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- Despots masquerading as democrats: Human rights expert in Sydney
The validity of new democracies and their unwillingness to uphold human rights will come into the spotlight this Thursday when the head of Human Rights Watch speaks at Sydney Ideas.
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT - University of Sydney professor delivers a lesson from New Orleans
The New Orleans' city authorities who allowed unsuitable housing and oil drilling in the municipality are at least partly to blame for the damage done by Hurricane Katrina, according to the University of Sydney professor heading up New Orleans' recovery.
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Footprints of Yolngu Ancestors on display at the Macleay Museum
A new exhibition of bark paintintgs at the Macleay Museum tells the stories of the Ancestors of Northeast Arnhem Land.
Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT - In the reporter's own words
Nicholas Gage looked back on stories about JFK, Frank Sinatra and Richard Nixon in a lecture at the University exploring his life as a reporter.
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Undercover Economist at Sydney Ideas
UK-based Undercover Economist Tim Harford will reveal how economics rules every aspect of our lives when he presents the first Sydney Ideas lecture of 2008.
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Saving children from the 'Bermuda Triangle' of neglect
For Professor Tony Vinson, saving children from disadvantage and social inequality is the "one burning social justice issue that Australians cannot afford to forget". The Honorary Professor in Education and Social Work was recently awarded an AM for services to social welfare.
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Song of Ages
A Gregorian chant that has been lost to the world for 500 years will be performed again thanks to the painstaking work of a Sydney academic.
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT - The Bowerbird
One of Australia's most loved poets is the new visiting professor attached to Macquarie Dictionary.
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT - A reporter's life
Nicholas Gage, the American journalist and writer, will speak at the University later this month as a guest of the Department of Modern Greek.
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Friendship skills crucial to getting on at school
The ability to make and keep good friendships is crucial for successful adaptation to school, says a researcher investigating how children make friends when they start school.
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
