A colourful exploration of some of the unearthed tales behind the extraordinary life of Sir Charles Nicholson, founder of the Nicholson Museum, and the first vice-chancellor and second chancellor of the University of Sydney. Find out about Nicholson and mummies, spiritualism, trips up the Volga, grand houses, a much younger wife, retirement to England aged 53, and the loss of his house and life's work aged 90. True melodrama.

William Sharp Macleay's natural history Horae Entomologicae (1819 - 21) sought God's order in nature through a system of organisation based on the affinities and analogies between organisms. This quinarian system, as it was known, was read and considered by London's young and radical naturalists in the 1820's and the 1830's, among them the promising scholar Charles Darwin.

What did people in nineteenth century England really read? Explore the books from the Three Decker Novel Collection and be entertained by historical and sporting fiction, thrilled by adventure and romance and enlightened by novels on social issues.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) is proud to present the Enchanting Taiwan photographic exhibition, sponsored by the University of Sydney Library.

The exhibition comprises 80 photographs. Selections have been shown in several Australian cities, but this is the first time that all of the works will be displayed together.

The images were shot by 67 different photographers, each artist capturing a unique aspect of Taiwan. Studies range from neon-lit cityscapes to scenes of pristine natural beauty. Among the most stunning are the marble canyons of Taroko National Park and the stark salt fields of southern Taiwan. Some of the works focus on the rich traditions which have evolved from agrarian culture and folklore, evoking a world of ritual, religion and dazzling spectacle. Importantly, the collection also features images of Taiwan's indigenous cultural heritage.

Internationalisation is a dynamic and complex process that has become a popular term used to describe the ways in which universities respond to globalisation, and interpretations are varied.

The Faculty of Education and Social Work invites colleagues (staff and students) from all disciplines to share ideas with us in this one-day colloquium.

Keynote Speaker: Hans de Wit, International higher education consultant, The Netherlands

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OPEN - submission deadline: 12 August 2009

For more information please visit the colloquium web page.

Terry Smith, Andrew Mellon Professor of Contemporary Art History & Theory at University of Pittsburg and former Director of the Power Institute, University of Sydney, will explore the defining characteristics of contemporary art from an art historical point of view.

Under the Radar is the biography written by Professor Miller Goss and Dr Richard McGee, of Ruby Payne-Scott (1912-1981), a graduate in Physics from the University of Sydney in 1936 who became the world's first female radio astronomer. Hired in 1941 by the Radiophysics Laboratory of the then Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) she was part of an Australian team that developed a means of measuring radio emissions from the sun, a breakthrough which would lead to the construction of sophisticated radio telescopes. Secretly married to a colleague her extraordinary career was cut short by pregnancy and forced retirement. Ruby Payne-Scott was not only a brilliant pioneering radio physicist but also an outspoken advocate for women's rights. Her two children, artist, Fiona Hall and mathematician, Professor Peter Hall, will be at the launch along with author Professor Miller Goss.

This symposium, to mark the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and the sesquicentenary of his great work, The Origin of Species, will include a day and evening of discussion on the positive impact over time of evolutionary ideas on religious thought.

The Research Division, Faculty of Education and Social Work invites you to participate in the launch of a colloquia series on new approaches to research and interdisciplinarity across the education and social work domains.

The detailsfor thisweek'sproceedings are to be released shortly - please check this website for updates.

On Thursday 26th November, Robert Hannah will reveal to us the inner workings of the Antikythera Mechanism, the most significant scientific instrument to have survived from antiquity. It was recovered in 1901 from a 1st century BC shipwreck off the cost of the Greek Island of Antikythera. The corroded bronze plates of over 30 interlocking gears have been subjected to scientific analysis (including radiation scans). Many models have been constructed in attempts to unravel the workings and to help determine what this time-tracking device might have been used for.

Come and join us to dance and sing in a celebration of Yolgnu spirit and Aboriginal heritage.

A colourful exploration of some of the unearthed tales behind the extraordinary life of Sir Charles Nicholson, founder of the Nicholson Museum, and the first vice-chancellor and second chancellor of the University of Sydney. Find out about Nicholson and mummies, spiritualism, trips up the Volga, grand houses, a much younger wife, retirement to England aged 53, and the loss of his house and life's work aged 90. True melodrama.

William Sharp Macleay's natural history Horae Entomologicae (1819 - 21) sought God's order in nature through a system of organisation based on the affinities and analogies between organisms. This quinarian system, as it was known, was read and considered by London's young and radical naturalists in the 1820's and the 1830's, among them the promising scholar Charles Darwin.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) is proud to present the Enchanting Taiwan photographic exhibition, sponsored by the University of Sydney Library.

The exhibition comprises 80 photographs. Selections have been shown in several Australian cities, but this is the first time that all of the works will be displayed together.

The images were shot by 67 different photographers, each artist capturing a unique aspect of Taiwan. Studies range from neon-lit cityscapes to scenes of pristine natural beauty. Among the most stunning are the marble canyons of Taroko National Park and the stark salt fields of southern Taiwan. Some of the works focus on the rich traditions which have evolved from agrarian culture and folklore, evoking a world of ritual, religion and dazzling spectacle. Importantly, the collection also features images of Taiwan's indigenous cultural heritage.

Please see website for more information.

Help us celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), at the University of Sydney.

To commemorate this special occasion, CCE is proud to host a public lecture"Barack Obama, The Man and his Presidency So Far" with special guests Prof Fred Greenstein, Professor of Politics Emeritus at Princeton University, and Hon Bob Carr

Professor Greenstein is a notable US political commentator and has published many books on political psychology, in particular, the leadership qualities of US presidents. His recent published works have included The Presidential Difference: Leadership Style from FDR to Barack Obama (2009), and Inventing the Job of President: Leadership Style from George Washington to Andrew Jackson (2009). He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and past president of the International Society for Political Psychology.

Professor Greenstein will examine the presidency of Barack Obama so far, his leadership qualities throughout his presidential campaign and his first year in office, and what his presidency means for Australia.Following the lecture, the Hon Bob Carr will host a discussion with Professor Greenstein, with opportunity for questions from the audience.

Cost: $25 per person (bookings essential)

To book tickets please call us on 02 9036 4789, or visit www.cce.usyd.edu.au.

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Join us for a musical performance and tour of the exhibition "Makarr-garma: Aboriginal Collections from a Yolngu Perspective" by its curator Dr Joseph Gumbula.

The latest in the Nicholson Museum's Free Sunday Egypt series featuring a talk by Egyptologist Dr Katherine Eaton.

Ray Norris is passionate about the stars and about the tremendous scientific and cultural knowledge Australia's and probably the world's earliest astronomers Aboriginal peoples. In this talk, Ray shares his experience of his work with Yolngu people and some aspects of their knowledge and of astronomy in their world.

Towards the close of every year SCA holds two major celebrations: the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree shows.

These large-scale group exhibitions showcase the work of over 270 graduating students. And each year the amazing number of works on display creates a dynamic set of dialogues across a diverse field of artistic practices.

Exhibited throughout SCA's galleries and studios, this festival of art gives students a chance to share their ambitions and successes with friends who have travelled alongside them through the years of their degree.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE SHOW

Opening Tuesday 17 November, 6 to 8pm

Exhibition continues to Friday 27 November

POSTGRADUATE DEGREE SHOW

Opening Wednesday 9 December, 6 to 8pm

Exhibition continues to Wednesday 16 December

Sydney College of the Arts

The Visual Arts Faculty of the

University of Sydney

Balmain Road, Rozelle, NSW Australia

(enter opposite Cecily Street)

+61 2 9351 1008 www.usyd.edu.au/sca

degreeshow@sca.usyd.edu.au

Exhibition Hours:

Monday to Friday, 11am to 5pm

Saturday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm

A showcase of Young Researchers within the Bosch Institute.

The University of Sydney Indigenous Knowledges Research Group (IKRG), in conjunction with the Faculty of Arts has invited some key Indigenous scholars to join with us in a conversation about change as it applies to the role of Indigenous Australians and their culture in the academy. This is envisaged as a means of developing constructive dialogue about Indigenous Knowledges (IK) approaches to teaching, learning and research and of beginning strategies for ways forward to progress developments on this campus.

Cost: Registration for the symposium includes all refreshment, morning and afternoon teas, as well as lunches on each day of the conference. For fully waged and faculty guests, the registration amount will be $185.00. For students, casual staff and guests who are unwaged, the registration cost will be $25.00. There will be a conference dinner on the evening of 14 December that attracts a separate charge of $85.00.

Speakers - Fiona Allon (USYD) 'Dressing down the Nation: Sabrina and The Flannelette Series',

Prudence Black and Catherine Driscoll (UTS & USYD) - 'Strapped to the Drain Pipe: Emma Peel and the Vinyl Jumpsuit',

Stella North (USYD)- 'Flesh Made Nest: Dwelling in Dress',

Alison Gill and Abby Lopes (UWS) - 'On Wearing: A Critical Interpretive Framework on Design's Already Made