All Events: The University of Sydney Alumni Festival 2023

02
Dec

9:30AM - 12:00PM

Carillon recital

On the morning of the Alumni Festival, y...

On the morning of the Alumni Festival, you’ll hear the bells of the carillon chiming from the Clocktower. Isaac Wong, one of our University of Sydney Carillonists, performs on the 54-bell War Memorial Carillon for graduation ceremonies, recitals and special events, and teaching Carillon. Isaac Wong has played the Sydney University Carillon since he was a student at the University’s School of Pharmacy. He was appointed Honorary Carillonist at the University in 2002. Isaac is the first Australian to study at the Royal Carillon School in Belgium, graduating with a High Distinction Diploma in 2009. He has since played several recital tours in Europe and North America. Isaac’s rendition of Game of Thrones on YouTube remains one of the most searched and watched carillon performances online. The Carillon will be played 9.30-10am and 11.15-11.45am. Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

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Quadrangle front lawns

02
Dec

9:30AM - 8:30PM

Alumni Festival Hub

The Alumni Hub is your one-stop shop for...

The Alumni Hub is your one-stop shop for Festival information. Meet our friendly team, collect your scavenger hunt, or catch up with friends and relax in the seating provided. There will be free tea and coffee for alumni and ice blocks for kids. (Available while supplies last.) Located on the lawn in front of the Quadrangle. Find the Quadrangle (A14). Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

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Quadrangle front lawns

02
Dec

10:00AM - 10:30AM

Wesley College Tour

Wesley College would like to invite all ...

Wesley College would like to invite all Old Collegians and their families, plus other interested alumni for a tour of our beautiful buildings and the facilities at the College. Tours will commence at 10 am and 11 am and take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Meet your guide at the entrance of Wesley College. Find Wesley College (CG3) Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

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Wesley College

02
Dec

10:00AM - 10:30AM

Sydney Law School Building Tour

Sydney Law School is delighted to invite...

Sydney Law School is delighted to invite students, alumni, industry professionals, and the local community to join us for a tour of the New Law Building. The building, designed by architect Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp, is emblematic of the aspirations of the University itself. The modern spaces, artworks, and Indigenous façade provide an elegant and light-filled learning and research environment. The lecture theatres, seminar rooms, Moot Court and library facilities provide flexible spaces for our students to engage in legal problem-solving and learn advocacy, persuasion and coherent analysis skills. The tour will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Meet your guide at the entrance of Sydney Law School, Eastern Avenue entrance (level 2, street level). Find Sydney Law School Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

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New Law Building F10

02
Dec

10:00AM - 10:45AM

Quadrangle Heritage tour

Whether you’re an alumni, history buff, ...

Whether you’re an alumni, history buff, prospective student, or simply curious about our campus’ iconic architecture, the guided heritage tour has something for everyone. This 45-minute tour highlights the stunning architecture of the Camperdown Campus and delves into the background of renowned sites including the Quadrangle, Great Hall, MacLaurin Hall, Nicholson and Macleay museums. Heritage tours are scheduled for 10.30 am, 11.45 am, 1 pm and 2.15 pm. Meet your guide under the Quadrangle Clocktower.Find the Quadrangle (A14) Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot. There will be some walking, steps, and uneven floor throughout the tour. Please notify us in advance of any accessibility requirements and we will do our best to make accommodations. See our Festival FAQs for contact information.

Location:

Quadrangle Clocktower

In conversation with Geraldine Brooks AO (BA 1979)

02
Dec

10:00AM - 10:45AM

In conversation with Geraldine Brooks AO (BA 1979)

A discarded painting in a junk pile, a s...

A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history. Join Pulitzer Prize winner and alumni Geraldine Brooks AO (BA 1979) streaming live from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, as she discusses her novel Horse with Dr Wendy Were. Australian-born Geraldine Brooks is an author and journalist who grew up in the Western suburbs of Sydney, attending Bethlehem College Ashfield and the University of Sydney. She worked as a reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald for three years as a feature writer with a special interest in environmental issues, and later for the National Times. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in fiction in 2006 for her novel March. Her novels People of the Book, Caleb’s Crossing and The Secret Chord were all New York Times Bestsellers. Her first novel, Year of Wonders, is an international bestseller and has been translated into over 25 languages. She also authored the nonfiction works Nine Parts of Desire, Foreign Correspondence and The Idea of Home, the 2011 Boyer Lectures. She was a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies in 2006 and returned to Harvard as a visiting lecturer in 2021. Next year, she will be a visiting fellow at New College, Oxford. Dr Wendy Were is a cultural and creative leader who specialises in strategy and transformation. Her former roles include seven years as Executive Director, Advocacy and Development at the Australia Council for the Arts; Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Sydney Writers' Festival, Business Advisor at the Creative Industries Innovation Centre; and CEO of West Australian Music. After working in city shaping as Executive Director of Thought Leadership and Engagement at the Greater Cities Commission, she joined the University of Sydney in March 2023 as Director of Engagement, University Infrastructure. Wendy holds a PhD in Literature awarded with Distinction and is a Board Director of Monkey Baa Theatre Company. Location: The Quad Refectory Find the The Quad Refectory H1.13 Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

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K2.05.The Quadrangle General Lecture Theatre (A14)

Online - In conversation with Geraldine Brooks AO (BA 1979)

02
Dec

10:00AM - 10:45AM

Online - In conversation with Geraldine Brooks AO (BA 1979)

A discarded painting in a junk pile, a s...

A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history. Join Pulitzer Prize winner and alumni Geraldine Brooks AO (BA 1979) ONLINE streaming live from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, as she discusses her novel Horse with Dr Wendy Were. Australian-born Geraldine Brooks is an author and journalist who grew up in the Western suburbs of Sydney, attending Bethlehem College Ashfield and the University of Sydney. She worked as a reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald for three years as a feature writer with a special interest in environmental issues, and later for the National Times. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in fiction in 2006 for her novel March. Her novels People of the Book, Caleb’s Crossing and The Secret Chord were all New York Times Bestsellers. Her first novel, Year of Wonders, is an international bestseller and has been translated into over 25 languages. She also authored the nonfiction works Nine Parts of Desire, Foreign Correspondence and The Idea of Home, the 2011 Boyer Lectures. She was a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies in 2006 and returned to Harvard as a visiting lecturer in 2021. Next year, she will be a visiting fellow at New College, Oxford. Dr Wendy Were is a cultural and creative leader who specialises in strategy and transformation. Her former roles include seven years as Executive Director, Advocacy and Development at the Australia Council for the Arts; Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Sydney Writers' Festival, Business Advisor at the Creative Industries Innovation Centre; and CEO of West Australian Music. After working in city shaping as Executive Director of Thought Leadership and Engagement at the Greater Cities Commission, she joined the University of Sydney in March 2023 as Director of Engagement, University Infrastructure. Wendy holds a PhD in Literature awarded with Distinction and is a Board Director of Monkey Baa Theatre Company. Location: The Quad Refectory Find the The Quad Refectory H1.13 Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

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The Quad Refectory H1.13

Sydney Medical School - medical museum with Associate Professor Catherine Storey OAM

02
Dec

10:00AM - 10:45AM

Sydney Medical School - medical museum with Associate Professor Catherine Storey OAM

Join Sydney Medical School historian Ass...

Join Sydney Medical School historian Associate Professor Catherine Storey OAM to view the broad medical history collection and the rich history within the Sydney Medical School. Note: Registration is required, click "add to planner" to register.

Location:

Edward Ford Building (A27)

Pharmacy Building - tours with Head of School and Dean Professor Andrew McLachlan

02
Dec

10:00AM - 10:45AM

Pharmacy Building - tours with Head of School and Dean Professor Andrew McLachlan

Join our alumni tour and experience the ...

Join our alumni tour and experience the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation in our cutting-edge labs. Go behind the scenes to discover the medicinal wonders of native plants, explore our collection of pharmacy antiquities, and learn more about the unique Bank building façade. Meet out the front of the Bank Building on Science Rd. Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

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Pharmacy Building A15

02
Dec

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Sustainability tour

Know where the endangered Wollemi Pine i...

Know where the endangered Wollemi Pine is on campus? Have you been shaded by a Living Lab? Do you know where we can generate 1.2 MW of solar electricity and compost up to 500kg of organic waste each day? We invite you to rediscover our campus through a sustainability lens. Making the sometimes-invisible aspects of sustainability visible, this trail tour will weave you through the Camperdown Campus, as you explore sustainability in action and learn about the progress made towards the University of Sydney’s Sustainability Strategy (2020) and the UNs Sustainable Development Goals (2030). Tours are scheduled to leave at 10 am., 12 noon, and 2 pm. Meet your guide in front of F23 Michael Spence Building (corner of City Road and Eastern Avenue) Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot. The tour requires around 1km of walking. Please notify us in advance of any accessibility requirements, and we will do our best to make accommodations. See our Festival FAQs for contact information.

Location:

Michael Spence Building (F23)

02
Dec

10:00AM - 12:30PM

Tour - Biomedical Engineering

Our new Engineering and Technology Preci...

Our new Engineering and Technology Precinct consists of nine levels containing student spaces and cutting-edge research labs. Join us for a tour through this remarkable building and experience firsthand our leading research.Biomedical Engineering: On this lab tour, you will get to experience three hands-on practical workshops in Microfluidics, Human Anatomy and Biosensing & signalling. Note: Registration is required. Register by clicking "add to Planner". Add this to your Festival Planner to let us know you are coming, but you will be able to register for a talk, tour, or event scheduled at the same time. Tours will depart from the foyer every 30 minutes. Each tour will last approximately 30 -45 minutes.

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Engineering and Technology Precinct (J03)

Tour - Electrical and Information Engineering

02
Dec

10:00AM - 12:30PM

Tour - Electrical and Information Engineering

Our new Engineering and Technology Preci...

Our new Engineering and Technology Precinct consists of nine levels containing student spaces and cutting-edge research labs. Join us for a tour through this remarkable building and experience firsthand our leading research. Electrical and Information Engineering See a high voltage cage and the only power system simulator in a NSW university. Learn about power in software, photonics, and telecommunications. Note: Registration is required. Register by clicking "add to Planner". Add this to your Festival Planner to let us know you are coming, but you will be able to register for a talk, tour, or event scheduled at the same time. Tours will depart from the foyer every 30 minutes. Each tour will last approximately 30 -45 minutes.

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Engineering and Technology Precinct (J03)

Tour - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

02
Dec

10:00AM - 12:30PM

Tour - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Our new Engineering and Technology Preci...

Our new Engineering and Technology Precinct consists of nine levels containing student spaces and cutting-edge research labs. Join us for a tour through this remarkable building and experience firsthand our leading research. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Witness the great plasma leap – developing zero-emission reactors to make tomorrow's green fuels and chemicals a reality today. Note: Registration is required. Register by clicking "add to Planner". Add this to your Festival Planner to let us know you are coming, but you will be able to register for a talk, tour, or event scheduled at the same time. Tours will depart from the foyer every 30 minutes. Each tour will last approximately 30 -45 minutes.

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Engineering and Technology Precinct (J03)

02
Dec

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Open buildings program - Engineering and Technology Precinct (J03)

Based on the University of Sydney’s Wing...

Based on the University of Sydney’s Wingara Mura design principles, our new Engineering and Technology Precinct consists of nine levels of student spaces and cutting-edge research labs that flow seamlessly from the previous Electrical Engineering Building via a spectacular glass atrium, connecting our legacy with our future. The precinct has placed sustainability at the heart of its design, with energy-efficient lighting, improved indoor air quality features, a solar photovoltaic system on the roof, promotion of sustainable transport, and surface heat reduction-conscious landscape design. The student team from Sydney Motorsport will be in the foyer with a display of their award-winning project and students from Civil Engineering will have a display of their projects. Find the Engineering and Technology Precinct (J03) Note: Registration is not required. You can add this to your Festival Planner to remind you, but you will be able to register for a talk, tour, or event scheduled at the same time. These apps and sites may be useful in finding your way around campus.https://maps.sydney.edu.au/https://campusflora.sydney.edu.au/

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Engineering and Technology Precinct (J03)

02
Dec

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Open building - JD Stewart Building

The JD Stewart Building is at the heart ...

The JD Stewart Building is at the heart of the Sydney School of Veterinary Science. With leading veterinary education, animal science, and research that advances the health and welfare of animals and benefits the community, the School is ranked 1st in Australia for Veterinary Science. Come along between and explore and see what's changed and what's the same. Interested in a virtual reality educational tool? Pop into Loxton Computer Lab, room 214, to meet and treat our parasites (in virtual reality). The VR device is used to deliver a virtual practical lesson about parasites. The technology may be adapted for other subject areas. Find the JD Stewart Building (B10) Keen on the University’s gorgeous grounds? The Campus Flora map will help you discover our unique gardens. Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

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JD Stewart Building B01

Open building - The Abercrombie Building

02
Dec

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Open building - The Abercrombie Building

The Abercrombie Building occupies 9100 s...

The Abercrombie Building occupies 9100 square metres of light-filled flexible teaching and learning space, the latest technology, and a prime position near the University’s historic main campus. The purpose-built space will inspire generations of business leaders to come. Come along between and explore and see what's changed, and what's the same.Find the Abercrombie Building (H70) Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”. Keen on the University’s gorgeous grounds? The Campus Flora map will help you discover our unique gardens.

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Abercrombie Building (H70)

Architecture, Design and Planning Graduate Show

02
Dec

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Architecture, Design and Planning Graduate Show

The University of Sydney School of Archi...

The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design & Planning extends a warm welcome to our students, alumni, industry professionals, and community to join us in celebration of our graduates. Our beloved Wilkinson Building will be transformed into a prime exhibition space, displaying the hundreds of intellectual, technical, and socially responsible explorations from the next generation of leaders in the built environment. Featuring works from students across our undergraduate and postgraduate programs, join us in celebrating the School of Architecture Design and Planning’s newest graduates. Find the Wilkinson Building (G04). Entry via City Rd or Maze Crescent.Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

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Wilkinson Building (G04)

Fisher Library - Alumni Festival activation

02
Dec

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Fisher Library - Alumni Festival activation

The Fisher Library will have extended op...

The Fisher Library will have extended operating hours for the festival. Activations will include an exhibition of photos celebrating the building's 60th anniversary and an A-to-Z exhibition of the university's impressive Rare Books Collection - make sure you pop in to wander the stacks. The newly refurbished rooftop area will be in action as well, Take a load off and enjoy the view of the festival and Quadrangle from this sunny vantage point. Find Fisher Library (F03). Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

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Fisher Library (F03)

02
Dec

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Piscator Print Experience

Did you know that Fisher Library is home...

Did you know that Fisher Library is home to a printing workshop? Located on Level 1 of the library, the workshop houses an Albion letterpress printer, affectionately known as the Piscator Press. The Piscator Press is the passion of former University Librarian, Harrison Bryan, and was purchased by the library in the early 1960s. Drop in for the chance to print your own Alumni Festival bookmark! Visit us on Level 1 of Fisher Library. Find Fisher Library (F03). Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

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Fisher Library (F03)

Sydney College of the Arts - New Contemporaries

02
Dec

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Sydney College of the Arts - New Contemporaries

The Sydney College of the Arts will hold...

The Sydney College of the Arts will hold its annual New Contemporaries exhibition, showcasing the 2023 graduating cohort’s work. Explore the Old Teachers College and take in exciting works across multiple studio areas including Screen Arts, Photography, Painting, Print media, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, Jewellery and Object. For the third year in a row, New Contemporaries will also launch a parallel online exhibition to complement the physical installation. Find the Sydney College of the Arts in the Old Teachers College (A22). Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”. Image credit: Anna May Kirk, Installation view, SCA New Contemporaries 2022. Photo: Document Photography.

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Old Teachers College (A22)

Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness Sports Camp

02
Dec

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness Sports Camp

Modelled after the popular School Holida...

Modelled after the popular School Holiday Program run by Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness, these two-hour Sports Camps will give kids the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun activities, exercise, and make friends! Keen on a talk and not sure your kids will want to sit through it? Let them burn off some energy and experience our world-class sports facilities. Active Kids Vouchers are accepted. Ages 5-14Find the Arena Sports Centre (A30). Sessions: 10am - 12pm 12pm - 2pm 2pm - 4pm$30 per child. Register and pay directly with Sydney University Sports and Fitness (SUSF).

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The Arena gym and sports facilities

02
Dec

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Nanoplayground prototype

Play on campus with the Nanoplayground. ...

Play on campus with the Nanoplayground. This pop-up playground by award-winning sculptor Sanné Mestrom invites children and adults alike to ‘break the rules’ and physically engage with art in the public realm. Mestrom’s prototype launches “ArtHaus,” a three-year collaboration between the Sydney College of the Arts, Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC) and the Sydney Nano Institute, which will explore sustainable fabrication methods and ways of ensuring more child-friendly urban environments. The playground is situated on the Quadrangle front lawns. You can also register for "Art and Play," a talk by Sanné Mestrom at the nearby Chau Chak Wing Museum. Find the Quadrangle (A14). Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”. For more information:

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Quadrangle front lawns

University of Sydney Archives History Hike

02
Dec

10:00AM - 5:00PM

University of Sydney Archives History Hike

Join the University of Sydney Archives o...

Join the University of Sydney Archives on a walk around the Camperdown and Darlington campuses. Keep an eye out for the QR code posters and explore the University’s past! The University Archives preserve the records of permanent value of the University, its amalgamated institutions, and the personal papers of individuals and entities associated with the University. They are responsible for the care and preservation of the University's administrative records, such as those of the University's key governing bodies and offices, as well as departments, faculties, schools, and other academic units. The University Archives’ collections also encompass audio-visual media, photographs, and publications (including annual reports, award conferring programs, brochures, calendars, handbooks, films, sound recordings, and video recordings) documenting the University, as well as a significant collection of personal papers of people closely associated with the University. Explore the collections and follow the University Archives on Instagram to discover even more content about the history of the University and its community. Image: Students Walking on Manning Road at the Anderson Stuart Building (1974), [REF-00054142]. University of Sydney Archives, accessed 21/11/2023, https://archives-search.sydney.edu.au/nodes/view/79206

Chau Chak Wing Museum - Alumni Festival activation

02
Dec

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Chau Chak Wing Museum - Alumni Festival activation

The Chau Chak Wing Museum will extend it...

The Chau Chak Wing Museum will extend its opening hours for the Alumni Festival to give you a chance to explore its expansive collection, catch a pop-up musical performance, or relax with a coffee or tea in the Sounds Cafe. For kids, there will also be an activity station, and if you want to get a feel for what it might be like being an archaeologist there will be a drop-in object-handling workshop. Find the Chau Chak Wing Museum (F21). Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

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Chau Chak Wing Museum

02
Dec

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Scavenger hunt

Explore the campus and discover hidden g...

Explore the campus and discover hidden gems with the Alumni Festival Scavenger Hunt! Collect your challenge sheet at the Alumni Marquee on the quadrangle front lawns. Bring your completed scavenger hunt back to get your prize. Find the Quadrangle (A14) Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

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Quadrangle front lawns

Premier Cricket: O’Sullivan & O’Keeffe Memorial Trophy – Sydney Uni v St George

02
Dec

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Premier Cricket: O’Sullivan & O’Keeffe Memorial Trophy – Sydney Uni v St George

Support the University of Sydney Cricket...

Support the University of Sydney Cricket Club on Day 1 of their 2-Day match against St George at the historic Oval 1. While the match rages on, Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness will be providing additional fun for the whole family, including skills challenges, face painting, and food and drink options. The match will run throughout the day starting at 10am, so drop in and support your team! The Premier teams will be competing for the O’Sullivan/O’Keeffe Memorial Trophy, an annual fixture in honour of the late Mick O’Sullivan, an SUCC past player and administrator who was a great friend and opponent of the legendary Kerry O’Keeffe. St. George currently holds this trophy, which will be presented to the winner at the match's conclusion on Sunday, 3 December. Find Oval 1. Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

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Oval 1

02
Dec

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Food trucks

Walk Eastern Avenue and tour a variety o...

Walk Eastern Avenue and tour a variety of delectable global cuisines and cultural delights - minus the airfare - as we showcase some of Sydney's best food trucks.Find Eastern Avenue Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

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Eastern Avenue

02
Dec

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Pop up music program

Pop-up musical performances from student...

Pop-up musical performances from students and alumni from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music will transform exploring the campus into a truly magical experience. Relax on the lawns to the soothing sounds of a cello duet or dance past an indie pop band on your way to grab lunch. Performances will occur throughout the day. For a detailed program of performers, times and locations visit the website. Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”. Image: Accent Strings

Museums mini lecture - Dr Paul Donnelly, Object Art Specimen

02
Dec

10:30AM - 10:45AM

Museums mini lecture - Dr Paul Donnelly, Object Art Specimen

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak Wing Museum for a fascinating mini-lecture on an item, collection, or artifact from the museum's vast collection. Scheduled to be held throughout the day, these talks will give you a taste of the depth of history within the collection, and inform your explorations through the museum. Location: Nelson Meers Foundation Auditorium Find the Chau Chak Wing Museum (F21). Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

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Chau Chak Wing Museum

Online - Museums mini lecture - Dr Paul Donnelly, Object Art Specimen

02
Dec

10:30AM - 10:45AM

Online - Museums mini lecture - Dr Paul Donnelly, Object Art Specimen

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak Wing Museum for a fascinating mini-lecture on an item, collection, or artifact from the museum's vast collection. Scheduled to be held throughout the day, these talks will give you a taste of the depth of history within the collection. Note: Registration is required, click "add to planner" to register. You will receive an email with the link to the stream, or access the session via your Festival planner summary page.

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Online

02
Dec

10:30AM - 11:00AM

Carillon tour

Love it when the bells sound across camp...

Love it when the bells sound across campus.? Want to see what the carillon actually looks like? Isaac Wong, one of our outstanding University Carillonists will take you behind the scenes to discover the instrument’s remarkable history and give you a sneak peek of the 54 bells that occupy the Clocktower. Meeting point under the Quadrangle Clocktower.Find the Quadrangle (A14) Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot. This tour includes steps and close spaces. Please notify us in advance of any accessibility requirements and we will do our best to make accommodations where possible. See our Festival FAQs for contact information.

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Quadrangle Clocktower

02
Dec

10:30AM - 11:15AM

Indigenous Heritage Walk

Discover the stories of the long cultura...

Discover the stories of the long cultural tradition of the Gadigal and their use of the lands on which the Camperdown campus is now located. Meeting spot at the Quadrangle Clocktower Find the Quadrangle (A14). Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot. There will be some walking, steps, and uneven floors throughout the tour. Please notify us in advance of any accessibility requirements and we will do our best to make accommodations. See our Festival FAQs for contact information.

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Quadrangle Clocktower

02
Dec

10:30AM - 11:30AM

Wizarding tour of St Johns College

St John's College, or the College of St ...

St John's College, or the College of St John the Evangelist, was established in 1857 and is the university college in Australia. Take a magical tour of the sandstone halls, chapel, dining halls and reading rooms and see what life in a residential College at the University of Sydney is like. You might even come upon some magical characters that will delight brave explorers young and old! Meet your guide in the foyer of St. John’s College. 10 Missenden Rd. Camperdown. Find St. John’s College (CG6). Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

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St John's College

Chau Chak Wing Museum Object Handling Workshop

02
Dec

10:30AM - 4:00PM

Chau Chak Wing Museum Object Handling Workshop

Always wanted to touch the items in the ...

Always wanted to touch the items in the museum? The drop-in Object Handling Workshop will finally give you the opportunity. The Chau Chak Wing Museum’s Object-Based Learning (OBL) program is a powerful learning tool that encourages participants to explore problems, events, and ideas of the past, present and future by engaging with objects. Participants work with curated objects from the collection to encourage learning through sensory engagement, observation and group discussions. Get hands-on with some remarkable relics and learn more about the preservation work taking place at the University. Find the Chau Chak Wing Museum (F21). Note: Registration is not required. You can add this to your Festival Planner to remind you, but you will be able to register for a talk, tour, or event scheduled at the same time.

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Chau Chak Wing Museum

Online - Museums mini lecture - Matthew Huan, Is it useful at all? How the Macleay insect collection serves our communities

02
Dec

11:00AM - 11:15AM

Online - Museums mini lecture - Matthew Huan, Is it useful at all? How the Macleay insect collection serves our communities

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak Wing Museum for a fascinating mini-lecture on an item, collection, or artifact from the museum's vast collection. Scheduled to be held throughout the day, these talks will give you a taste of the depth of history within the collection. Note: Registration is required, click "add to planner" to register. You will receive an email with the link to the stream, or access the session via your Festival planner summary page.

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Online

Museums mini lecture - Matthew Huan, Is it useful at all? How the Macleay insect collection serves our communities

02
Dec

11:00AM - 11:15AM

Museums mini lecture - Matthew Huan, Is it useful at all? How the Macleay insect collection serves our communities

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

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Chau Chak Wing Museum

02
Dec

11:00AM - 11:30AM

Wesley College Tour

Wesley College would like to invite all ...

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Wesley College

Fisher library Rare Books and Special Collections Experience

02
Dec

11:00AM - 11:30AM

Fisher library Rare Books and Special Collections Experience

Join Fisher Library’s staff for a unique...

Join Fisher Library’s staff for a unique opportunity to handle some hand-selected examples from the University of Sydney's Rare Books & Special Collections. Turn the pages and learn the history of some very rare texts under their careful guidance. The library's collection includes early printed books from Europe, Australia, America, and Asia. We also collect high-quality facsimiles, examples of fine printing and binding, and modern limited editions. Included in our holdings are pre-2013 University of Sydney higher degree theses and the University of Sydney publications. There are more than 170,000 items in our collections. Meet at the Level 1, Fisher Library. Follow signs to Rare Books. Find Fisher Library (F03). Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the texts, children cannot participate in this experience. Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

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Fisher Library (F03)

02
Dec

11:00AM - 11:45AM

Sydney Medical School - medical museum with Associate Professor Catherine Storey OAM

Join Sydney Medical School historian Ass...

Join Sydney Medical School historian Associate Professor Catherine Storey OAM to view the broad medical history collection and the rich history within the Sydney Medical School. Find Edward Ford Building (A27) Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

Location:

Edward Ford Building (A27)

Sydney Law School Distinguished Alumni Series: In conversation with Law School alumna Georgia Dawson

02
Dec

11:00AM - 11:45AM

Sydney Law School Distinguished Alumni Series: In conversation with Law School alumna Georgia Dawson

As a highlight of the Alumni Festival, w...

As a highlight of the Alumni Festival, we invite you to join us for a Sydney Law School-hosted event featuring the University of Sydney Law School alumnae Georgia Dawson, winner of the 2023 Alumni Award for International Achievement, in conversation with Nicole Abadee. Georgia Dawson, a prominent leader in the legal profession, will reflect on her journey through Law School, her successful career working in top law firms, and her pioneering role as the first woman to lead Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as senior partner in the firm’s 280-year history. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to gain insights into Georgia's leadership and experiences, including her commitment to championing diversity and making the legal profession more inclusive, particularly for women and the LGBTQI+ community. SpeakersGeorgia Dawson is the firm's senior partner and has a background in internal and regulatory investigations, complex multi-jurisdictional litigation, and compliance advice in relation to anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, corruption, and human rights. She has worked on significant cross-border mandates across a range of jurisdictions in APAC, Europe, Africa and Central Asia. Georgia has been named as one of Financial News’ Most Influential Women in Finance (2023, 2022 and 2021) and in 2021, she was recognised as an ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards Woman Lawyer of the Year. Georgia was also named an Innovative Leader in the Financial Times Asia-Pacific Innovative Lawyers Awards 2020. She has been included by the Financial Times and Yahoo! in the OUTstanding Top 50 LGBT+ Ally Executives Role Model lists in 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and by Stonewall as its Global Senior Champion in 2019. Georgia is admitted to practice in Hong Kong, England & Wales and New South Wales, and she is a registered foreign lawyer in Singapore. She holds a first-class degree in law from the University of Sydney and a Master’s degree in international relations from Cambridge University, where she studied as a Chevening scholar. Nicole Abadee is a University of Sydney alumna. After a 20-year career in the law, practising as a barrister at the New South Wales Bar and then teaching International Law, she moved into the literary world. Nicole now writes about books and other things for Good Weekend and regularly interviews writers at writers’ festivals and other literary events. Location: The Law Foyer, Sydney Law School, Level 2, New Law Building (F10), Eastern Avenue (street level entrance). Find the New Law Building Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

Location:

New Law Building F10

02
Dec

11:00AM - 11:45AM

Quadrangle Heritage tour

Whether you’re an alumni, history buff, ...

Whether you’re an alumni, history buff, prospective student, or simply curious about our campus’ iconic architecture, the guided heritage tour has something for everyone. This 45-minute tour highlights the stunning architecture of the Camperdown Campus and delves into the background of renowned sites, including the Quadrangle, Great Hall, MacLaurin Hall, Nicholson and Macleay museums. Heritage tours are scheduled for 10.30 am, 11.45 am, 1 pm and 2.15 pm. Meet your guide under the Quadrangle Clocktower.Find the Quadrangle (A14) Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot. There will be some walking, steps, and uneven floors throughout the tour. Please notify us in advance of any accessibility requirements and we will do our best to make accommodations. See our Festival FAQs for contact information.

Location:

Quadrangle Clocktower

Graduation Gown photo session - Alumni and family only

02
Dec

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Graduation Gown photo session - Alumni and family only

Relive your graduation moment, enjoy the...

Relive your graduation moment, enjoy the enchantment of MacLaurin Hall with your family, and capture the magic of these hallowed halls in your best dress robes! This is your chance to get your photo taken in a gown and trencher and recreate magical times. There will be selfie stations available, or professional graduation photographers will be available and get three professional digital photos. Printed photos can be arranged and paid for on the day. Come along and you might even meet some characters you might recognise - at our Hogwarts-themed selfie-station! • Multiple photo backdrops available. • Some kid-sized gowns are available throughout the day. • Gowns and trenchers will be sanitised between uses. • Borrowed gowns must stay within the hall. • If you would like to hire a gown and trencher for photos elsewhere on campus, please arrange through the USU Store.Find MacLaurin Hall, The Quadrangle (A14).Note: This event is available to Alumni and family only. Walk-ins are welcome but we will prioritise pre-registered guests throughout the day. Click "add to planner" to register.

Location:

MacLaurin Hall (A14D)

02
Dec

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Weaving Workshops at the Gadigal Centre

Join Gadigal Centre staff and community ...

Join Gadigal Centre staff and community members for weaving workshops. Learn key words of language, share stories and gain insights into the social and cultural knowledge embedded in the traditional Indigenous coil weaving technique. There is something magic when a group of people are sitting around weaving together, conversations that might not usually happen start to happen, people start to get to know one another on a different level, and then all of a sudden, you also have a new creation in your hand that you have made with love and positive energy. All are welcome to join the workshops, and although an hour has been allocated, participants may finish their weaving early or stay later for a cuppa! Find the John Woolley Building (A20) Note: Places are limited, and registration is required. Register by clicking “add to planner”. Pictured: Aunty Karleen Green

Location:

John Woolley Building (A20)

Healthy Longevity Chef Challenge! Featuring Professor Fontana and Adam Liaw

02
Dec

11:00AM - 12:30PM

Healthy Longevity Chef Challenge! Featuring Professor Fontana and Adam Liaw

Join us for an exciting session as the H...

Join us for an exciting session as the Health Longevity Team from the Charles Perkins Centre (led by the world-leading longevity expert, Professor Luigi Fontana) goes head-to-head with Celebrity Chef, writer, and television presenter Adam Liaw. As one of Australia’s most in-demand media personalities, Adam hosts ‘The Cook Up with Adam Liaw' (SBS), ‘Who The Bloody Hell Are We? (SBS), ‘Good Food Kitchen’ (Nine), Adam & Poh’s ‘Great Australian Bites; 'Tomorrow Tonight' (ABC) and presents ‘How Taste Changed The World’ for Audible. Adam is also UNICEF Australia’s National Ambassador for Nutrition. The ‘Health for Life’ research and Clinical Program at the Charles Perkins Centre has delivered a paradigm shift in understanding how diet and exercise profoundly influence human aging biology and the initiation, progression, and prognosis of many clinical conditions, ranging from obesity to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. During this session hosted by Sarah Berry (Lifestyle Health Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald), Professor Fontana, along with the Health and Longevity team, will illustrate practical steps to optimise your health. They’ll show how your shopping habits, cooking techniques, and dietary choices can significantly influence your health and longevity, all while ensuring a delightful culinary experience – and this time, Adam will be the judge! CPC Healthy Longevity Team is part of the CPC RPA Health for Life Program and includes: Professor Luigi Fontana Dr Rosilene Ribeiro Chef Marzio Lanzini Find the Social Sciences Building (A02). Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

Location:

Wallace Theatre (A21.)

Online - Healthy Longevity Chef Challenge! Featuring Professor Fontana and Adam Liaw

02
Dec

11:00AM - 12:30PM

Online - Healthy Longevity Chef Challenge! Featuring Professor Fontana and Adam Liaw

Join us ONLINE for an exciting session a...

Join us ONLINE for an exciting session as the Health Longevity Team from the Charles Perkins Centre (led by the world-leading longevity expert Professor Luigi Fontana) goes head-to-head with Celebrity Chef, writer, and television presenter Adam Liaw. As one of Australia’s most in-demand media personalities, Adam hosts ‘The Cook Up with Adam Liaw' (SBS), ‘Who The Bloody Hell Are We? (SBS), ‘Good Food Kitchen’ (Nine), Adam & Poh’s ‘Great Australian Bites; 'Tomorrow Tonight' (ABC) and presents ‘How Taste Changed The World’ for Audible. Adam is also UNICEF Australia’s National Ambassador for Nutrition. The ‘Health for Life’ research and Clinical Program at the Charles Perkins Centre has delivered a paradigm shift in understanding how diet and exercise profoundly influence human aging biology and the initiation, progression, and prognosis of many clinical conditions, ranging from obesity to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. During this session, Professor Fontana with the Health and Longevity team will illustrate practical steps to optimise your health. They’ll show how your shopping habits, cooking techniques, and dietary choices can significantly influence your health and longevity, all while ensuring a delightful culinary experience – and this time, Adam will be the judge! CPC Healthy Longevity Team is part of the CPC RPA Health for Life Program and includes: Professor Luigi Fontana Dr Rosilene Ribeiro Chef Marzio Lanzini Find the Wallace Theatre (A21). Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

Location:

Wallace Theatre (A21.)

02
Dec

11:00AM - 4:00PM

Gadigal Centre

The Gadigal Centre is the University of ...

The Gadigal Centre is the University of Sydney's dedicated student centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Community plays an important role in our culture, and this bespoke space is a home away from home. It is a place to connect with culture, interact with Elders and fellow students, and feel supported by our staff. This dedicated centre allows for a sense of belonging and empowers students to share our culture throughout the wider university community. The Gadigal Centre will be open from 11 am - 4 pm. Throughout the day, the Gadigal Centre and its partners will be providing a range of cultural activities such as: "Muggera" will perform music and dance performances and host a collaborative artwork that guests can participate in whilst they move through the space. "Culture on The Move" will facilitate weaving workshops (book via the Festival Planner) "IndigiGrow" will offer information and giveaways of indigenous plants and seedlings*. There will also be: * USU Ice-cream Cart* • Face Painting • Bennys Burgers* *whilst stock lasts. Find the John Woolley Building (A20) Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

Location:

John Woolley Building (A20)

Chau Chak Wing Museum Education Team Gallery Tours

02
Dec

11:00AM - 4:00PM

Chau Chak Wing Museum Education Team Gallery Tours

Join the Museum Education Team for short...

Join the Museum Education Team for short tours of the galleries taking place leaving on the hour with the first leaving at 11 am and the last leaving 4 pm. The tours will take between 15 and 30 minutes and delve into collections and items within the specialty of the Education Team member. Meeting spot on Level 3 of the museum near white stairs Find the Chau Chak Wing Museum (F21). Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

Location:

Chau Chak Wing Museum

02
Dec

11:30AM - 12:15PM

Pharmacy Building - tours with Head of School and Dean Professor Andrew McLachlan

Join our alumni tour and experience the ...

Location:

Pharmacy Building A15

02
Dec

12:00PM - 12:30PM

Fisher library Rare Books and Special Collections Experience

Join Fisher Library’s staff for a unique...

Join Fisher Library’s staff for a unique opportunity to handle some hand-selected examples from the University of Sydney's Rare Books & Special Collections. Turn the pages and learn the history of some very rare texts under their careful guidance. The library's collection includes early printed books from Europe, Australia, America, and Asia. We also collect high-quality facsimiles, examples of fine printing and binding, and modern limited editions. Included in our holdings are pre-2013 University of Sydney higher degree theses and the University of Sydney publications. There are more than 170,000 items in our collections. Meet at the Level 1, Fisher Library. Follow signs to Rare Books.Find Fisher Library (F03). Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the texts, children cannot participate in this experience. Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

Location:

Fisher Library (F03)

02
Dec

12:00PM - 12:30PM

Carillon tour

Love it when the bells sound across camp...

Location:

Quadrangle Clocktower

Faculty of Medicine and Health Media Lab immersive tour

02
Dec

12:00PM - 12:45PM

Faculty of Medicine and Health Media Lab immersive tour

Whether it’s de-escalating an agitated, ...

Whether it’s de-escalating an agitated, AI-generated patient in a hospital setting or performing surgical procedures in an immersive environment, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Media Lab is leading the way in teaching and research innovation, equipping students, instructors, and researchers in elevating their work with technologically advanced tools. Meet your guide at the Media Lab, Room S252, Anderson Stuart Building (F13). Follow the banners. Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

Location:

Anderson Stuart Building F13

Online - Art and Play with Sanné Mestrom

02
Dec

12:00PM - 12:45PM

Online - Art and Play with Sanné Mestrom

Join award-winning sculptor Sanné Mestro...

Join award-winning sculptor Sanné Mestrom as she discusses the concept of art and risk in her pop-up playground. Part of “Arthaus,” the playground is the product of a three-year collaboration between Sydney Nano and the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre and invites children and adults alike to ‘break the rules’ and physically engage with the artwork. Mestrom, a senior lecturer and practice-led researcher at Sydney College of the Arts, has work held by the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Artbank, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Shepparton Art Museum, and private collections internationally. She is currently the recipient of an Australia Research Council DECRA Fellowship. Note: Registration is required, click "add to planner" to register. You will receive an email with the link to the stream, or access the session via your Festival planner summary page.

Location:

Online

02
Dec

12:00PM - 12:45PM

Art and Play with Sanné Mestrom

Join award-winning sculptor Sanné Mestro...

Join award-winning sculptor Sanné Mestrom as she discusses the concept of art and risk in her sculpture playground. Part of “Arthaus,” the playground is the product of a three-year collaboration between Sydney Nano and the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre and invites children and adults alike to ‘break the rules’ and physically engage with the artwork. Mestrom, a senior lecturer and practice-led researcher at Sydney College of the Arts, has work held by the National Gallery of Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Artbank, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Shepparton Art Museum, and private collections internationally. She is currently the recipient of an Australia Research Council DECRA Fellowship. Join the talk in the Nelson Meers Foundation Auditorium at the Chau Chak Wing Museum. Visitors are also invited to engage with the playground prototype, located on the lawn in front of the Chau Chak Wing Museum. Find the Chau Chak Wing Museum (F21). Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

Location:

Chau Chak Wing Museum

02
Dec

12:00PM - 12:45PM

Sydney Medical School - medical museum with Associate Professor Catherine Storey OAM

Join Sydney Medical School historian Ass...

Join Sydney Medical School historian Associate Professor Catherine Storey OAM to view the broad medical history collection and the rich history within the Sydney Medical School. Find the Edward Ford Building (A27). Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.

Location:

Edward Ford Building (A27)

02
Dec

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Sustainability tour

Know where the endangered Wollemi Pine i...

Location:

Michael Spence Building (F23)

02
Dec

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Graduation Gown photo session - Alumni and family only

Relive your graduation moment, enjoy the...

Location:

MacLaurin Hall (A14D)

02
Dec

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Weaving Workshops at the Gadigal Centre

Join Gadigal Centre staff and community ...

Location:

John Woolley Building (A20)

02
Dec

12:00PM - 3:00PM

Archaeology Research Lab - Open Door

Visit the newly fitted-out Archaeology R...

Visit the newly fitted-out Archaeology Research Lab to explore some items from the collection and experience a close-up view through microscopes and scanning equipment. The Archaeology Discipline at the University of Sydney is internationally recognised, with research encompassing the breadth and diversity of the human past. Join us as we strive to understand people and their behaviours through their social lives, technology, and settlements and tracking human responses to climate and environmental changes. Visit the lab under MacLaurin Hall in the Quadrangle (A14). Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

Location:

MacLaurin Hall (A14D)

02
Dec

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Research Alley

Explore the wonderful research at the Un...

Explore the wonderful research at the University and get hands-on with some fascinating examples of research and teaching practices. Housed in the historic cloisters in the Quadrangle, have your ice-block frozen using liquid nitrogen, learn how to build a lie detector, or test your veterinary science skills on realistic clinical skills models. There will also be examples of high-fidelity teaching models used for training our next generation of doctors and nurses. Try some honey from the BEE lab (the Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution Lab) and see how Digital Interactive Environments, such as Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies, can be used to evaluate the cultural significance of construction documentation and processes related to historically important buildings. Create a digital twin for a collaborative robot and interact with the robot to perform simple actions like writing your name with a brush. Meet the team from the Net Zero Initiative, paving the way for the adoption of low-carbon emission technologies, or sign up to become a Citizen Scientist and contribute to a research project! Find the Quadrangle (A14).Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

Location:

Quadrangle internal lawns (A14)

Muggera - storytelling through song and dance

02
Dec

12:15PM - 12:30PM

Muggera - storytelling through song and dance

MUGGERA (moog | er | ah - Lightning/Stor...

MUGGERA (moog | er | ah - Lightning/Storm) provide the community with engaging cultural performances and activities by their highly experienced group members. Join Muggera on the front lawns of the Quadrangle for storytelling through traditional songs and dances. Muggera is a family group that prides itself on its cultural knowledge and professionalism. The members of Muggera come from a long line of cultural leaders and world-class performers with a formidable respect for culture. Find the Quadrangle Front Lawns Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

Location:

Quadrangle front lawns

Breaking Boundaries Down Under: Empowering Women in Australian Sport

02
Dec

12:15PM - 1:15PM

Breaking Boundaries Down Under: Empowering Women in Australian Sport

Esteemed athletes Chloe Dalton OAM and C...

Esteemed athletes Chloe Dalton OAM and Carmen Marton OLY will join Football Australia Board Member Jackie Lee Joe in an enlightening session that will delve into key topics relating to elite sport, gender equity and the Australian sporting landscape. Get ready for an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion that will dive into the current state of women's sports in Australia and the path to greater equity and success on the world stage! Our speakers will unpack the transformative impact of the recent FIFA World Cup, share their personal stories of overcoming challenges, and reveal the strategies that have propelled them to the top levels of their respective sports. They'll also spotlight their fervent advocacy for fairness and inclusivity in Australian sports and the vital roles of institutions and the media in achieving this. This is a must-attend event for sports enthusiasts, gender equity advocates, and those interested in the future of Australian sports. Our speakers: • Chloe Dalton OAM is one of Australia’s few triple sport elite athletes, having played basketball (Sydney Uni Flames) and rugby professionally, Chloe currently plays AFLW for the Western Sydney Giants. An Olympic-Gold athlete, she is also the founder and host of The [female] athlete project podcast, which shares and amplifies stories of epic Aussie [female] athletes. • Carmen Marton OLY is Australia's top Taekwondo athlete with a World Championship title, a three-time Olympian, and a recent MBA graduate at the University of Sydney Business School. She's also a passionate advocate for the Pink Belt Project, using Taekwondo to empower women who've endured domestic violence trauma. • Jackie Lee Joe is a marketing and digital transformation expert, having held roles in major brands such as BBC and Netflix. She serves on the Board of Directors of Football Australia and is involved with Global Sisters, a platform supporting women in business.Find the TAG Family Foundation Grandstand, Oval 2 (B23). Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot. Arrive early for tours of the High-Performance facilities.

Location:

TAG Family Foundation Grandstand (B23)

02
Dec

12:30PM - 1:15PM

Bailey Pickles performance

Bailey Pickles is a gifted Australian co...

Bailey Pickles is a gifted Australian composer, arranger, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who went viral on Tiktok. His prodigious ability to compose melodies and harmonies on the piano has earned him over 126 million views. Bailey’s musical gifts were clearly evident from a very young age. By the age of 10, his original compositions helped him gain a sought-after entry into the Conservatorium of Sydney’s Rising Stars Program. At the age of 14 Bailey was selected and mentored by the late composer and conductor Richard Gill and then by one of Australia’s greatest composers, Carl Vine. Bailey's creativity and ability to evoke emotion through music has attracted the attention of accomplished musicians and producers such as Guy Sebastian, Nick Littlemore (PNAU), Budjerah, Stevie Mackey, Francis Karel, Alex Burnett, and 18YOMAN. Photo credits: Jess Gleeson Come see Bailey perform in the iconic Quadrangle, and be prepared to challenge him to play your favourite song. Find the Quadrangle (A14). Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

Location:

Quadrangle internal lawns (A14)

02
Dec

12:45PM - 1:15PM

Carillon tour

Love it when the bells sound across camp...

Location:

Quadrangle Clocktower

Museums mini lecture - Dr Jude Philp, Reviving our connections with Papua New Guinea

02
Dec

1:00PM - 1:15PM

Museums mini lecture - Dr Jude Philp, Reviving our connections with Papua New Guinea

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

Location:

Chau Chak Wing Museum

Online - Museums mini lecture - Dr Jude Philp, Reviving our connections with Papua New Guinea

02
Dec

1:00PM - 1:15PM

Online - Museums mini lecture - Dr Jude Philp, Reviving our connections with Papua New Guinea

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak Wing Museum for a fascinating mini-lecture on an item, collection, or artifact from the museum's vast collection. Scheduled to be held throughout the day, these talks will give you a taste of the depth of history within the collection. Note: Registration is required, click "add to planner" to register. You will receive an email with the link to the stream, or access the session via your Festival planner summary page.

Location:

Online

02
Dec

1:00PM - 1:30PM

Fisher library Rare Books and Special Collections Experience

Join Fisher Library’s staff for a unique...

Location:

Fisher Library (F03)

02
Dec

1:00PM - 1:45PM

Quadrangle Heritage tour

Whether you’re an alumni, history buff, ...

Whether you’re an alumni, history buff, prospective student, or simply curious about our campus’ iconic architecture, the guided heritage tour has something for everyone. This 45-minute tour highlights the stunning architecture of the Camperdown Campus and delves into the background of renowned sites, including the Quadrangle, Great Hall, MacLaurin Hall, Nicholson and Macleay museums. Heritage tours are scheduled for 10.30 am, 11.45 am, 1 pm and 2.15 pm. Meet your guide under the Quadrangle Clocktower.Find the Quadrangle (A14) Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot. There will be some walking, steps, and uneven floors throughout the tour. Please notify us in advance of any accessibility requirements and we will do our best to make accommodations. See our Festival FAQs for contact information.

Location:

Quadrangle Clocktower

02
Dec

1:00PM - 1:45PM

Pharmacy Building - tours with Head of School and Dean Professor Andrew McLachlan

Join our alumni tour and experience the ...

Location:

Pharmacy Building A15

02
Dec

1:00PM - 1:45PM

Faculty of Medicine and Health Media Lab immersive tour

Whether it’s de-escalating an agitated, ...

Location:

Anderson Stuart Building F13

02
Dec

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Weaving Workshops at the Gadigal Centre

Join Gadigal Centre staff and community ...

Location:

John Woolley Building (A20)

02
Dec

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Graduation Gown photo session - Alumni and family only

Relive your graduation moment, enjoy the...

Location:

MacLaurin Hall (A14D)

02
Dec

1:15PM - 2:00PM

Hugo Hui and MS3 performance

Formed in 2021, MS3 consists of Hugo, La...

Formed in 2021, MS3 consists of Hugo, Lachlan, and Jun, virtuosos on violin, cello, and piano, respectively. Their ability to play by ear took the internet by storm, with their first-ever video gaining 1.5 million views in a week. Since then, the group has attracted over 80 million views and 1 million fans across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and has gained the attention of artists such as Maroon5, Meghan Trainor and Dean Lewis. MS3 has collaborated with artists such as Ruel, OneFour and Tommy Emanuel's World Tour. By blending classical finesse with pop exuberance, MS3 aims to further the recognition of classical instruments in a pop context and ultimately spread joy through music to their amazing and positive fan base. See MS3 perform in the iconic Quadrangle, and be prepared to sing along! Find the Quadrangle (A14). Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

Location:

Quadrangle internal lawns (A14)

02
Dec

1:30PM - 2:00PM

Carillon Tour

Love it when the bells sound across camp...

Location:

Quadrangle Clocktower

Ask us STEM! with Dr Karl and our Superstars of STEM. Hosted by Adam Spencer

02
Dec

1:30PM - 2:30PM

Ask us STEM! with Dr Karl and our Superstars of STEM. Hosted by Adam Spencer

This interactive session features Dr Kar...

This interactive session features Dr Karl and six early career researchers named Superstars of STEM in recognition of their scientific research and outreach, answering some of their favourite questions from the Faculty of Science’s ‘Ask us STEM’ campaign. The event, hosted by Adam Spencer, promises fun demonstrations, vibrant visuals, and the chance to test the Superstars with your STEM questions live! Superstars of STEM is a Science and Technology Australia initiative funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources. Our superstars include: • Behavioural Ecologist, Caitlyn Forster • Biodiversity Management Officer, Dr Eliza Middleton • Biomedical Engineer, Christina Maher • Radio Astronomer, Dr Laura Driessen • Synthetic Biologist, Dr Taylor Syszka Find the Social Sciences Building (A02). Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot. An overflow room will be available adjacent where the session will be streamed.

Location:

Wallace Theatre (A21.)

Online - Ask us STEM! with Dr Karl and our Superstars of STEM. Hosted by Adam Spencer

02
Dec

1:30PM - 2:30PM

Online - Ask us STEM! with Dr Karl and our Superstars of STEM. Hosted by Adam Spencer

This interactive session features Dr Kar...

This interactive session features Dr Karl and six early career researchers named Superstars of STEM in recognition of their scientific research and outreach, answering some of their favourite questions from the Faculty of Science’s ‘Ask us STEM’ campaign. The event, hosted by Adam Spencer, promises fun demonstrations, vibrant visuals, and the chance to test the Superstars with your STEM questions live! Superstars of STEM is a Science and Technology Australia initiative funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources. Our superstars include: • Behavioural Ecologist, Caitlyn Forster • Biodiversity Management Officer, Dr Eliza Middleton • Biomedical Engineer, Christina Maher • Radio Astronomer, Dr Laura Driessen • Synthetic Biologist, Dr Taylor Syszka Note: Registration is required, click "add to planner" to register. You will receive an email with the link to the stream, or access the session via your Festival planner summary page.

Location:

Online

02
Dec

2:00PM - 2:15PM

Online - Museums mini lecture - Dr Craig Barker, Archaeology in Cyprus: Australian archaeologists in the Mediterranean

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak Wing Museum for a fascinating mini-lecture on an item, collection, or artifact from the museum's vast collection. Scheduled to be held throughout the day, these talks will give you a taste of the depth of history within the collection. Note: Registration is required, click "add to planner" to register. You will receive an email with the link to the stream, or access the session via your Festival planner summary page.

Location:

Online

Museums mini lecture - Dr Craig Barker, Archaeology in Cyprus: Australian archaeologists in the Mediterranean

02
Dec

2:00PM - 2:15PM

Museums mini lecture - Dr Craig Barker, Archaeology in Cyprus: Australian archaeologists in the Mediterranean

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

Location:

Chau Chak Wing Museum

02
Dec

2:00PM - 2:30PM

Fisher library Rare Books and Special Collections Experience

Join Fisher Library’s staff for a unique...

Location:

Fisher Library (F03)

02
Dec

2:00PM - 2:45PM

Faculty of Medicine and Health Media Lab immersive tour

Whether it’s de-escalating an agitated, ...

Location:

Anderson Stuart Building F13

02
Dec

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Sustainability tour

Know where the endangered Wollemi Pine i...

Location:

Michael Spence Building (F23)

02
Dec

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Graduation Gown photo session - Alumni and family only

Relive your graduation moment, enjoy the...

Location:

MacLaurin Hall (A14D)

02
Dec

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Weaving Workshops at the Gadigal Centre

Join Gadigal Centre staff and community ...

Location:

John Woolley Building (A20)

Online - Museums mini lecture - Dr Melanie Pitkin, Egypt at the Chau Chak Wing Museum: Then and Now

02
Dec

3:00PM - 3:15PM

Online - Museums mini lecture - Dr Melanie Pitkin, Egypt at the Chau Chak Wing Museum: Then and Now

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak Wing Museum for a fascinating mini-lecture on an item, collection, or artifact from the museum's vast collection. Scheduled to be held throughout the day, these talks will give you a taste of the depth of history within the collection. Note: Registration is required, click "add to planner" to register. You will receive an email with the link to the stream, or access the session via your Festival planner summary page.

Location:

Online

Museums mini lecture - Dr Melanie Pitkin, Egypt at the Chau Chak Wing Museum: Then and Now

02
Dec

3:00PM - 3:15PM

Museums mini lecture - Dr Melanie Pitkin, Egypt at the Chau Chak Wing Museum: Then and Now

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

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Chau Chak Wing Museum

02
Dec

3:00PM - 3:45PM

Faculty of Medicine and Health Media Lab immersive tour

Whether it’s de-escalating an agitated, ...

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Anderson Stuart Building F13

02
Dec

3:00PM - 3:45PM

Quadrangle Heritage tour

Whether you’re an alumni, history buff, ...

Whether you’re an alumni, history buff, prospective student, or simply curious about our campus’ iconic architecture, the guided heritage tour has something for everyone. This 45-minute tour highlights the stunning architecture of the Camperdown Campus and delves into the background of renowned sites, including the Quadrangle, Great Hall, MacLaurin Hall, Nicholson and Macleay museums. Heritage tours are scheduled for 10.30 am, 11.45 am, 1 pm and 2.15 pm. Meet your guide under the Quadrangle Clocktower.Find the Quadrangle (A14) Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot. There will be some walking, steps, and uneven floors throughout the tour. Please notify us in advance of any accessibility requirements and we will do our best to make accommodations. See our Festival FAQs for contact information.

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Quadrangle Clocktower

02
Dec

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Graduation Gown photo session - Alumni and family only

Relive your graduation moment, enjoy the...

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MacLaurin Hall (A14D)

02
Dec

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Weaving Workshops at the Gadigal Centre

Join Gadigal Centre staff and community ...

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John Woolley Building (A20)

Museums mini lecture - Dr Ann Stephen, The Tin Sheds & Redfern - posters from the edge

02
Dec

4:00PM - 4:15PM

Museums mini lecture - Dr Ann Stephen, The Tin Sheds & Redfern - posters from the edge

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak Wing Museum for a fascinating mini-lecture on an item, collection, or artifact from the museum's vast collection. Scheduled to be held throughout the day, these talks will give you a taste of the depth of history within the collection, and inform your explorations through the museum. Location: Nelson Meers Foundation Auditorium Find the Chau Chak Wing Museum (F21). Note: Registration is required, click "add to planner" to register.

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Chau Chak Wing Museum

Online - Museums mini lecture - Dr Ann Stephen, The Tin Sheds & Redfern - posters from the edge

02
Dec

4:00PM - 4:15PM

Online - Museums mini lecture - Dr Ann Stephen, The Tin Sheds & Redfern - posters from the edge

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak...

Join expert educators from the Chau Chak Wing Museum for a fascinating mini-lecture on an item, collection, or artifact from the museum's vast collection. Scheduled to be held throughout the day, these talks will give you a taste of the depth of history within the collection. Note: Registration is required, click "add to planner" to register. You will receive an email with the link to the stream, or access the session via your Festival planner summary page.

Location:

Online

02
Dec

4:00PM - 4:45PM

Faculty of Medicine and Health Media Lab immersive tour

Whether it’s de-escalating an agitated, ...

Location:

Anderson Stuart Building F13

02
Dec

4:00PM - 10:00PM

Live from Manning!

Get your dose of high-energy performance...

Get your dose of high-energy performances at the University of Sydney's Manning Bar. Kick off the afternoon with TheatreSports™! With teams curated by improv powerhouse Jim Fishwick and hosted by certified Manning Bar Rock Star Jordan Raskopoulos, a classic cast of familiar faces will improv their way to victory and leave you howling. Follow up some raucous comedy with an incredible musical lineup to take the party into the night with a set from the 2023 Battle of the Bands competition winner -Chiara Kovac, followed by Youth Group and Art vs Science! See you at Manning! Find Manning Bar, Manning House (A23). 4 pm – doors open – bar and kitchen open 5.00 – 6.15 pm Jordan Raskopoulos and TheatreSports™ curated by Jim Fishwick 6.45– 7.15 pm 2023 Battle of the Bands winner - Chiara Kovac 7.30 – 8.30 pm Youth Group 8.45 – 9.45 pm Art vs Science! (timings subject to change) PURCHASE TICKETS VIA USU TICKET SITE$15 Alumni, current University of Sydney staff, and students $25 General public

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Manning Bar

02
Dec

5:00PM - 6:15PM

Jordan Raskopoulos hosts TheatreSports!

You’ve seen countless side-splittingly f...

You’ve seen countless side-splittingly funny TheatreSports™ performances at Manning Bar – now it’s time to re-live some of the magic! Our teams will be put through their paces by the hysterical Jordan Raskopoulos. Jordan is a household name in Australian comedy. Best known as the frontwoman of comedy rock group Axis of Awesome and with a cult following for Ten's sketch comedy program The Ronnie Johns Good Times Campfire Jamboree Half Hour Show Now, she is a quick-witted improviser and comedy all-rounder. Jordan is sure to deliver the laughs with credits as an actress, singer, popular panellist, sketch and stand-up comedian, comedy writer, improviser, and voice-over artist. With a cast of familiar faces, this is an afternoon not to be missed! See you at Manning! Find Manning Bar, Manning House (A23). 4 pm – doors open – bar and kitchen open 5.00 – 6.15 pm Jordan Raskopoulos and TheatreSports™ curated by Jim Fishwick 6.45– 7.15 pm 2023 Battle of the Bands winner - Chiara Kovac 7.30 – 8.30 pm Youth Group 8.45 – 9.45 pm Art vs Science! (timings subject to change) PURCHASE TICKETS VIA USU TICKET SITE$15 Alumni, current University of Sydney staff, and students $25 General public

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Manning Bar

02
Dec

6:00PM - 8:15PM

Carolfest - seating in the Great Hall

The Sydney University Musical Society (S...

The Sydney University Musical Society (SUMS) presents Carolfest: The 63rd Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. Performed in the University of Sydney Great Hall, Carolfest is an annual celebration of Christmas and music, including repertoire from a diverse range of composers. This year, SUMS will be performing four movements from Vivaldi's Gloria and a collection of traditional Christmas carols and hymns, accompanied by one of Sydney University's outstanding organists, Edward (Ted) McNeal Grantham. Doors open at 6pm, the program commences at 6.30pmFind the Great Hall, The Quadrangle (A14). Note: Limited places are available, and registration is required. Click "add to planner" to secure your spot.Missed a spot in the Great Hall? The concert will also be streamed onto a screen on the Front Lawns.

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the Great Hall (A14)

02
Dec

6:30PM - 8:15PM

Online - Carolfest and fireworks

The Sydney University Musical Society (S...

The Sydney University Musical Society (SUMS) would like to present Carolfest: The 63rd Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. Performed in the University of Sydney Great Hall, Carolfest is an annual celebration of Christmas and music as a whole, including repertoire from a diverse range of composers. This year, SUMS will be performing four movements from Vivaldi's Gloria, as well as a collection of traditional Christmas carols and hymns, accompanied by one of Sydney University's outstanding organists, Edward (Ted) McNeal Grantham. Doors at 6pm. The program commences 6.30pm. The program will conclude around 8.15pm - stay on the feed for a view of the fireworks from the Quadrangle front lawns. Note: Register by selecting "Add to planner" to receive your digital streaming link. You will also be able to access this session from your planner summary page.

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Online

02
Dec

6:30PM - 8:15PM

Carolfest- streamed onto front lawns

The Sydney University Musical Society (S...

The Sydney University Musical Society (SUMS) would like to present Carolfest: The 63rd Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols. Performed in the University of Sydney Great Hall, Carolfest is an annual celebration of Christmas and music as a whole, including repertoire from a diverse range of composers. This year, SUMS will be performing four movements from Vivaldi's Gloria, as well as a collection of traditional Christmas carols and hymns, accompanied by one of Sydney University's outstanding organists, Edward (Ted) McNeal Grantham. The concert will be streamed onto a screen on the front lawns and online. The program commences at 6.30 pm. Note: Registration is not required. You can add a reminder to your Festival Planner by clicking “add to planner”.

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the Great Hall (A14)

Battle of the Bands winner - Chiara Kovac

02
Dec

7:30PM - 8:30PM

Battle of the Bands winner - Chiara Kovac

Chiara Kovac (she/her) is a 23-year-old ...

Chiara Kovac (she/her) is a 23-year-old folk-punk songwriter from the South Coast of NSW. Caught between an obsession with detailed story-telling lyrics and heavy guitars, Chiara finds her music powered less by genre and more by raw emotion. Sharing sonic and artistic kinship with Courtney Barnett, Julia Jacklin and Camp Cope, Chiara formed a live band in 2021 to begin alchemising a thrilling catalogue of music. In September 2023, Chiara and her band won the University of Sydney’s annual Battle of the Bands Competition, decided by a panel of industry professionals. They won the opportunity to perform at the ‘Someday Soon’ Festival, and she will be rocking the Manning Bar stage again at the Alumni Festival! “Chiara Kovac burns so bright it sears the retinas, sad songs played with joy and vim. It’s quiet and tries to hide behind its hair, but it’s so huge from side to side and top to bottom it’s all you can look at. Fabulous stuff.” The Underground Stage https://chiarakovac.bandcamp.com/track/keeping-up Find Manning Bar, Manning House (A23). 4 pm – doors open – bar and kitchen open 5.00 – 6.15 pm Jordan Raskopoulos and TheatreSports™ curated by Jim Fishwick 6.45– 7.15 pm 2023 Battle of the Bands winner - Chiara Kovac 7.30 – 8.30 pm Youth Group 8.45 – 9.45 pm Art vs Science! (timings subject to change) PURCHASE TICKETS VIA USU TICKET SITE$15 Alumni, current University of Sydney staff, and students $25 General public

Location:

Manning Bar

02
Dec

7:30PM - 8:30PM

Youth Group

Formed in 1998 in Sydney’s inner-west, t...

Formed in 1998 in Sydney’s inner-west, the 2004 album Skeleton Jar really started to spread the word about Youth Group, and the skill and depth of the extraordinary songwriting turned listeners into true believers. Scoring four and five-star reviews, it also made fans out of Death Cab for Cutie’s Chris Walla, who invited Youth Group on tour with them in the US. Youth Group gained the attention of the hit drama ‘The O.C.’ music director, who featured the band’s song ‘Shadowland’ and their version of ‘Forever Young’ on the show. World-renowned LA label Epitaph signed the band to their roster for the US/Europe without ever having seen them play live! In 2006, Youth Group supported Coldplay on their tour of Australia. The band went on to release two more acclaimed albums, 2006’s Casino Twilight Dogs, featuring crowd favourites ‘Start Today Tomorrow’ and ‘Daisychains’, and in 2008 they released The Night Is Ours. Frontman of Youth Group Toby Martin is a lecturer in Contemporary Music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and the band is keen to make you feel Forever Young at Manning Bar! Find Manning Bar, Manning House (A23). 4 pm – doors open – bar and kitchen open 5.00 – 6.15 pm Jordan Raskopoulos and TheatreSports™ curated by Jim Fishwick 6.45– 7.15 pm 2023 Battle of the Bands winner - Chiara Kovac 7.30 – 8.30 pm Youth Group 8.45 – 9.45 pm Art vs Science! (timings subject to change) PURCHASE TICKETS VIA USU TICKET SITE$15 Alumni, current University of Sydney staff, and students $25 General public

Location:

Manning Bar

02
Dec

8:30PM - 8:35PM

Fireworks

After a fun-filled day, find a spot on t...

Location:

Quadrangle front lawns

02
Dec

8:45PM - 9:45PM

Art vs. Science

Art vs. Science are an Australian trio w...

Art vs. Science are an Australian trio whose rough and ready dance-pop is sure to get you up on the dance floor! With their insistence on playing everything 100% “live”, Art vs. Science has developed a reputation for outstanding live shows, weaving intricate dance arpeggios - played by human hands - with real drums, real presence, and a bass sound that is uniquely their own. Dan Mac, Dan W, and Jim Finn's clear musicality is empowered by a collection of random keyboards plugged into huge guitar amplifiers and pedals, which inspired one critic to call them “AC/DC with keyboards”. Having played their first real gig at Manning Bar, the boys are back on their home turf and ready to party. See you at Manning! Find Manning Bar, Manning House (A23). 4 pm – doors open – bar and kitchen open 5.00 – 6.15 pm Jordan Raskopoulos and TheatreSports™ curated by Jim Fishwick 6.45– 7.15 pm 2023 Battle of the Bands winner - Chiara Kovac 7.30 – 8.30 pm Youth Group 8.45 – 9.45 pm Art vs Science! (timings subject to change) PURCHASE TICKETS VIA USU TICKET SITE$15 Alumni, current University of Sydney staff, and students $25 General public

Location:

Manning Bar

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