In lieu of the conference, the Australian Girard Seminar will host a public seminar on 11 October, 3-5pm (AEDT): “The Latest Research in Mimetic Theory” Friday, 11 October, 3-5pm (AEDT) Australian Catholic University (ACU), Melbourne The seminar will feature the following talks based on recent work in the field of René Girard’s mimetic theory: Rena Macleod (Australian Catholic University), ‘Girard,…
Presenter: Naomi Wolfe Lecturer Faculty of Education and Arts Naomi is an Aboriginal who grew up in Tasmania. She encourages a collaborative learning between Aboriginal and non Aboriginal staff and students at the University to break down barriers, destroy stereotypes and to cultivate new relationships based on respect. She has a professional and personal interest in Indigenous cross cultural training…
Training Workshop: Communication and Dialogue Skills for Anxious Times Thursday 19 September, 5.45pm to 9.30pm (doors open at 5.30pm) To handle the challenges of the digital age, we need effective pathways and skills for communicating with others – for building bridges across boundaries based on gender, social standing, race, religion, culture, nationality, ethnicity and ideology. The workshop looks at many forms…
Navigating Life in the Age of Cyberspace. A series of lectures presented by Emeritus Professor Joseph A. Camilleri OAM This will be a mix of lectures /interactive discussions with guests followed by an innovative workshop to develop new approaches to conversation and dialogue. The digital age now intrudes into every facet of modern life - information, communication, recreation, study, work,…
CLIMATE STRIKE. Mainly students, 60 000 struck in Sydney last time. 9 trade unions have said they will have presence in the strike, more than just endorsing it. See above for the 3 demands. 9am at THE DOMAIN, Sydney. The ERC will be without staff that day, in solidarity with the CLIMATE STRIKE. In the link below you will hear…
POLITICS IN THE PUB at Toxteth Hotel, 345 Glebe Point Rd.. REFUGEES AS SCAPEGOATS AND WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT. Speakers... Sr Susan Connelly (Josephite nun, educator and activist), Phil Glendenning OA (ERC and President of Refugee Council of Australia). All welcome. Will be a fabulous, compelling evening. Free entry. Donation ($5) at half time. Enquiries for this event...…
This will be a preparation for the 20/9 Climate Strike. 1.5 million schoolkids went on strike last time. We are hoping for many more this time, and adults to come out as well... The demands of the worldwide Climate Strike on 20/9 are... No new coal, oil or gas projects, including Adani. 100% renewables by 2030. Just transition for all…
Hello again Pax Christi friends Invitation to join us : What: Australian Religious Response to Climate Change meditation vigil When: 8-9.30am on Thursday morning. Where: outside GHD office at 133 Castlereagh St Sydney – Between Park and Market sts. at Do come along if you can, it will be a quiet and peaceful meditation from various faith traditions. See…
