Past talks
Our growing collection of TEDxUSYD talks, published on the TEDx Talks YouTube channel to 44.3M subscribers.
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What We Cannot See Still Shapes Our Lives
2026: In Our Hands
A look at the invisible forces shaping our health, our environment and our future, and what it means to respond to them wisely.
Noushin Nasiri Professor and Head of the NanoTech Laboratory at Macquarie University, and one of Australia’s Superstars of STEM.
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To Be Cringe Is To Be Free
2026: In Our Hands
On ambition, identity and self-expression. Peter makes the case for being seen before you feel ready, because the best version of you is often on the other side of discomfort.
Peter Le Medical student, entrepreneur and content creator.
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Learning To Live With Death
2026: In Our Hands
Drawing on her award-winning research into death anxiety, Dr Menzies talks about how we can learn to live with our own mortality.
Dr Rachel Menzies Clinical psychologist, NHMRC Research Fellow and Lecturer at the University of Sydney, and director of the Menzies Anxiety Centre.
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Learning To Serve Others Within The System
2026: In Our Hands
Sangwoo reflects on working with people across the health and justice systems in Australia and New Zealand, and the lessons that shaped him.
Sangwoo Josh Lee Master of Brain and Mind Sciences student, policy officer at the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, and National Manager of the Anxiety Helpline.
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How To Create Pathways For Youth Activism
2026: In Our Hands
Sarah started a 60-week climate strike at 12. Her talk is about how young people can create real change at any age.
Sarah Goody Climate activist, founder of Climate NOW and student at UC Berkeley.
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Navigating Your 20s: Choices That Shape Your Future
S2 2025: Point of No Return
The choices that matter most in your 20s, from relationships and money to wellbeing and career expectations, and how to make them with more clarity.
Juliana Damcevski Partner Business Development Manager at Microsoft.
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Authentic Connection In An AI World
S2 2025: Point of No Return
A father and son on what leadership means across generations, and how the pull between them can turn into curiosity and collaboration.
Kamal Sarma & Kailash Sarma Keynote speaker, author and leadership expert Kamal Sarma, on stage with his son Kailash, a student.
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How To Think Like A Founder
S2 2025: Point of No Return
Why thinking like a founder isn’t just for entrepreneurs, and how ownership and resilience can change the way you approach work and everyday life.
Victoria Romeo Award-winning founder and social entrepreneur supporting the wellbeing of unpaid carers.
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Why Community Is Built Offline
S2 2025: Point of No Return
Growing up with sixteen family members under one roof taught Disha a lot about connection. She explains why, in an age of endless scrolling, community is built offline.
Disha Jain Venture capital and entrepreneurship student, investing at NextGen.
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Start Before You’re Ready: The Power Of Creating
S2 2025: Point of No Return
Shane kept his TEDx talk a secret from his parents until the day itself. He makes the case for content creation as a real career, and for starting before you’re ready.
Shane Ting Content creator and pianist with a global community of over 100,000 people.
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How I Turned Glue Into Gold
S1 2025: Echoes of Tomorrow
How a simple fashion fix became CLUTCH Glue, and how persistence can turn setbacks into a breakthrough.
Annabel Hay Founder and CEO of CLUTCH Glue, and Forbes 30 Under 30.
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How To Give Up
S1 2025: Echoes of Tomorrow
Hayder walked away from an Olympic dream and went on to build a network of law firms. He argues that knowing when to quit can save you years.
Hayder Shkara Founder of the Justice Network and Rio 2016 Olympian in taekwondo.
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Loud
S1 2025: Echoes of Tomorrow
The story of the Wear It Purple movement, and how solidarity and community create change that no single voice could manage alone.
Katherine Hudson Co-founder of Wear It Purple, culture change specialist and PhD researcher at UTS.
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The Gift Of Falling Behind
S1 2025: Echoes of Tomorrow
Adam reframes comparison and jealousy as signals of what we still need to learn, and shows how falling behind can push us forward.
Adam El-Masri Entrepreneur and co-founder of Netveva, building sovereign AI in the Gulf.
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The Power Of Connection
S1 2025: Echoes of Tomorrow
After years of hiding who he was and a solo trip across the world, Ty explains how choosing vulnerability over self-protection can change your relationships and your life.
Tyrone Ponggun Psychology (Honours) student at the University of Sydney and storyteller.
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Signing My Contract To Live
S1 2025: Echoes of Tomorrow
Wen shares her journey through depression, and how facing her mental health became a source of resilience and hope.
Wen Bao Pre-service teacher.
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