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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
In August: Let’s do a deal – trade and other future challenges
WHEN: Wednesday 12 August 2020; 7pm-8pm
WHERE: Online via Facebook and Zoom
Mental Health in Australia – the challenges and solutions
WHEN: Wednesday 8th July 2020, 7.00 – 8.00pm
WHERE: Online via Facebook or Zoom
The future is not what it was: the economy and the world of work.
WHEN: Wednesday 10 June 2020, 7.00-8.00pm
WHERE: Online – via Zoom and Facebook Live
Maintaining democracy during the COVID crisis
WHEN: Wednesday 13 May 2020, 7.00-8.00pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom and Facebook Live
Envisaging a new society post COVID-19
WHEN: Wednesday 22 April 2020, 7.00-8.00pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom and Facebook Live
Coronavirus in the Hunter Webinar
WHEN: Wednesday 11 March 2020, 6.00-7.30pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom and Facebook Live
Ethical failures – Banks, Bushfires and Billionaires
WHEN: Wednesday 11 March 2020, 6.00-7.30pm
WHERE: South Leagues Club, Merewether NSW
Space in the new era – The Dream and the Reality
WHEN: Wednesday 13 November 2019, 6.00-7.30pm
WHERE: South Leagues Club, Merewether NSW
What? Religious Freedom: Do we need more protection?
WHEN: Wednesday 9 October 2019, 6.00-7.30pm
WHERE: South Leagues Club, Merewether NSW
What is the state of Regional Media?
The last two decades have seen massive changes in all forms of mass media. These changes have been particularly felt …
Confusion, Contradictions and Consequences
Dr Richard Denniss, a former Novocastrian who is now Chief Economist as The Australia Institute, will highlight the confusion and …
July event: What? Music – Why does it matter?
What an engaging event: Thanks to Paul and David for such an educative experience, and thanks to all of our …
Newcastle as a restorative city.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/weekend-australian-magazine/making-it-personal-does-restorative-justice-work/news-story/bca241dca66363c7c6aac65ccf979ea5 Our June forum at the Newcastle Institute will be looking at Restorative Justice What is a Restorative city? What …
One Health for a Challenged World
For our May event, taking place on Wednesday May 8, we have a special treat. Professor Peter Doherty is a …
The history, economics and politics of water
Confronting photos of thousands of dead fish in the Darling River have raised our awareness of the need for healthy …
First event for 2019 – Learnings from the North
Last Wednesday at Souths saw a thought provoking beginning to the year’s program for the Newcastle Institute – a key …
Last event for 2018 – Michael Ondaatje – Following the US situation
Come along to the last Newcastle Institute event for 2018 on Wed 7th November at 6.00pm. Our speaker is Michael Ondaatje. …