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Upcoming events

Sydney's most diverse range of free public talks, conversations and panel discussions with leading thinkers from Australia and around the world.
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Trust and error

Tuesday 22 October, 6:00 pm
Fake research papers are on the rise. Explore what's fuelling this, why it's concerning, and how we can address this issue with science integrity consultant Elisabeth Bik, computer scientist Judy Kay, linguist Nick Enfield and host Jennifer Byrne.
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Mental wealth forecast

Thursday 24 October, 6:00pm (AEDT)
Join epidemiologist and complex systems scientist Jo-An Occhipinti, labour market expert John Buchanan and economist Richard Denniss to explore mental wealth as a new measure of national wellbeing.
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Battlers and Billionaires: The updated story of inequality in Australia

Wednesday 23 October, 12:00 pm
Economist and parliamentarian Andrew Leigh will be in conversation with technology entrepreneur and philanthropist Cliff Obrecht about Andrew’s new book, 'Battlers and Billionaires: The Updated Story of Inequality in Australia'.
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Is storytelling essential to innovation?

Tuesday 26 November, 6:00 pm
If we can define the elements of a breakthrough, can we engineer the next great discovery in business, science, policy and civic life? Join a conversation with Sophie Gee, Charlotte Wood, Stephen Simpson and Kate Harrison Brennan.

2024 program

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The Solutionists live: Liberalism may be the source of your soul

Can liberalism be the basis of a meaningful and fun way of life? Philosopher Alexandre Lefebvre delves into this idea with Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Sydney and host of The Solutionists podcast.
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Medical moonshots

Can we fast-track cures for diseases? Hear about exciting discoveries in novel therapeutics, nanomedicines, AI and neuroimaging with leading researchers Michael Bowen, Victoria Cogger and Chenyu Tim Wang. Hosted by Tegan Taylor, ABC health and science journalist.
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Oceanic narratives: Interweaving past, present and future

Explore the history, science, and beauty of the natural world with Australian author James Bradley, marine biologist Maria Byrne, ocean and climate advocate Tishiko King, and The Guardian's Helen Sullivan.
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Alastair Campbell: Setting the mental health agenda

How do we move the needle on mental health outcomes? Alastair Campbell and leading experts discuss what can be done to influence the appropriate social and political responses.
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Music on your mind

Psychologist Lee-Fay Low and music scholars Neal Peres Da Costa and Helen Mitchell uncover the question: can music participation help to prevent dementia?
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Art of good health and wellbeing

Explore how the arts are transforming health and education to improve care and wellbeing with acclaimed playwright Wesley Enoch, poet Selina Tusitala Marsh, nursing professor Brendan McCormack and host Claire Hooker (CREATE Centre).
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Courageous Conversations: An evening with Grace Tame and guests

Grace Tame and an esteemed panel discuss open, respectful dialogues around consent, sexual harassment and sexual assault.

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