Every meal tells a story... Across two nights, head to Parramatta Lanes for a special edition of Sydney Ideas. Join us to explore the fascinating science and stories shaping our food systems and futures. Free and open to all. Register: srkr.io/63326qfs

This Thursday, join the Faculty of Science for a thought-provoking evening that goes beyond the headlines, asking not only why polarisation takes hold but also what gives us hope for a more connected future. Register: srkr.io/63320U08

Food makes us who we are. The ways we eat together change lives and communities. This October, join us at #ParramattaLanes as great minds from @sydney.edu.au will be serving up inspired visions for changing the way we eat, produce and understand why food is so important. Register: bit.ly/477SZG0

On Wednesday night we brought together some brilliant minds to explore the possibilities of healthy ageing and living well, at any stage of life. Presented with @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social at @sydney.edu.au Catch up on the conversation now via the #SydneyIdeas YouTube channel: srkr.io/63320qHy

Join the Faculty of Science for the 2025 Dr Peter Domachuk Memorial Lecture presented by Professor Shanhui Fan from Stanford University. Discuss modern advances in the use of nanostructures to control the flow of light and heat, and more on 1 October. Register: srkr.io/63326UL6

Join @seisydney.bsky.social for the next part of the Climate Justice Series, exploring the limitations of green capitalism and alternative economic approaches that shift away from the growth paradigm. Register: srkr.io/63327UIF

Join Eleanor Drummond to explore ageing, brain health & what's possible to stave off disease to live well, for longer. Eleanor is a neuroscientist at @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social who is working to improve understanding about the causes of neurodegenerative disease. Register: srkr.io/63325U4J

The Festival of Urbanism returns for another exciting year! Explore a program of conversations hosted by researchers, practitioners, community advocates and industry leaders. More information: srkr.io/63323UIx

@sydney.edu.au hosts the Disability Inclusion Festival until Tuesday 23 September. The program includes interactive events, thought-provoking discussions and inspiring experiences celebrating Access, Equity and Belonging at the University. See the full program: srkr.io/63326UIq

Join Sydney Southeast Asia Centre & the ASEAN-Australia Centre, for ASEAN in Focus 2025 on Wed 17 Sept - an annual forum on the future of ASEAN and Australia-ASEAN relations. The forum explores Timor-Leste’s upcoming membership, economic integration & regional cooperation. Register: bit.ly/4nulTG0

ICYMI we're on YouTube! Catch up on the full recordings of our Sydney Ideas public talks, as well as highlight snippets from our great speakers. See more on our channel: srkr.io/63329Uax

What if climate change isn’t just about the environment - but about how we connect with each other? Dr Marlee Bower explores the ways that climate change is impacting how we relate to one another and more - in our recent public talk. Watch via our YouTube: srkr.io/63324g9o

Join @sydney.edu.au experts to explore healthy ageing, new research into the ethics and science of dementia prevention. Featuring @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social researchers Eleanor Drummond & Olivier Piguet, sociologist Gilbert Knaggs from FASS, and host Elfy Scott. Register now: bit.ly/4pq3tYP

Has AI gone made? In this session, experts will unpack the psychological chaos behind AI: chatbots, conspiracy spirals, deepfake & more. Book now or view the full Curious program: srkr.io/63325gdJ @sydney.edu.au is a proud partner of @sydneyoperahouse.bsky.social, and supporting #Curious.

On 17 September, join the launch of the @sydney.edu.au's first Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report, a global milestone for higher education. This event includes an expert panel and documentary screening. More info + register (free): srkr.io/63327gnZ

Join us at Chau Chak Wing Museum tomorrow (12 pm - 2 pm) for a special event! Dancers and choreographers from the University of Sydney Union’s MADSOC (Movement and Dance Society) take over the museum’s galleries for a series of performances. More info: srkr.io/63326gu4

The rich history of Sudan was directly challenged in recent hostilities in the nation. On 18 August, Dr Julien Cooper outlines the damage & looting to sites, as well as current efforts to preserve and record material that has survived the crisis. Free to register: srkr.io/63329gux

Join @sydney.edu.au historian @sophieloywilson.bsky.social as she sits down with three extraordinary scholars who've made an impact on how we think about and do history. Hear from Shauna Bostock, André Dao & Katerina Teaiwa. RSVP: srkr.io/63327grF' @usyd-humanities.bsky.social

Knots are everywhere: DNA, materials, and maths. How can we use algebra – numbers, operations, and structure – to unravel their mysteries? Join this public lecture hosted by @sydmathinst.bsky.social, as part of National Science Week. Register now: srkr.io/63326guY

Climate change, gender equality, AI & more: these were just some of the big topics explored in our recent open roundtable on social cohesion in Australia, with host Dr Rebecca Huntley & @sydney.edu.au experts incl @marleebower.bsky.social. 🎧 Catch up on-demand: srkr.io/63327gpx

Visit the Chau Chak Wing Museum on Tuesday 12 August for a fascinating public lecture, tracing the development of Australia's engagement with the history and culture of ancient Egypt. Book now: srkr.io/63323guF

Celebrate National Science Week on Wed 13 August with @centenaryinstitute.bsky.social - an exhibition highlighting the beauty of science, life under the microscope, and more! Includes a live panel with journalist Sophie Scott + researchers. Register for free: srkr.io/63329guT

Introducing Curious - where culture, creativity and ideas collide. On Sunday 28 September, join @sydneyoperahouse.bsky.social for an all-new talks series. Explore: srkr.io/63326gOo @sydney.edu.au is a proud partner of Sydney Opera House, and supporting #Curious.

Tomorrow's event is now booked out, but you can still catch the convo! Join the waitlist or sign up to receive on-demand updates bit.ly/4lsd2Dq The panel will explore the urgent & complex issues shaping the present and future of our nation. @sydneyfmh-emcr.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au

Celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology at @sydney.edu.au! Dr Danielle Holmes, the @aipscience.bsky.social‬ 2025 Women in Physics Lecturer, presents a free public lecture exploring how quantum physics has unlocked the secrets of our Universe. Register: bit.ly/46mMr6F

ICYMI our fun cosmic talk and conversation about the end of the universe with theoretical astrophysicist Dr @astrokatie.com and host @taramurphy.bsky.social (Head of the School of Physics at @sydney.edu.au) is available on-demand now! Catch up on the video and podcast here: bit.ly/4eT1gAe

Join social researcher and writer Dr Rebecca Huntley as she hosts our open roundtable exploring three urgent and complex issues: climate change, gender equality and the rise of AI, on Tuesday July 29. Register for free: bit.ly/4kRs2Kx

The Big Rip, Heat Death, Vacuum Decay - how might the universe end? Astrophysicist @astrokatie.com broke it all down in our latest #SydneyIdeas, hosted by @taramurphy.bsky.social, Head of Physics at @sydney.edu.au. Watch the full conversation now on YouTube, podcast coming soon. bit.ly/4eT1gAe

I had great fun asking @astrokatie.com all the hard questions about cosmology tonight @sydneyideas.bsky.social. Most unique question: "If cats and dogs could understand the end of the Universe, which would be most bothered by it?"

So, this event was awesome! Thank you @sydneyideas.bsky.social team, and @taramurphy.bsky.social for putting on a great show with @astrokatie.com! Big crowd, fun talk and lots of good questions at the end! More pics and the YouTube link to talk out tomorrow!

Really fun talking about the end of the universe for @sydneyideas.bsky.social and answering questions with @taramurphy.bsky.social! Thanks to everyone who came out!

We're excited for tonight's @sydneyideas.bsky.social talk with @astrokatie.com (and hosted by @taramurphy.bsky.social) at Sydney Uni! The event has sold out! Folks in #Melbourne - events next week are also selling fast, so get tickets. More info: www.spaceaustralia.com/news/dr-kati... 🧵 👇

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within our University and wider community, and across all our campuses. Explore NAIDOC Week events at @sydney.edu.au: bit.ly/4euP8oQ

Next Friday, hear composer-violinist Rupert Guenther talk about his composition of his new work inspired by Marcus Aurelius’ 'Meditations' - a conversation about the influence of ancient writings on a contemporary piece of music. Register: bit.ly/4lhK9K4

Is Australia still the lucky country? Join respected social researcher Rebecca Huntley and experts to explore how the key issues of climate change, gender equality and AI, are reshaping trust, identity and belonging in Australia. Register: bit.ly/4lsd2Dq

Is language power? Earlier in the year we hosted renowned linguist Prof John McWhorter in a conversation with Prof Nick Enfield. Now you can also catch their fascinating chat on the Big Ideas program — tonight at 8pm AEDT! Tune in to ABC Radio National live or via the ABC Listen app: bit.ly/4epgtsg

Join Professor @taramurphy.bsky.social, Head of Physics at @sydney.edu.au, as she hosts our public talk with @astrokatie.com exploring the fate of the universe. Free to register: bit.ly/43ZnyfA Tara is a passionate science communicator featured across national television, radio and podcasts.

This Thursday, Professor Mohammed Hashem hosts a fascinating free talk at the Chau Chak Wing Museum - Egyptians and the ANZACs: The Untold Story. Discover an ANZAC story rarely told - the extraordinary role of the Egyptian Labor Corps during World War 1. Register now: bit.ly/3HQS8zw

Australia is at a crossroads to boost national economic productivity, writes @sydney.edu.au Prof Deanna D'Alessandro & Dr Kate Harrison Brennan in @theconversation.com. One part of the solution has received little public attention: boosting support for scientific research. Read more: bit.ly/4jHvxmi

The end of everything sounds confronting, but @astrokatie.com transforms this topic into a captivating journey through space, time & theory. Join this free public talk where she explores the universe's biggest mysteries and makes them fun. bit.ly/43ZnyfA @taramurphy.bsky.social @ozgrav.bsky.social

What would our world look like if we included nature & other animals in our political and social decision-making? @seisydney.bsky.social Climate Justice Series on 18 June explores more-than-human governance through Indigenous knowledges, creative practice & research. Register: bit.ly/45OUZms

Welcome Daniel Browning to @sydney.edu.au! A highly respected & award-winning Bundjalung & Kullilli writer, journalist & broadcaster, Daniel joins @usyd-sace.bsky.social as inaugural Professor of Indigenous Cultural & Creative Industries. Learn more about this exciting appointment: bit.ly/43VZJnA

How might the universe end? We are very excited to announce our talk with astrophysicist, science communicator and author @astrokatie.com & hosted by @taramurphy.bsky.social: bit.ly/43ZnyfA Embark on a cosmic journey to explore the big questions about life, death and our place in the universe.