Uni of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ hosts Festival of Ideas major events

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Staff, alumni and the very grounds of the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ will all play a starring role in this month.

The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ is a major partner of The ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ Festival of Ideas 2016, with historic Bonython Hall and Elder Hall both featuring as venues for key events, including:


  • the : What a magician taught me about politics, by national living treasure Phillip Adams AO (7.30pm Friday 21 October, Bonython Hall)

  • (2.30pm Saturday 22 October, Bonython Hall)

  • : The Courage Party? Climbing out of the political abyss, by national living treasure Barry Jones AC (4.00pm Saturday 22 October, Bonython Hall)

  • : The future of humanity does not look good, by social theorist Professor Paul James (11.15am Sunday 23 October, Bonython Hall).


"The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ has played an important role in the ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ Festival of Ideas since the inaugural Festival in 1999, and we are proud to again support the reborn Festival of Ideas in 2016," says the University's Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Warren Bebbington.

"The Festival is an iconic event, exploring new thinking, opening minds, creating collaboration and celebrating innovation. As a university dedicated to generating new knowledge and innovation, and translating that knowledge for the benefit of industry and society, the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ is an ideal partner for this event."

University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ staff and alumni also feature as key speakers at the event, including:


  • , with ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ graduate the Hon. Dr Jane Lomax-Smith (11.15am Saturday 22 October, Bonython Hall)

  • , by Dr Joanna Howe (Senior Lecturer, ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ Law School) (12.45pm Saturday 22 October, Bonython Hall)

  • by Dr Fiona Kerr (Neural and Systems Complexity Specialist, Faculty of the Professions, and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences) (12.45pm Saturday 22 October, Open State Hub, SA Museum)

  • , with Professor Sarah Robertson (Director, Robinson Research Institute) (2.30pm Saturday 22 October, Open State Hub, SA Museum)

  • : What would Roma say? by ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ graduate the Hon. Dr Robyn Layton AO QC (2.30pm Sunday 23 October, Bonython Hall)

  • , with Dr Fiona Kerr (Neural and Systems Complexity Specialist, Faculty of the Professions, and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences) (3.45pm Sunday 23 October, Hetzel Theatre, Institute Building, State Library of SA, ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ)


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