Join us for the sixth Bold Thinking Series lecture for 2017, and our second regional lecture, where we discuss the Goulburn Valley’s relative success at receiving, and accommodating, large numbers of migrants of different ethnic origins over a long period. The different groups and subsequent emerging communities represent diversity in not only nationality, culture and…
45 years to the month since they were released from Pentridge Prison – hear for the first time the full story of University student protestors dubbed the La Trobe Three. It’s a story that made headline news – three young student activists ordered to be jailed indefinitely for disobeying a University order to stay off…
Renowned jurist and former Australian High Court judge the Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG has been at the cutting edge of legal reform and intellectual inquiry for decades and has forged an international reputation as a powerful and articulate orator. Join us for a special Bold Thinking Series event at the NGV’s Great Hall, featuring…
The digital disruption has changed the way we work, study and live. Will robots replace humans in the work force of the future? What jobs will disappear and what new opportunities will be created with the rise of Artificial Intelligence and automation? Join us for the second Bold Thinking Series lecture of 2017, where we…
In a world post Brexit and Trump, how has international politics played out in Bendigo, and more importantly, what is the role of community leaders and individuals to create a vibrant, sustainable and multicultural city of the future? Join us in Bendigo for the first Bold Thinking Series lecture of 2017, where our city planning…
Despite federal and state government educational policies and the best efforts of teachers and support staff, national Naplan results are flat lining and OECD results show our kids are being outdone internationally in literacy and numeracy. Where did we go wrong and if an education revolution is needed, what exactly would it look like? Join…
Millions are using technology every day to share, shame and celebrate, making social media both a powerful and destructive tool of free speech. But there are many unresolved questions of regulation and legal liability. Is the law keeping pace with technology and free speech? Or doesn’t it matter; should we be able to say whatever…
Australia is a sports-loving nation with millions of die-hard fans supporting a diverse range of leagues. But are we at risk of damaging our clean reputation with threats such as gambling, drugs and match fixing? Join us for the fourth event in La Trobe’s Bold Thinking Series where we bring together two of the University’s…