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University walks the talk at TEDxSydney
 We're proud to be the principal partner of TEDxSydney, which this year has a special emphasis on sustainability. See who’s representing us at the event, and find out how you can be part of the audience.
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Weight management on your mobile
Sydney Uni researchers have joined forces with colleagues at UNSW and UTS to launch a world-first weight management program for young adults, delivered via mobile phones: TXT2BFiT. |
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Second iPad mini winner
Congratulations to medical student Linda Feng, the winner of the Library's second online quiz. Find out more about the resources available at our libraries. |
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Confidence and mindset
Get the most out of student life by taking part in one of these free workshops.Get the most out of student life by taking part in one of these free workshops. Please arrive at the Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office (Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building) 10 minutes before each workshop starts. For more information call 8627 8433. 20 March, 1–2pm | Confidence Learn how to build confidence in your personal and professional life. 22 March, 1–2pm | Mindsets Maximise your performance at uni by understanding how your brain learns, how your thinking can work for or against you, and how to create the right mindset for success! Registration required |
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‘Staying on track’ sessions
Get advice for staying on track with your studies. Students placed on the Academic Progression Report (stage 1, 2 or 3) can present their student ID to have an attendance slip signed. Find out more |
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Volunteer for Compass in 2013
Apply for the Compass volunteer program by this Friday 15 March to contribute to the education of school students across Sydney.Apply for the Compass volunteer program by this Friday 15 March to contribute to the education of school students across Sydney. Compass works in partnership with schools to deliver educational support programs and provide enriched learning experiences. You'll receive training, transport reimbursement and valuable experience. Visit the Compass website to find out more and apply online. Applications close on Friday 15 March. |
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Fun, fare and future alumni
International students are invited to make new friends and share academic, professional and social experiences with our alumni. |
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CAREERS AND FURTHER STUDY |
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Making a difference: medicine and mentoring
Where can your medical studies at Sydney Uni take you? Brooke Sachs (pictured) is a stage three medical student, founder of a rural youth mentoring initiative, and the Vice-Chair of the Australian Youth Forum Steering Committe. Read more |
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Thrift Shop Party at Manning
The highly anticipated Thrift Shop Party is on Thursday 14 March from 7pm. The best dressed will win a cruiser bike, razor scooter and vintage roller skates! |
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$500 grants for student leaders
Students with different interests and backgrounds are encouraged to run for the USU student board this year with $500 election grants. Attend an information session at 1pm, on Wednesday 20 March in the Student Lounge, Holme Building, Camperdown Campus, for more information. |
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Sydney Ideas events
Coming up at Sydney Ideas: pop art in 1960s counter-culture, China under Xi Jinping, social sciences and climate change, and the deep structure of the arts.Coming up at Sydney Ideas: pop art in 1960s counter-culture, China under Xi Jinping, social sciences and climate change, and the deep structure of the arts.
19 MAR | The death and life of Pop Art in 1960s counter-culture Thomas Crow, Professor of Modern Art at the Institute of Fine Arts in New York and author of seminal texts on post-war American art, will examine how the international counter-culture kept ‘pop’ current but in the process surpassed, dispersed, and ultimately obscured the sources. 19 MAR | China under Xi Jinping: after who, what? Professor Bo Zhiyue, a leading scholar on China's elite politics and visiting professor at the University's China Studies Centre, will discuss the new leadership of Xi Jinping and the policies this new leadership is likely to adopt for China's political, economic, and social development in the next five to ten years. 20 MAR | The social sciences and climate change: structuring the sources of distrust Professor Andy Hoffman from the University of Michigan argues that the physical sciences present information that is focused on quantitative and rational treatments, so a broad array of social sciences is needed to address issues related to how the problem is accepted by the public. 22 MAR | The deep structure of the arts Ellen Dissanayake from the University of Washington identifies aspects of the ‘deep structure’ of the arts in her work – the underlying principles of our nature that influence the making of art and our responses to the works of others. |
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17 MAR |
Bachanalia!
University Organist Amy Johansen will play some of Bach's greatest organ music, including the famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor.University Organist Amy Johansen will play some of Bach's greatest organ music, including the famous Toccata and Fugue in d minor. The organ recital will commence at 3.30pm and will be preceded by a carillon recital at 2pm. The best vantage point will be in the Quadrangle. |
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21 MAR |
Climate change: generating business and organisational responses
Explore how corporations can respond to climate change at this symposium. Find out more
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21-22 MAR |
Films on North Korea
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