Join Professor Paul Davies for a mind-bending journey through the quantum wonderland, in person on Friday 6 February!

Learn everything about what's to come as we reach the cusp of a second great quantum revolution, hosted by the Faculty of Science.

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What exactly are we optimising?

Philosopher Emily Hulme challenges assumptions of optimisation culture - whilst drawing on Ancient Greek philosophy (via Aristotle and Socrates) and Dawson's Creek, the iconic teen drama.

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Do you ever think of what happens behind the scenes of food delivery apps?

Public health researcher Alice Gibson unpacks the economic pressure delivery apps place on local restaurants, and what it means for the future of our food culture and social connection.

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What would you like to see at #SydneyIdeas in 2026?

We'd love to hear from members of our community. Your feedback is invaluable in helping shape the future of our program.

Complete the survey by 16 Feb for a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards: srkr.io/63322IaY

The internet has changed the world, now meet the person who helped build it.

Join Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, live in conversation with @sydney.edu.au Vice Chancellor and President Mark Scott at @sydneyoperahouse.bsky.social.

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To mark the end of the exhibition of ceramic works 'Kerameikos', Chau Chak Wing Museum invites you to celebrate a summer evening of art, wine and jazz this Thursday evening.

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How does light affect your mood and sleep? What could a youth justice system look like in Australia?

Explore The Solutionists podcast & dive into the most pressing issues of our time - with the people unearthing the seeds of remarkable solutions.

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When we use AI, are we optimising efficiency - or just saving time?

Computer scientist and USYD lecturer Dr Elliot Varoy explores how generative AI genuinely helps us, and where it starts to get in the way, such as the case with AI slop and 'workslop'.

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Join Chau Chak Wing Museum for Dancing Oceania - a fun, informative and interactive program on Saturday 17 January, to bid farewell to the exhibition 'Dance Protest, Project Banaba' with an exploration of Pacific music and dance forms.

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Scientist Peng Zhang shares her groundbreaking research in hybrid wheat, and the innovation she's led in plant breeding to boost yields and grow more resilient crops.

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Dietician Shadia Djakovic breaks down 'eating the rainbow' - how different colours in whole foods support heart health, immunity, cell renewal & reduce inflammation.

Shadia's talk is part of 'The social life of food', at Riverside Theatres for Parramatta Lanes.

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What do we gain (and lose) when life is optimised for speed and efficiency?

Our latest public talk brought comedy, philosophy, art and computer science together, to examine optimisation culture from various avenues.

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Visit Chau Chak Wing Museum and learn from Traditional Owners about Coastal Sydney's rich cultural history and the strength of their continuing cultural traditions - marking the @sydney.edu.au 175th anniversary with a special day celebrating culture and community.

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World-leading researcher Professor Sir Stephen O'Rahilly delivers the Charles Perkins Centre capstone The Nicholas Catchlove Lecture 2025., 'Fat: Friend or foe?' this Thursday evening at <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:gkzwfjjcrfsgnccqabzxskgn" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@sydney.edu.au

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Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in Australia, and as our population ages, it will only become more common.

Cardiologist Dr Clara Chow seeks low-cost solutions, and believes even text messages could make a big difference.

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Why did we create a food world that works against healthy eating? Dr Juliet Bennett breaks down how our culture and systems make good nutrition harder than it should be.

Catch the full talks from 'The social life of food' at Parramatta Lanes: srkr.io/63325vk7

Step inside the room where it happens with Ben Hubbard, Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks and @sydneypolicylab.bsky.social on Monday evening - exploring how politics, policy and power intersect behind the scenes.

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What does it really mean to optimise your life?

Hear from comedian Alex Lee, philosopher Emily Hulme, creative technologist Thea-Mai Baumann and computer scientist Elliot Varoy in our final public talk of 2025. Hosted by Steph Harmon.

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The human body functions on an almost perfect 24-hour cycle, our ‘circadian rhythm’

Our circadian rhythms are controlled by our exposure to light from the sun, but today most of us live in ‘light-polluted environments,’ which may just be making us sick...

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Next Tuesday, join innovators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and visionaries at Innovate Western Sydney 2025, a showcase of the region’s thriving innovation ecosystem.

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Commemorate the 50th anniversary of Seymour Centre, enjoy an evening of beautiful chamber music with the acclaimed Woven Song compositions and honour the land on which Seymour sits, which has always been a place of story, art and song.

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How, and for what, should life be optimised?

Join us for our final Sydney Ideas public talk of 2025, and cap off a fun evening with light refreshments. Free and open to all, register now: srkr.io/63321Qov

This week, join a panel of the nation's top major project leaders as they discuss the challenges and solutions to collaboration within the sector, hosted by the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership.

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Join Seymour Centre next Thursday for 'Fifty Years of Feminism', a celebratory conversation between trailblazing feminist Anne Summers and broadcaster, author, and activist Yumi Stynes.

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VIDEO ON-DEMAND: Over two exciting nights at Parramatta Lanes, we explored the secret life of our foodways and systems, from native grains to hybrid wheat, to the school lunchbox and digital food environment.

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