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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
- 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
- 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
- Grandmaster Flash
Zong-Yuan Zhao is Australia's newest, youngest - and fastest - chess Grandmaster.
Fri, 22 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
- 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
- People, power and the politics of anthropology
The politics of early anthropological study in Australia are explored in a timely new exhibition at the Macleay Museum.
Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- US Studies Centre Appoints CEO
The US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney has appointed the distinguished academic Dr Geoffrey Garrett as its Chief Executive Officer
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- G'day from Sydney
The University has played an active part in G'Day USA, a 10-day program of events designed to raise Australia's profile in America.
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- Greatest Hits performs at the University Art Gallery
A stunning selection of videos created by emerging and established Queensland artists will be exhibited at the University Art Gallery.
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT