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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 recognised as top choice for women
The University of Sydney has been named as one of Australia's top workplaces for women for the fourth year in a row.
Wed, 05 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
- A bright start for O-Week
New students have been getting their first taste of University life at O-Week, launched this morning by the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor.
Wed, 27 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
- 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
- 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
- Sydney law students win chance to defend world title
The Sydney Law School team has won the Australian round of the 2008 Jessup International Law Moot.
Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT