Tag: Talk

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Winter Special Meditation Class

Weekly meditation class with complementary snacks this winter until the end of August.

Author Cory Doctorow wearing heavy dark-rimmed spectacles, resting his head on his fist.

Cory Doctorow: Ensh***tification

The tech critic discusses the broken promise of the utopian internet.

Anna Goldsworthy, a middle-aged woman wearing a black top, her arms are resting on a bench in front of her, she has shoulder length brown hair.

Melbourne Conversations: The God We Made

Author and musician Anna Goldsworthy discusses the threat and promise of artificial intelligence.

People gathered in a gallery space installation that consists of found objects, photographs, and ephemera scattered across the floor, listening to a person hosting a talk.

Navigating Emotions Through Art + Drawing Club

A panel discussion exploring the relationship between art and emotion, plus a Drawing Club workshop.

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Alice Oseman: Heartstopper Forever

The creator of Heartstopper talks love, heartbreak, friendship and bringing the series to its close.

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Talks Club: Georgian Jewels and the Georgian House

Discover the jewellery and social history that defined one of Britain's most influential periods.

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La Salonnière: French Club

A monthly French soirée with conversation, culture, food and wine.

Portrait of Sir Salman Rushdie with his hand to his chin, wearing glasses, an aubergine vest and grey shirt.

An Evening with Sir Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie returns to Melbourne to discuss the transformative power of literature.

Author Stacey McEwan looking relaxed and smiling broadly over her left shoulder in an outdoor setting.

Stacey McEwan in Conversation with Dee Salmin

Join BookTok star Stacey McEwan as she discusses her latest book, A Forsaken Prophecy.

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How Europe Fell for the Natural World with Dr Belinda Scerri

A talk on the transformation of nature in European art and interior decoration.

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Thought Experiment

Dive into meaningful 'what ifs' with curious, creative minds at this social meet-up.

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A Panel Discussion on Botanical Art

Hear a panel discussion on Botanical Art to celebrate The Art of Botanical Illustration exhibition.

Presenter Paola Di Trocchio, with long dark hair, large hoop earrings and cerise patterned top.

History of Alexander McQueen with Dr Paola Di Trocchio

A lecture on historical clothing references in Alexander McQueen's couture.

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Industrialised Deception: The Media's Truth Crisis

As the world embraces AI, how do we protect our ability to know what, and who, to trust?

Technology CEO Aidan Tudehope, smiling wearing open-necked shirt and jacket.

Pearcey Oration and Victorian Entrepreneur Award Gala

Hear the nation's most significant technology oration.

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A Morning in East Melbourne House and Garden Tour

Spend a morning in East Melbourne and visit the exhibition at Fairhall and gardens of Bishopscourt.

Journalist and academic Waleed Aly, a man with short dark hair and a cropped beard, posed outdoors against a green leafy background.

Waleed Aly: On Speech, Equality and Politics

Journalist and academic Waleed Aly discusses the forces transforming politics.

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From Curiosity to Change: How Science Transforms Our World

Hear a panel discussion on the value of discovery science.

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The Power of Geospatial Science: Promise and Peril

Speakers explore the possibilities and perils of geospatial science during National Science Week.

Presenter John Patrick, smiling in a garden setting, wearing a blue shirt and dark jacket.

Scandinavian Ceramics with John Patrick

Enjoy an afternoon tea and lecture on 20th-century ceramics.