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The latest events, research, and news from the School of Social and Political Science at the University of Sydney

[PrfAzrini Wahidin @AzriniWahidin]

Spent the day with students from the Master of Social Justice at the Community Festival. We ran a sustainable juice bar—reusing the fruit shells. 🍊♻️. No electricity - just pedal power. Today was a great example of leadership for good in action. Thanks to Susan Banki for her ��

[SSPS @Usyd_ssps]

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the teaching of Political Economy at @Sydney_Uni. The birth of Political Economy as a discipline proved to be especially poignant with its most famous graduate being our very own Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese.

[SSPS @Usyd_ssps]

🎙️ 100 years of Anthropology at @ArtSS_Sydney
Dr Michael Edwards joins David Marr on @RadioNational Late Night Live to reflect on the legacy of Australia’s first anthropology department.
🎧https://t.co/uQDJmMJQZh
Image: National Library of Australia

[Sydney CISS @sydneyciss]

Join us for the Sydney premiere of 'Project Q: War, Peace and Quantum Mechanics'.
🗓️ Wed 29 October
📽️ 5:30pm (cash bar from 5pm). Post-film discussion with CISS Visiting Fellow Stan Grant and director James Der Derian
📍 Footbridge Theatre @Sydney_Uni
🎟️ https://t.co/ylK1tR9Onb

[SSPS @Usyd_ssps]

Congratulations to Senior Lecturer Dr Sophie Chao on the launch of her book 'Land of Famished Beings' at @Gleebooks last Friday. A profound exploration of hunger, justice, and Indigenous Marind philosophies in West Papua. Huge thanks to all who joined the conversation!

[Gareth Bryant @garethjbryant]

We are advertising for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Political Economy at the University of Sydney - please share around @Usyd_ssps @AzriniWahidin https://t.co/eKEjg1o6WM

[SSPS @Usyd_ssps]

On Sept 23, alumni gathered at the University of Sydney, Centre in China in Suzhou, for an evening hosted by Professor @AzriniWahidin. From campus memories to career journeys, the night was full of connection and conversation. Thanks to all who joined us! #USYDAlumni

[SSPS @Usyd_ssps]

It is a full house today at the @Usyd_ssps Open Day talk where Prof @AzriniWahidin inspired high school students interested in Social and Political Sciences. Exited to welcome a new cohort of brilliant future social scientists to @Usyd_ssps in 2026.

[Sydney CISS @sydneyciss]

Australia has a “shockingly simple economy” and risks being left behind in a global trade war, says Asia-Pacific expert and @sydneyciss Postdoctoral Research Fellow @Sturollo. Read the Good Weekend article here: https://t.co/qWUgPjt2mu
#InternationalRelations #Geopolitics #auspol

[SSPS @Usyd_ssps]

���� New Publication! SSEAC Member Sophie Chao's second monograph, Land of Famished Beings, is out with Duke University Press. Drawing on fieldwork in West Papua, Chao explores Indigenous Marind theories of hunger amid deforestation and palm oil expansion. https://t.co/Gl4VINejAM

[Sydney CISS @sydneyciss]

Co-producer Prof. James Der Derian joined the panel at an exclusive screening of the documentary RADICAL by AFP Federal Agent Kaveh Karimi. The world first production explores terrorism and radicalisation through various lenses.
@AusFedPolice @Sydney_Uni @ArtSS_Sydney @Usyd_ssps

[PrfAzrini Wahidin @AzriniWahidin]

Marking 100 years of Anthropology at USyD. I was in conversation with the brilliant, Professor Alpha Saha. Check out her award winning book . Over 60 people attended. First of many events. @Usyd_ssps . Take a look at the progamme

[SSPS @Usyd_ssps]

Helping high school students explore their future study options is so rewarding! 🙌 Prof Rodney Smith and A/Prof Dinesh Wadiwel led engaging and hands-on activities giving students a taste of what it's like to study Public Policy and Social Justice at @Usyd_ssps @sydneyuni

[SSPS @Usyd_ssps]

A full house & fierce discussion with Prof Alpa Shah on her award-winning book 'The Incarcerations'👏This #Anthropology100 event spotlighted cyber warfare, caste injustice, and the urgent threats to democracy in India and beyond.@alpashah001 @ArtSS_Sydney @SydUni

[SSPS @Usyd_ssps]

Fantastic session this morning with A/P Anna Boucher at North Sydney Girls High’s Career Expo! 🔥 She spoke about her career journey in Public Policy, and on the power of sisterhood, valuing family, micro wins, and embracing non-linear career paths, while tuning out the naysayers

[SSPS @Usyd_ssps]

Huge congratulations to all our award winners and their families at this year’s SSPS Prizes Night 🌟 Special thanks to Uncle Allan Murray , Dean Lisa Adkins, and inspiring SSPS alumni Noor Azizah for making it a night to remember! @NoorARohingya,@AdkinsProf , @AzriniWahidin

[SACE | School of Art, Communication and English @usydsace]

🗓️Media@Sydney webinar with Monique McKenzie (@Usyd_ssps) on Fri 16 May 3:30pm. Explore how digital platforms shape and exploit labour relationships through design and control. McKenzie’s research exposes the hidden dynamics of platform-mediated work. ➡️https://t.co/NNi839TRhK

[USYD Languages and Cultures @USydSLC]

📚✨ Earlier this year, four USYD students were selected to represent @sydney_uni at the 17th @EmiratesLitFest in Dubai. As the only student delegation from Australia, they engaged in cross-cultural dialogue and the power of storytelling in the Arab world: https://t.co/YUfdpUDp0l

[SSPS @Usyd_ssps]

Come along to this exciting expert panel discussion on the electoral impact of housing policies and the potential outcomes of a hung parliament, Thursday night. Register via QR code.

[School of Humanities @UsydSoH]

Delighted we will have Professor Alex Lefebvre as Chair of Philosophy from Semester 2 2025. @Usyd_Philosophy @alex_usyd