The Idea of the University - Crisis or Adaptation?
Disruption is all around us. We are experiencing profound upheaval that is transforming our economies, our societies and our values. For centuries, universities have advanced change in the public interest. Can they remain relevant in an era of fake news, anti-politics, and rising contempt for real expertise?
This event explores the role and responsibilities of universities in these urgent times. It matters not just to scholars, administrators and students – but to everyone concerned about adaptation and change in the 21st century.
Speakers:
Professor Brian Schmidt AC - Vice-Chancellor, The Australian National University
George Megalogenis - Political commentator, author and journalist
Associate Professor Tamson Pietsch - Director, Australian Centre for Public History, University of Technology Sydney
Dr Rebecca Huntley - Principal, Vox Populi Research
Professor Des Manderson - Director, Centre for Law, Arts and the Humanities, The Australian National University
Dr Natasha Cica (facilitator) - Director, Kapacity.org
This event explores the role and responsibilities of universities in these urgent times. It matters not just to scholars, administrators and students – but to everyone concerned about adaptation and change in the 21st century.
Speakers:
Professor Brian Schmidt AC - Vice-Chancellor, The Australian National University
George Megalogenis - Political commentator, author and journalist
Associate Professor Tamson Pietsch - Director, Australian Centre for Public History, University of Technology Sydney
Dr Rebecca Huntley - Principal, Vox Populi Research
Professor Des Manderson - Director, Centre for Law, Arts and the Humanities, The Australian National University
Dr Natasha Cica (facilitator) - Director, Kapacity.org
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National Library of Australia
DETAILS
DATES
17 Mar 2020
Next occurrence: 17 Mar 2020
OPENING HOURS
Tue: 6pm-7.30pm
COSTS
$15.00
*Ticket prices may vary slightly depending on payment method.
Location
The Idea of the University - Crisis or Adaptation?
National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Theatre, Lower Ground 1, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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