Mark Scott

When the news all seems tumultuous and grim, love this insight from War and Peace - more relevant than ever.

Delighted to share that the University of Sydney has risen to first in Australia in the US News Rankings!
 A wonderful recognition of the depth and breadth of our world-class research excellence. 
 go.sydney.edu.au/bC1sGH #USYD #UniRankings #USNewsRankings

Celebrating Dr Charles Perkins AO, born on this day 16/06/36 in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. Dr Perkins was one of the first Australian Aboriginal university graduates earning a Bachelor of Arts - @ArtSS_Sydney - in 1966. An Arrernte and Kalkadoon man, he was an activist, writer, soccer player, family man and led the Freedom Ride, a bus journey leaving from @Sydney_Uni in 1965, travelling around rural NSW to highlight the rights of First Nations peoples. We are lucky at the Charles Perkins Centre to have a portrait of Dr Perkins made by Daniel Boyd hanging in our Atrium. We are able to pay our respects to Dr Perkins reminded that we stand on the shoulders of giants as we try to honour his legacy daily. Learn more about Dr Perkins, his life and his work sydney.edu.au/charles-perkin…

Love it! The best universities in the world, the best universities for the world! @Sydney_Uni @CPC_usyd @kirstenandrews @mscott @u21news

The University of Glasgow & @Sydney_Uni are united by a shared mission to have a transformative impact on the communities that we serve locally, nationally and internationally. @UofGVC & Prof Mark Scott AO talk about this partnership and what’s next. gla.ac.uk/explore/intern…

AI has learned to push all our buttons: We have built supercommunicators that seduce us. Important new research from Sandra Peter and Kai Riemer. theconversation.com/evidence-shows…

The attack on Harvard has profound implications as we look for solutions to the great global challenges. And it has lessons for us closer to home. My reflections in the AFR. afr.com/policy/health-…

"I once said that the real Turing Test for our current age is an AI system that can successfully empty my email inbox, a goal that requires the mastery of any number of complicated tasks.....this is not a test we’re poised to see passed any time soon." calnewport.com/ai-and-work-so…

Large research intensive universities are communities of vast complexity - perhaps nowhere more than Harvard. In a compelling essay, Harvard Professor, critic - and critical friend - Steven Pinker explains. nytimes.com/2025/05/23/opi… nytimes.com/2025/05/23/opi… via @NYTOpinion

It will doubtlessly end up in the courts, but this announcement must generate fear for current and prospective international students at Harvard...an unprecedented, targeted attack on one of the most significant global centres for teaching and research. nytimes.com/2025/05/22/us/…

What a fascinating moment in the AI revolution. The design genius links up with the AI powerhouse. theguardian.com/technology/202…

Great to chat with Professors Stephen Simpson and David Raubenheimer on The Solutionists about how animals eat and human appetites. Listen to our full conversation: go.sydney.edu.au/VJg8HZ #USYD #TheSolutionists @eatlikeanimals

Thanks @sandraapeter to be my guest on #TheSolutionists Season 4 to talk about AI's impact and how we can use it to its full advantage. Great chat on how #AI has and continues to evolve the way we live and work. go.sydney.edu.au/dO7q8b

China, Russia, India, MAGA America: They’re not just repressing—they’re crafting visions of the good life. My @NoemaMag piece on how illiberal powers shift from statecraft to soulcraft—and why liberals must pay attention. noemamag.com/from-statecraf…

How to cool your body and survive in extreme heat 🌅 Heatwaves kill more people than natural disasters combined, and Australia’s fiery summers are only getting hotter. Leading heat expert Professor @ollie_jay13 talks to The Solutionists with Professor @mscott about his work on keeping the planet cool and how you can stay safe when temperatures soar 🥵 🔊 Listen to the podcast bit.ly/4gF6GhM

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.) sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/p…

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. youtube.com/watch?v=u23WFN…

"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." smh.com.au/national/the-b…

And listening to you both together brought joy to all fortunate enough to tune in. Vale Clive - an extraordinary talent.

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: sydneyuni.co/3B5dPJh #TheSolutionists #USYD

Congratulations to Amanda Brandon from @cpc_Usyd + @SOLES awarded $60,000 by the @diabetesaustralia Research Program for ‘The effect of age and sex on metabolic health’ 🚀 “This Diabetes Australia Research Program grant will help further our understanding of the biological processes behind differences in metabolism seen during ageing and between the sexes and how they relate to the development of obesity and T2D” @amandabrandon01 👉 bit.ly/3OFwlef