- This event has passed.
Risks and Opportunities – Australia: State of the Nation
September 29, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We are delighted to have one of Australia’s leading International Relations scholars and commentators, Professor Joseph A. Camilleri OAM present this insightful lecture series.
This series aims to shed light on the critical psycho-social, economic, environmental and security challenges of our times as they affect us personally and our life prospects, our networks and communities, Australia and the world. Opening new ways of thinking about the past and present and new possibilities for reshaping the future.
6pm, Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th September
In the final lecture, to be held in St Michael’s Church, Professor Camilleri will turn the spotlight on Australia: the aspirations and anxieties of a new generation; the changing fabric of Australian society; and the prospects of adjusting to the realities of a world in ferment.
He will also engage in conversation on these and related issues two leading thinkers and practitioners:
 |
Professor Marilyn Lake, University of Melbourne, noted historian, author of prize winning books, and Immediate Past President of the Australian Historical Association |
 |
Julian Burnside AO QC, leading Australian barrister, author, and outspoken human rights and refugee advocate. |
Audience members will be invited to join in the conversation.
Please note there is limited seating for this series, book early to secure your tickets.
Cost: $15 per lecture or $50 for the whole series
Professor Joseph Anthony CAMILLERI OAM is Emeritus Professor at La Trobe University, where he held the Chair in International Relations. He was founding Director of the Centre for Dialogue, La Trobe University (2006-2012).
Joseph Camilleri is also Managing Director of Alexandria Agenda, a new consultancy offering services in the areas of sustainability, diversity and education.
He has written some 20 major books and more than 100 book chapters and journal articles. Recent publications include: The UN Alliance of Civilizations in Asia – South Pacific: Current Context and Future Pathways (2014); Culture, Religion and Conflict in Muslim Southeast Asia (Routledge 2013); Human Security Matters (2012); Religion and Ethics in a Globalizing World: Conflict, Dialogue and Transformation (Palgrave MacMillan, 2011); Worlds in Transition: Evolving Governance Across a Stressed Planet (Edward Elgar 2009).
Professor Camilleri is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences; he chairs the Editorial Committee of the scholarly journal Global Change, Peace and Security; and is adviser to Ideapod, a new web-based platform aimed at harnessing the power of ideas. He has researched, lectured and given evidence to government and other enquiries on issues of governance, human rights, cultural and religious dialogue, development, environment, and security. He is the recipient of several awards, including the Order of Australia Medal.
Professor Camilleri’s personal website: www.Josephcamilleri.org
