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University Archives – 175 Years, 175 Memories – 28 October
The University of Sydney turned 175 on 1 October 2025! Join us until 19 November as we celebrate this significant anniversary by featuring five items from the University Archives, highlighting the history of the University, each (working) day. Dr Arvind Sharma of Department of Religious Studies with Journal Produced by the Department (1985), [REF-00012606]. University of…
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University Archives – 175 Years, 175 Memories – 27 October
The University of Sydney turned 175 on 1 October 2025! Join us until 19 November as we celebrate this significant anniversary by featuring five items from the University Archives, highlighting the history of the University, each (working) day. Sydney College of the Arts Students Using Pottery Wheels in Ceramics Workshop (1990s), [REF-00096851]. University of Sydney Archives,…