Sydney Ideas

Sydney Ideas Sydney Ideas is the University of Sydney's public talks program, bringing the world's leading thinker

Sydney Ideas offers a range of ticketed and free lectures, at a range of times throughout the week. We also provide audio podcasts and videos of many of our lectures for those who can't make it to the event.

Can AI write classics? Can AI understand us, better than we understand ourselves and each other? University of Sydney ex...
18/06/2026

Can AI write classics? Can AI understand us, better than we understand ourselves and each other?

University of Sydney experts Sophie Gee, Sandra Peter and Kai Riemer take us through some philosophical questions about the future of AI and humanity – with a nod to Austen, Cicero, Taylor Swift and other icons through the ages.

🎧 Catch up now on-demand (podcast and video): http://srkr.io/6188B1bu

What can we say about the common good in a world marked by deep moral, philosophical, and religious disagreement? 💬Join ...
17/06/2026

What can we say about the common good in a world marked by deep moral, philosophical, and religious disagreement? 💬

Join political philosophers Luara Ferracioli and Alexandre Lefebvre for a lively Sydney Ideas discussion exploring the fundamental beliefs, values and ideas that shape our societies.

Register now: http://srkr.io/6189BG8X

University of Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney

'A matter of life and tech' - a brilliant discussion at the Sydney Opera House with Sophie Gee, Sandra Peter and Kai Rie...
09/06/2026

'A matter of life and tech' - a brilliant discussion at the Sydney Opera House with Sophie Gee, Sandra Peter and Kai Riemer. Plus music from Titus Grenyer.

From Frankenstein to Commander Data, the conversation explored what AI means for empathy, creativity, writing and human thought in the age of artificial intelligence.

Catch the conversation online: http://srkr.io/6183B1X7

"The knowledge that we impart...can make a difference tomorrow, can make a difference next week, it can make a differenc...
02/06/2026

"The knowledge that we impart...can make a difference tomorrow, can make a difference next week, it can make a difference in 20 years time"

We recently heard from Prof Reuben Bolt and A/Prof Michael Mossman at University of Sydney in a public conversation about Indigenous knowledge systems, and its potential to transform the way we learn, lead and connect.

Catch up on-demand now: http://srkr.io/6181BENH

How can Indigenous knowledge systems transform the way we see and live in the world today? Join the conversation with Pr...
21/05/2026

How can Indigenous knowledge systems transform the way we see and live in the world today?

Join the conversation with Professor Reuben Bolt and A/Prof Michael Mossman.

Register for the live event on campus University of Sydney – last chance for tickets tonight! You can also catch up on-demand: http://srkr.io/6189BDvc

Indigenous knowledge systems continue to shape how we understand land, community and the world around us.Professor Reube...
12/05/2026

Indigenous knowledge systems continue to shape how we understand land, community and the world around us.

Professor Reuben Bolt and A/Prof Michael Mossman discuss how Indigenous knowledge and western systems can come together to inform the way we live, learn and work.

Join us at Sydney Ideas: http://srkr.io/6180B8my

'They will do anything to keep us engaged...often that means the most evocative, alarmist kind of content' - Dr Joanne G...
08/05/2026

'They will do anything to keep us engaged...often that means the most evocative, alarmist kind of content' - Dr Joanne Gray.

Our event in the Conversations for Good series: Across Platforms, is now available on podcast and video.

Drs Joanne Gray and Rebecca Huntley discuss the forces shaping public discourse and democracy today - from algorithm-driven outrage to the role of curiosity, listening and learning in rebuilding meaningful conversations.

Catch up now: http://srkr.io/6187B8i3

What happens when Indigenous knowledge systems are elevated?Join us for an exciting public conversation with leading thi...
07/05/2026

What happens when Indigenous knowledge systems are elevated?

Join us for an exciting public conversation with leading thinkers, Professor Reuben Bolt and A/Prof Michael Mossman.

Register now: http://srkr.io/6185B8jD

University of Sydney, Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney

Last week we kicked off the first event in our new Conversations for Good series, talking 'Across Platforms' with Dr Joa...
29/04/2026

Last week we kicked off the first event in our new Conversations for Good series, talking 'Across Platforms' with Dr Joanne Gray and Dr Rebecca Huntley and hosted by Fenella Kernebone.

Together, they explored how platforms shape public discourse, what a good conversation looks like today - and how can we create more of them?

Podcast and video now available: http://srkr.io/6183BBiD

In an age of AI, how can tech help us become better at being human?Join University of Sydney's Sophie Gee, Sandra Peter ...
22/04/2026

In an age of AI, how can tech help us become better at being human?

Join University of Sydney's Sophie Gee, Sandra Peter and Kai Riemer as they explore the evolving — and often contentious — relationship between humans and machines.

Register now: http://srkr.io/6185h1h

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