Kidfluencers: what's the real cost?

Kidfluencers are social media influencers with accounts managed by adults. This global trend casts children as brand ambassadors but with their ‘everyday life’ as the show. While there are regulations and support in place for this style of commodification to be done ethically and authentically, th…

Practical Climate Solutions: 6 problems. 6 solutions.

Six problems. Six solutions.  Natural disasters and local communities. Sustainable building on a large scale. A carbon tax and climate economics. Engaging the public on climate change. The potential of algae to replace common materials. Recycling glass in new ways. Hear three minute presentations …

Fintan O'Toole on The Perils of Self-Pity: Democracy and Identity in the Age of Trump

In this extraordinary 'year of elections', voters in many parts of the world are being asked, not just to choose between parties and candidates, but to decide whether they still believe in the democratic system itself? Fintan O'Toole asks why systems and values that had been taken for granted for …

Cultivating an anti-ractist culture on campus

At UTS, our diversity is our strength, with half of our staff and students born overseas and over 40 per cent coming from non-English language backgrounds. Despite this, universities can still be places where racist conduct and practices occur.   Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaram…

How the state's industrial policy can tackle climate change and inequality with Dr Joseph Stiglitz

What is the role of the state in tackling climate change, boosting productivity, and creating the jobs of the future through industrial policy? Professor Stiglitz (keynote speaker) is a Nobel Laureate, former World Bank Chief Economist, best-selling author and professor at Columbia University.  P…

Technology, ethics and responsible AI development with Signal's Meredith Whittaker

How do technology, ethics, and responsible AI development intersect and how do they impact on our shared future? Meredith Whittaker (keynote speaker) has over 17 years of experience in tech, spanning industry, academia, and government. Before joining Signal as President, she was the Minderoo Resea…

Spirits of the Hoey: Legendary Sydney music venue, the Hopetoun Hotel

Relive the glory days of Sydney’s iconic Hopetoun Hotel, the legendary Sydney music venue with musicians Sarah Blasko, Sally Seltmann and Clyde Bramley of the Hoodoo Gurus, and music photographer Tony Mott, in a Vivid Festival talk hosted by Liz Giuffre and Gregory Ferris. The Hoey shut its doors …

AI and sustainable fashion: saviour or scourge?

How do fashion and technology intersect through AI?  In today's fashion world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is boosting the unsustainable practices of ultra-fast fashion and to cut designers out of the deal. But, a new generation of innovators are keen to use the power of AI for good, to design b…

Introducing... Impact Talks at UTS

Introducing... Impact Talks at UTS.  A podcast that brings you ideas and research from leading thinkers, every two weeks.  Get fresh insights  and dive deep into what matters. Based on Gadigal Country, in the heart of Sydney’s creative and digital precinct, the University of Technology Sydney is …