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| Sydney scoops NHMRC grants |
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The University of Sydney was awarded $51.8 million in October for 94 new grants in the National Health and Medical Research Council's project grants scheme, exceeding any other university or research institute in the nation. Read more |
| Alumni of the Year sell to YouTube |
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Two former University of Sydney students, who sold their fledgling web company to YouTube in July, have been named Young Alumni of the Year by the Faculty of Engineering. Read more |
| Former law dean elected to UN committee |
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Former Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Ron McCallum AO, has been elected as one of 12 experts to the first monitoring committee for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Read more |
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| Lecture | Beyond the Grand Tour: Ross Burns |
| Wednesday 19 November (6.30pm) |
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Alumni and friends are invited to attend a lecture by Ross Burns, former Australian ambassador to Syria, who will talk about the wonders of Palmyra as they first came to the notice of the western world in the 18th century. More ...
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| Graduate Connections Breakfast | Jeffrey Miles |
| Thursday 20 November (7.15am) |
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Join us for Breakfast with the Hon Justice Jeffrey Miles AO, a distinguished Australian judge, author and jurist, who will speak on ‘Recollections of a Wandering Judge’. More ...
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| Event | SRC's 80th Gala Reception |
| Friday 21 November (6pm) |
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2008 marks the 80th Anniversary of the Students' Representative Council (SRC) and to celebrate, a Gala Reception for alumni and students will be held in the Great Hall. More ...
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| Blue and Gold Golf Day |
| Tuesday 25 November |
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Alumni, supporters and friends of Sydney University Sport are invited to the Christmas Hamper Golf Day to be held at the NSW Golf Club. More ...
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| Art | Shaping Perspectives opening |
| Wednesday November 26 (6pm) |
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Alumni and friends are invited to the launch of 'Shaping Perspectives', an exhibition showcasing current work of alumni, post-graduate students and staff of SCA’s Glass Studio. More ...
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| Carillon Recital | Lucy Koe, Honorary Carillonist |
| Sunday 30 November (2pm) |
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Bring your lunch and relax in the Quadrangle while listening to the War Memorial Carillon. After the recital you are welcome to inspect the bells. More ...
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| Concert | Carolfest 2008 |
| Sat 6 and Sun 7 December |
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Celebrate 50 years of Carolfest at the University of Sydney! This Christmas, history will resonate in the Great Hall and you and your family are invited. More ...
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| Concert | Sydney University Graduate Choir |
| Saturday 13 December (8pm) |
Join the Sydney University Graduate choir in the magnificent Great Hall for their final concert of 2008,
J S Bach: Mass in B Minor. More ...
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| International alumni associations |
International alumni associations are already planning their events for 2009, with the UK Alumni Reception planned for 2 July, a European Alumni Reception in Paris on 4 July and the SUGUNA Conference in LA, USA on 21-22 August.
Click here to view a complete listing of international associations on our website.
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