evolutionary Biologist, 20 Aug for a fascinating discussion - Bird evolution:from dinosaurs to DNA.

Narrabri Field Day

Plant Breeding Institute Field Day

Please join IA Watson Grains Research Centre staff in conjunction with the Sydney Institute of Agriculture for our annual field day.

Professor Robert Park

Poggendorff Lectureship with Professor Robert Park

Professor Robert Park will reveal how plant diseases affect our very existence and the work his team do in developing new genetic approaches for sustainable and environmentally friendly crop disease control.

Dr Karl and Adam Spencer hosting a special Science Festival event in 2017

Sydney Science Festival events 2019

We're shining light on the wonderful world of science once again as University of Sydney researchers get involved in a range of public events for National Science Week.

Sydney Science Forum: Not Guilty

Sydney Science Forum - Not Guilty: the psychology of crime investigations

Wrongful convictions can and do happen – it's the unfortunate truth of the legal system. But it’s not just a legal matter; the science of how our brains work plays a big part too.

A picture of many different varieties of pill

Health data and personalised medicine: How will you be treated?

Venue: The Old Rum Store, Chippendale

Upcoming events

Special public event

Special public event

Doomsday - Alumni and Friends Event

Wednesday 30 October 2019
York Theatre, Seymour Centre, University of Sydney
Stay tuned for further information

Past events

The Al-Zr of the Periodic Table

Join us on Wednesday 14 August as our scientists explore the chemical elements to celebrate the International Year of the Periodic Table during National Science Week.

Dr Karl drawing

Sydney Science Forum: Vital Science

Join Dr Karl on 5 June to hear all about his adventures in Antarctica and how in a blizzard you can still see blue skies above you.

Sydney Science Forum: How to age well

Join us on Wednesday 3 April as our panel of scientists share insights on ageing well – covering nutritional, psychological and physical activity research and perspectives.

Dr Simon Marais Memorial Lecture

Get inspired by Dr Simon Marais, one of Australia’s most-respected investors, remembered for his extraordinary intelligence, uncompromising integrity and fearless attitude.

The Lightside graphic design

Sydney Science Forum - The light side: Illuminating life

Join Dr Alice Motion and Associate Professor Liz New on 29 May in a discussion of the fascinating and useful properties of light.

A young girl gazes through a mini-telescope for some stargazing fun

Astrofest

An amazing night of astronomy activities, events and talks at the University of Sydney!

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Ian Beveridge Memorial Lecture

This memorial lecture commemorates the work of Ian Beveridge, whose pioneering work in the area of 'one medicine' foresaw an entirely new kind of interdisciplinary research.

Hand holding toy planet earth

Beyond Earth Hour: Ensuring our planet's future

On Tuesday 26 March our panel of scientists shared insights on our planets future, and what they think the future holds for our planet.

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