Straight from the heart of Australia’s leading higher education University
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This EATT Magazine archive episode follows a journey from Sydney’s food culture to the University of Sydney, one of Australia’s leading higher education and research institutions.
The tour begins in the centre of the Quadrangle, in the heart of the University of Sydney’s Camperdown campus.
The episode is guided by an archaeology and ancient history educator from the University of Sydney, with discussion touching on ancient Greece, Rome, and the surrounding historical context.
In this archive podcast episode, the tour offers an inside look at the University of Sydney and the traditions reflected in its architecture.
The University of Sydney has challenged and shaped educational traditions for more than 160 years. Many of those ideas can be seen in the design of the Quadrangle and the development of the surrounding buildings.
The original university building included the Great Hall and was constructed between 1855 and 1862. Construction on the Quadrangle began in 1854, and by 1926 it had four sides.
Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia’s oldest university and is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading higher education institutions.
The stories explored in this podcast are closely linked to the design of the buildings, including the work of architects and craftspeople who helped reflect the ideas, values, and visual styles of their time.
Podcast stories from the University of Sydney
The Quadrangle includes areas and architectural details that reflect a Gothic Revival style, shaped by ideas connected to British scholarship and university traditions of the period.
The building developed in stages, with each addition becoming part of the wider story of the University of Sydney campus.
The Quadrangle also includes the Great Hall, which is explored in more detail in part two of this podcast series. That episode looks more closely at the stories, symbols, and craftsmanship woven into the design of the Great Hall.
Together, these archive episodes trace some of the history, architecture, and visual storytelling found within the Quadrangle at the University of Sydney.
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For current events, tours, and visitor information, visit the University of Sydney’s official events and campus information pages.
Some visitors and international students have compared parts of the University of Sydney Quadrangle to the atmosphere of a Harry Potter-style university setting, because of its sandstone walls, Gothic Revival details, courtyards, arches, and historic academic character.
Useful places to continue exploring include the University of Sydney event calendar, campus tours, and research pages.
