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Sydney Ideas in March

An evening with Sir Simon Schama

Wednesday 5 March, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Free, in-person event

Join an in-conversation with acclaimed academic, historian and writer, Sir Simon Schama, as he reflects on Jewish history and the Holocaust. Hosted by Professor Avril Alba, Head of the School of Languages, and Professor of Holocaust Studies and Jewish Civilisation in Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies, at the University of Sydney.

Is language power?

Wednesday 12 March, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Free, in-person event

Is a language owned by its speakers or is it a public good? 'Who' gets to have a say, lay claim to, and wield a language? What does this all mean for navigating power differentials and public discourse? Unpack these ideas and more in a conversation with linguist and Columbia University Professor John McWhorter. Hosted by University of Sydney Professor Nick Enfield.

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Mardi Gras celebrations at the University of Sydney

14 February – 2 March

The University of Sydney is proud to once again be part of the 2025 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Visit our Fair Day stall on Sunday 16 February and look out for us marching in the parade on Saturday 1 March. Learn more

Freedom Rides 60th anniversary event

Wednesday 26 February, 9:30 am – 11:30 am | Free, in-person event

Join a panel discussion and commemorate this important part of our national history with original Freedom Riders, Jim Spigelman, Gary Williams, Ann Curthoys and Brian Aarons. Morning tea is included in this event. Register

How nature can strengthen Greater Sydney's flood resilience

Monday 10 March, 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Free, in-person event

Join the Sydney Environment Institute, Committee for Sydney, and AECOM at Climate Action Week 2025. Discover how nature-based solutions can be integrated into urban and coastal planning to build resilience and improve ecological health whilst balancing competing demands for land use. Register

2025 Nicholas Aroney Democracy Lecture: Athenian Democracy – its evolution, values and modern relevance

Tuesday 18 March, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Tickets from $10

The Hon. Anthe Philippides, former judge of the Queensland Supreme Court, examines ancient Athenian democracy and asks difficult questions of what and how we in the modern world may learn. Book

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