Centre for Ideas | UNSW Sydney

Past Events

23 Aug Past event

Just Be Punk - SOLD OUT

A call for a new generation, and those that may have forgotten, to "stop playing it safe".

13 Aug Past event

Daniel Joinbee: Indigenous aerospace trailblazer

Meet an Australian entrepreneur raising the horizons for Indigenous youth.

4 Aug Past event

An Evening with Anna Funder

One of Australia’s most celebrated voices in narrative non-fiction.

16 Jun Past event

Whistleblowers: In defence of truth

A critical discussion on the crucial role of whistleblowing to Australian democracy.

11 Jun Past event

Are we afraid of the F word?

2 Jun Past event

Human vs Machine

Neuro-futurist, Joel Pearson, and leadership coach and transformation expert, Barbara Wilby examine how we can use AI to amplify human strengths.

12 May Past event

Mieko Kawakami: Sisters in Yellow

International bestselling author, Mieko Kawakami, explores inconvenient truths and her genre busting books.

6 May Past event

Sue-Anne Hunter: Our kids deserve better

In an evening of reflection and hope, Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter will share her vision for uplifting the lives and voices of Indigenous Youth in Australia.

24 Apr Past event

AI: Breakthrough or Breaking Point?

Join a late-night festival of ideas, music and performance exploring the possibilities and risks of artificial intelligence.

26 Mar Past event

Laurie Woolever: The gluttony of life

How the New York Times best-selling author learned to curb her appetites.

5 Mar Past event

Yael Stone: Giving to gain

Join actress and climate advocate Yael Stone in conversation with writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law.

3 Mar Past event

Natasha Brown: Blurred lines

Join award-winning British author Natasha Brown in conversation with UNSW's Roanna Gonsalves to explore the frontiers of privilege and how language matters.

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