Mark Scott
@mscott
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Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Sydney. Formerly NSW Education, ABC, Fairfax. Retweets/likes not endorsements etc
New South Wales, Australia
Joined February 2009
When the news all seems tumultuous and grim, love this insight from War and Peace - more relevant than ever.
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Hot days are coming. A good time to revisit The Solutionist conversation with Professor Ollie Jay on how best to survive the heat (and make your home cooler.)
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All those phones recording at concerts? Well, here is some great value. The entire new live album by @TheNational , accompanied by 25 years of fan footage.
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"In the history of this column I have never received so many commendations from readers as I have for the interview I did with the outgoing principal of Wenona, Dr Briony Scott, just a few weeks ago."
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And listening to you both together brought joy to all fortunate enough to tune in. Vale Clive - an extraordinary talent.
Very very sad to learn of the death of my old partner in crime Clive Robertson. Eccentric, one-off, brilliant broadcaster, tease, unreconstructed, his Breakfast show on 702 Sydney was essential listening. RIP.
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Who owns Australian history? Who gets to tell this story? I chat with Michael Dagostino, Director of Museums and Cultural Engagement at @sydney_uni, on the latest episode of #TheSolutionists podcast. Listen to our conversation: #TheSolutionists #USYD
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RT @CPC_usyd: Congratulations to Amanda Brandon from @cpc_Usyd + @SOLES awarded $60,000 by the @diabetesaustralia Research Program for ‘The…
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I chat with @alex_usyd in the latest episode of #TheSolutionists podcast. He talks about how most of us are unknowingly guided by liberalism, a profound philosophy of personal freedom, fairness and reciprocity. Listen now: #USYD
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RT @alex_usyd: Listen to my podcast with @mscott on "Living liberal." It was a pleasure speaking with one of Australia's great liberals, t…
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Wonderful to celebrate graduations and a huge alumni event in Beijing. Our University of Sydney graduates are already making their mark on the world. Their happy memories and close association with Australia will last a lifetime.
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Food is complex and deeply tied to our emotions, health and sense of culture and community. Hear from Professor @LuigiFontanaMD from @CPC_usyd on #TheSolutionists podcast about what a holistic healthcare system could look like. Listen now:
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RT @jjaimemiranda: When I arrived here, I expressed my amazement at the wealth of talent available in this organization. I am proud to lead…
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RT @Sydney_Science: We have excelled in the 2024 ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 🎉 "I commend all our staff on our con…
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RT @uniaus: Meet one of our #ShapingAustraliaAwards24 Problem Solver finalists: Prof Robert Park from @Sydney_Uni whose research on cereal…
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Everything you need to know about the US election from Australia's closest observers, in @ConversationEDU
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“…if AI search becomes our primary portal to the web, it threatens to disrupt an already precarious digital economy…..By shielding the web behind an all-knowing chatbot, AI search could deprive creators of the visits and “eyeballs” they need to survive.
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A dogged and fearless investigative journalist. It was great to serve with him on the ABC Board. Vale Matt Peacock.
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