Sydney Ideas
@sydneyideas.bsky.social
@sydney.edu.au's flagship public talks program, bringing the world's leading thinkers to the wider Sydney community.
https://www.sydney.edu.au/engage/events-sponsorships/sydney-ideas.html
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Final call for your chance to win one of two $50 gift cards!
Your feedback helps shape the future of our program. As a member of our Sydney Ideas community, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experience with us.
Complete the survey: srkr.io/63324Its
Your feedback helps shape the future of our program. As a member of our Sydney Ideas community, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experience with us.
Complete the survey: srkr.io/63324Its
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Final call for your chance to win one of two $50 gift cards!
Your feedback helps shape the future of our program. As a member of our Sydney Ideas community, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experience with us.
Complete the survey: srkr.io/63324Its
Your feedback helps shape the future of our program. As a member of our Sydney Ideas community, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experience with us.
Complete the survey: srkr.io/63324Its
Technology isn't just a tool anymore, it's the stage where we build and broadcast who we are. Thea-Mai Baumann reflects on how in a world full of posts, edits and filters, identity is now increasingly curated, performed and managed online.
Learn more: srkr.io/633270r3
Learn more: srkr.io/633270r3
February 10, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Technology isn't just a tool anymore, it's the stage where we build and broadcast who we are. Thea-Mai Baumann reflects on how in a world full of posts, edits and filters, identity is now increasingly curated, performed and managed online.
Learn more: srkr.io/633270r3
Learn more: srkr.io/633270r3
Join the Faculty of Science for the 2026 Stibbs Lecture - Deciphering the Music of the Stars: Asteroseismology, presented by renowned astrophysicist Professor Conny Aerts.
Prepare to listen to the music of the stars, and to see them a whole new way!
Register: srkr.io/63327INv
Prepare to listen to the music of the stars, and to see them a whole new way!
Register: srkr.io/63327INv
February 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Join the Faculty of Science for the 2026 Stibbs Lecture - Deciphering the Music of the Stars: Asteroseismology, presented by renowned astrophysicist Professor Conny Aerts.
Prepare to listen to the music of the stars, and to see them a whole new way!
Register: srkr.io/63327INv
Prepare to listen to the music of the stars, and to see them a whole new way!
Register: srkr.io/63327INv
What do you know about modern farming and the grasses you eat?
Dr Rebecca Cross explains why we only eat a handful of the 400 edible grass species - and how modern wheat production creates major ecological and social problems.
Learn more: srkr.io/633290r1
Dr Rebecca Cross explains why we only eat a handful of the 400 edible grass species - and how modern wheat production creates major ecological and social problems.
Learn more: srkr.io/633290r1
February 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM
What do you know about modern farming and the grasses you eat?
Dr Rebecca Cross explains why we only eat a handful of the 400 edible grass species - and how modern wheat production creates major ecological and social problems.
Learn more: srkr.io/633290r1
Dr Rebecca Cross explains why we only eat a handful of the 400 edible grass species - and how modern wheat production creates major ecological and social problems.
Learn more: srkr.io/633290r1
As a member of our community, we'd love to hear from you. Help shape the future of our program by taking a short audience survey.
Share your feedback, thoughts and any suggestions for 2026 by 16 February for your chance to win one of two $50 gift cards: srkr.io/63320Ito
Share your feedback, thoughts and any suggestions for 2026 by 16 February for your chance to win one of two $50 gift cards: srkr.io/63320Ito
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
As a member of our community, we'd love to hear from you. Help shape the future of our program by taking a short audience survey.
Share your feedback, thoughts and any suggestions for 2026 by 16 February for your chance to win one of two $50 gift cards: srkr.io/63320Ito
Share your feedback, thoughts and any suggestions for 2026 by 16 February for your chance to win one of two $50 gift cards: srkr.io/63320Ito
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.
Register: srkr.io/63323INF
Learn everything about what's to come as we reach the cusp of a second great quantum revolution, hosted by the Faculty of Science.
Register: srkr.io/63323INF
January 29, 2026 at 5:15 AM
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.
Register: srkr.io/63323INF
Learn everything about what's to come as we reach the cusp of a second great quantum revolution, hosted by the Faculty of Science.
Register: srkr.io/63323INF
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.
Learn more: srkr.io/63328LE4
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.
Learn more: srkr.io/63328LE4
January 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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.
Learn more: srkr.io/63328LE4
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.
Learn more: srkr.io/63328LE4
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.
Learn more: srkr.io/63327Ixx
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.
Learn more: srkr.io/63327Ixx
January 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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.
Learn more: srkr.io/63327Ixx
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.
Learn more: srkr.io/63327Ixx
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
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
January 21, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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
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.
🎟️ srkr.io/63325IeZ
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.
🎟️ srkr.io/63325IeZ
January 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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.
🎟️ srkr.io/63325IeZ
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.
🎟️ srkr.io/63325IeZ
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.
Free to register: srkr.io/63320IbY
Free to register: srkr.io/63320IbY
January 19, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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.
Free to register: srkr.io/63320IbY
Free to register: srkr.io/63320IbY
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.
Listen: srkr.io/63325IyT
Explore The Solutionists podcast & dive into the most pressing issues of our time - with the people unearthing the seeds of remarkable solutions.
Listen: srkr.io/63325IyT
January 16, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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.
Listen: srkr.io/63325IyT
Explore The Solutionists podcast & dive into the most pressing issues of our time - with the people unearthing the seeds of remarkable solutions.
Listen: srkr.io/63325IyT
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'.
Learn more: srkr.io/63322IyQ
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'.
Learn more: srkr.io/63322IyQ
January 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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'.
Learn more: srkr.io/63322IyQ
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'.
Learn more: srkr.io/63322IyQ
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.
Visit the museum: srkr.io/63329IBl
Visit the museum: srkr.io/63329IBl
January 14, 2026 at 4:25 AM
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.
Visit the museum: srkr.io/63329IBl
Visit the museum: srkr.io/63329IBl
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.
To learn more about how hybrid wheat can support farmers and global food security, read the full story: srkr.io/63320IBA
To learn more about how hybrid wheat can support farmers and global food security, read the full story: srkr.io/63320IBA
January 13, 2026 at 5:35 AM
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.
To learn more about how hybrid wheat can support farmers and global food security, read the full story: srkr.io/63320IBA
To learn more about how hybrid wheat can support farmers and global food security, read the full story: srkr.io/63320IBA
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.
Learn more: srkr.io/63320aFM
Shadia's talk is part of 'The social life of food', at Riverside Theatres for Parramatta Lanes.
Learn more: srkr.io/63320aFM
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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.
Learn more: srkr.io/63320aFM
Shadia's talk is part of 'The social life of food', at Riverside Theatres for Parramatta Lanes.
Learn more: srkr.io/63320aFM
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.
Catch the full talks here: srkr.io/63326aFy
Our latest public talk brought comedy, philosophy, art and computer science together, to examine optimisation culture from various avenues.
Catch the full talks here: srkr.io/63326aFy
January 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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.
Catch the full talks here: srkr.io/63326aFy
Our latest public talk brought comedy, philosophy, art and computer science together, to examine optimisation culture from various avenues.
Catch the full talks here: srkr.io/63326aFy
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.
More info: srkr.io/63329vZB
More info: srkr.io/63329vZB
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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.
More info: srkr.io/63329vZB
More info: srkr.io/63329vZB
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
Register now: srkr.io/63327vwf
Register now: srkr.io/63327vwf
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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
Register now: srkr.io/63327vwf
Register now: srkr.io/63327vwf
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.
Listen to The Solutionists: srkr.io/63329QUD
Cardiologist Dr Clara Chow seeks low-cost solutions, and believes even text messages could make a big difference.
Listen to The Solutionists: srkr.io/63329QUD
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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.
Listen to The Solutionists: srkr.io/63329QUD
Cardiologist Dr Clara Chow seeks low-cost solutions, and believes even text messages could make a big difference.
Listen to The Solutionists: srkr.io/63329QUD
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
Catch the full talks from 'The social life of food' at Parramatta Lanes: srkr.io/63325vk7
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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
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.
Register: srkr.io/63323v8h
Register: srkr.io/63323v8h
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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.
Register: srkr.io/63323v8h
Register: srkr.io/63323v8h
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.
Register srkr.io/63321vHx
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.
Register srkr.io/63321vHx
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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.
Register srkr.io/63321vHx
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.
Register srkr.io/63321vHx
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...
Listen to The Solutionists: bit.ly/4r6IriC
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...
Listen to The Solutionists: bit.ly/4r6IriC
November 24, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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...
Listen to The Solutionists: bit.ly/4r6IriC
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...
Listen to The Solutionists: bit.ly/4r6IriC
Next Tuesday, join innovators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and visionaries at Innovate Western Sydney 2025, a showcase of the region’s thriving innovation ecosystem.
More information and register here: srkr.io/63320Qo4
More information and register here: srkr.io/63320Qo4
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Next Tuesday, join innovators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and visionaries at Innovate Western Sydney 2025, a showcase of the region’s thriving innovation ecosystem.
More information and register here: srkr.io/63320Qo4
More information and register here: srkr.io/63320Qo4