University of Sydney to continue partnership with TEDx in 2018
The University of Sydney will continue to share 鈥渋deas worth spreading鈥� after partnering with TEDx Sydney for 2018.
This will mark the University鈥檚 7th year working with the ideas platform, with Professor Nicole Gurran from the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning among this year鈥檚 line-up.
University of Sydney Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Duncan Ivison said the University鈥檚 continued sponsorship of the event was a natural fit.
鈥淎s an institution dedicated to research and education, we strive to challenge ideas and encourage innovation and creativity. TEDx shares a similar motivation to bring transformative ideas to a broader public.
鈥湼咔甯＠琫rs want to see their ideas out in the world making a positive difference to the communities we serve. TEDx provides an amazing platform for us to explore different perspectives, share ideas and hear from diverse voices,鈥� Professor Ivison said.
Professor Nicole Gurran will present at TEDx Sydney 2018
Since its inception in 2010, TEDx Sydney has featured a number of speakers from across the University of Sydney and its wider community.
This year, from the University of Sydney School of Architecture of Design and Planning will take to the stage.
While she can鈥檛 reveal details about her talk, Professor Gurran is excited to be involved.
鈥淭EDx is a great platform for engagement. As a housing researcher and urban planner, I鈥檓 looking forward to connecting with fellow speakers and the wider audience.鈥澛犅�
University alumnus and YouTube-famous maths teacher has also been announced as a speaker and Sydney Conservatorium of Music alumna , fresh off touring with Hillary Clinton, will perform alongside the Moorambilla Voices.
Professor Michael Biercuk presenting at TEDx Sydney in 2016
Previous University of Sydney speakers have included from Sydney Nano Institute, from the School of Geosciences, from Sydney Law School and from the Faculty of Health Sciences.
This year鈥檚 event will be held on Friday June 15 at ICC Sydney in Darling Harbour and invites speakers, performers and the audience to ponder the theme, HumanKind.
The University will use the opportunity to ask attendees what they would do for the good of humankind, while highlighting the real-world impact of the University鈥檚 world-leading research from 3D printing to agricultural robots.
TEDx is an independent offshoot of the TED (Technology Education Design) conference that began in the US in 1984.