What is the challenge of politics in this new era of social media and what is the balance between moderate and conservative policy-making for the Liberal Party? What should be the guiding principles? Thursday 22 November 6:30pm – 8:15pm Sofitel Arthur Streeton Auditorium, Collins St Melbourne Cost: $7.50 Students / $15 General Admission / Concession…
La Trobe University is proud to host Kevin Rudd in Melbourne as he speaks openly for the first time on his experiences while Australian Prime Minister, as detailed in his new book, The PM Years. He was the man elected on a rising tide of fresh ideas and enthusiasm, but within three years in office…
Six changes in the Office of Australian Prime Minister in the space of ten years and three parliaments; have we entered a new political normal where the convention of PM is changing, or is this a symptom of broader political malaise? Thursday 25 October 6:30pm – 8.00pm State Library Theatrette, 179 La Trobe Street, Melbourne…
Women’s voices are raised – louder than ever before – but are they being fully heard? This thought-provoking panel discussion will consider what needs to happen to affect real change and if feminism has lost its way, or evolved to reflect the changing times. If our mothers and grandmothers struggles still exist today how do…
Housing affordability, wage theft and the career impacts of the gig economy are all hot button topics for today’s young Australians, but how real are these challenges and how can they be overcome? In the wake of the smashed avocado debate we ask: is this generation to blame for their own fate, or are they…
As the internet of things invades the everyday and our lives become more reliant on technology, so too are we becoming more and more vulnerable to privacy breaches and data misuse? Thursday 21 June 6.30pm – 8.00pm National Gallery of Victoria International, Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, 180 St Kilda Rd, Southbank Student tickets only $7.50! …
What does the future for you and your family look like in a community that is getting older? Medical and technological advances mean more of us are living fulfilling lives to 100 years of age and beyond, but in a world obsessed with celebrity and youth, how do we challenge perceptions of getting old and…
Plant based food diets are on the rise with an increasing number of people choosing veganism in Melbourne and globally. Why do people make this choice and how does this relate to their sense of identity? What are the psychological and sociological aspects of diet and food choice in light of the rise of veganism…
It’s been five years since the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was launched with the promise of revolutionising the care and support of people with a range of abilities. In 2018 it’s time to ask – has that commitment been delivered? Wednesday 28 March 6.30pm – 8.00pm State Library of Victoria $7.50 Students/Concession Our…
Join us for the final Bold Thinking Series lecture for 2017 in La Trobe University’s 50th Anniversary year. The conversation will explore the history of Australian Universities, debate their role in today’s modern society and ask what the future could and should be in the decades to come? What are the challenges and what is…