November: our last event for 2024

America: What Now?

The world bore witness to the scenes of January 6th 2021, when Trump supporters stormed the Capital, refusing to accept the results of the election. If Harris wins, especially by a small margin, will American institutions and democratic processes be able to withstand the challenges from Trump and Republicans? If Trump wins will America and the institutions which are the pillars of their democracy survive?

These questions and others will be discussed at the Newcastle Institute’s November meeting (Wednesday, 13thNovember 2024 6.00pm – 7.30pm), when Professor Michael Ondaatje, Professor of History, at Griffith University considers the results of the US election. Michael, a life member of the Newcastle Institute will discuss the question of America: What Now? through the lens of US political history.

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2021 Program

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month from March to November, covering a range of topics.

Past Events

Dr Karl: Scientific reasons to be optimistic for 2021

WHEN: Wednesday 11 November 2020, 7pm – 8pm
WHERE: Online via Facebook and Zoom

America at the Crossroads?

WHEN: Wednesday 14 October 2020, 7pm – 8pm
WHERE: Online via Facebook and Zoom

The value of the arts –now more than ever

WHEN: Wednesday 9th September 2020, 7pm – 8pm
WHERE: Online via Facebook and Zoom

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