The Ideas and Society programme is a series of debates and public lectures convened by Professor Robert Manne. The aim of the programme is to bring students, staff and the general public together to consider some of the critical questions of the times and to enliven intellectual life at La Trobe University. Its aim is also to bring some of Australia’s leading thinkers and public figures to the university campus to deepen the understanding of these critical issues.
Robyn Williams (presenter of ABC's The Science Show), will join science editor Elizabeth Finkel (editor of Cosmos and former CSIRO Chair), La Trobe Chancellor Adrienne E Clarke discuss the challenges of communicating science.
Chaired by Emeritus Professor Robert Manne.
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Published 05/22/14
Dr Tim Soutphommosane (Australian Human Rights Commissioner) and Emeritus Professor Robert Manne (Vice-Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University) discuss the racial discrimination act and the intense discussion and public debate to amend it.
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Published 05/09/14
Mick Malthouse (Coach, Carlton Football Club), Professor Russell Hoye (La Trobe Sport), Margot Foster (Former Olympian Rower, Chair of the Vicsport board) and Emeritus Professor Robert Manne (Convenor, Ideas and Society, La Trobe University) debate on the power of sport to make lasting...
Published 04/17/14