Over two nights, Australia’s pre-eminent thinkers go head-to-head with celebrated journalist Jane Hutcheon to draw out the difficult conversations of our day. Featuring Benjamin Law, Debra Keenahan, Jeremiah Edagbadi and Mark Scott. BYO Difficult Conversations: Everything is on the table.

Presented by Sydney Opera House, the University of Sydney and Big Questions Institute
Saturday 17 August, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm @ Concert Hall | Tickets from $35

How does agency manifest in physical systems? How do atoms organise into structures capable of thought and emotion? This National Science Week, join a special event at Sydney Opera House. The University of Sydney’s Sandra Peter, renowned AI expert, will host a conversation with theoretical physicist and cosmologist Paul Davies, cognitive scientist Inês Hipólito and neuroscientist Brett Kagan.

Hear Professor David Alais explain how science is providing new insight into how our brain connects with art. Register

From a Dark Matter Road Trip to a breakfast talk on bilbies and battling extinction, the University is shining a light wonderful world of science once again as our researchers get involved in a range of events for National Science Week. Explore the schedule

The Sydney School of Veterinary Science hosts an expert panel discussing the theme: ‘Can animal slaughter be truly humane and how do we get there?’ Register

The University of Sydney is proud to be presenting partner for TEDxSydney Youth, bringing together the leaders and visionaries of the future in the heart of Western Sydney, Parramatta. Book now

Join Sydney Law School Professor David Kinley in conversation with Alexander Heffner, host of PBS’s The Open Mind, as they explore the complexities that shape our society and challenge our perceptions of freedom and responsibility in today’s world. Register

In the final panel of Sydney Environment Institute’s four-part Climate and Biodiversity Crises Series, leading voices from business, conservation and academia discuss if valuing nature economically can lead to responsible environmental stewardship or if it undermines its innate value. Register