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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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The Solutionists podcast live: Liberalism may be the source of your soul with Alexandre Lefebvre

Thursday 19 September, 6:00 pm (AEST)

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.

2024 program

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.

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.

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).

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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