Past events
Classics Museum Free Monthly Tour - December
Tour
Join us for a free guided tour of the Classics Museum led by one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides. The museum features examples of ancient art and objects of daily life from Greece and the Roman world, including Egypt and the Near East. The museum's areas of strength include domestic items,…
Neuroscience, Responsibility, and the Law
Lecture
The law makes assumptions about how people think—how we reason, why we act, and what it takes for us to be responsible. Advances in neuroscience constantly challenge these assumptions. How should advances in our understanding of the brain and mind affect classic legal questions? Join us for a…
The Australasian Society for Philosophy and Psychology 2023 Conference
Conference
The Australasian Society for Philosophy and Psychology 2023 Conference will be held at The Australian National University, Canberra from 6-8 December 2023. This three-day conference will bring together scholars and students at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive…
2023 School of Art & Design Graduating Exhibition
Other
You are warmly invited to attend the2023 Graduating Exhibition Official Opening 6pm Friday 01 December 6.30pm Emerging Artist Support Scheme Awards announced Enjoy live music by local DJ Micah Heathwood, food and drinks will be available to purchase from local vendors. Exhibition continues…
Wellspring Series: Her Infinite Variety: Cleopatra from Antiquity to the Present
Lecture
Her Infinite Variety: Cleopatra from Antiquity to the PresentArchaeological evidence of Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt from 51-30 BC, depicts her as an independent and powerful monarch whose authority stemmed from Zeus, king of the gods. In contrast, the public image of Cleopatra is shaped by…
Women, Gender, and Authority in Late Antiquity, Byzantium, and the Medieval
Conference
The one-day event will explore the relationship between gender and authority, and how the exercise of power affected the daily lives of women. Investigating the experiences of secular and monastic women, papers will focus on a range of themes, including marriage and widowhood, marital sex, mobility…
Sharing insights on policy and evaluation to deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Seminar
Commissioner Mokak will share insights drawn from 30 years of work across several sectors. He will reflect on his work as a public servant within both State and Commonwealth governments, as head of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak organisations, and most recently as a…