Roxane Gay | Nicole Watson

Sharp, tough, funny and humane, Roxane Gay’s work spans fiction, non-fiction and commentary. Since she came to global notice with ‘Bad Feminist’, she has published essays, stories and a memoir that take on questions of race, misogyny, trauma and body-shaming. Join us for a special conversation with UNSW academic Nicole Watson, a Murri woman who works on Indigenous storytelling.  

This event is presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and supported by the Sydney Opera House. 
 

VENUE | ROUNDHOUSE, UNSW SYDNEY
The Roundhouse is located at UNSW Sydney's Kensington Campus (E6 on map).  
 

VISITOR SAFETY INFORMATION

Your health and safety is our top priority, please read the information below regarding your visit. These measures are regularly updated and reviewed in consideration of the public health order prevailing at the time, so please check back prior to attending the event.  

Please follow our conditions of entry at all times: 

• Please do not attend the event if you feel unwell, have recently experienced any cold or flu like symptoms or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.

• Face masks are encouraged, but are not mandatory.
   

LIVE EVENT

Please note this is a live event only. This event will not be available via livestream. To access the recording of this conversation, subscribe to the Centre for Ideas newsletter or podcast. 
 

TICKETS

ACCESS

Wheelchair Access
The Roundhouse is located at UNSW Sydney's Kensington Campus (E6 on map). The closest accessible drop off point to the Roundhouse is the north entrance (D5 on map). Vehicles need to arrive via High Street, Gate 2, follow the road to Third Avenue and turn onto 1st Ave West. The closest accessible parking is available in the Western Campus Car Park on Anzac Parade (G2 on map). 

Assisted Listening
The Roundhouse has a hearing loop. 

Auslan 
The UNSW Centre for Ideas can provide Auslan interpreting services for selected talks upon request. 
 

To discuss other access requirements and book selected services, please call the Centre for Ideas on 02 9065 0485 or email centreforideas@unsw.edu.au. 
 

PARKING

There are multiple paid carparks at UNSW Sydney including: 

• Western Campus Carpark with entry off Day Avenue 

• Barker St Carpark with entry through Gate 14 

• Botany St Carpark with entry through Gate 11 

Paid casual and visitor parking is offered via the CellOPark App and ‘pay by plate meters’. For more information head here. 
 

CONTACT 

For event enquiries or to discuss your access requirements, please call the Centre for Ideas on 02 9065 0485 or email centreforideas@unsw.edu.au. 

The Centre for Ideas is happy to receive phone calls via the National Relay Service. TTY users, phone 133 677, then ask for 02 9065 0485. Speak and Listen users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 02 9065 0485. Internet relay users, visit relayservice.gov.au, then ask for 02 9065 0485.