Upcoming events
The Institute of Advanced Studies hosts public lectures and events presented by our visiting scholars and guests. These events contribute to our goal of sharing research, ideas and encouraging discussion and debate within the community-at-large.
29 OCTOBER
PUBLIC LECTUREOptimism and Social Change: how to design public communication that works
Speaker: Joni Avram, International consultant, educator, and founder of Cause & Effect, Canada (IAS Visiting Fellow)6:00pm-7:00pm, Woolnough Lecture Theatre, Geology Building, UWA
5 NOVEMBER
PUBLIC LECTUREFrom England to France the Hard Way: The Science of Long-Distance Swimming
Speaker: Associate Professor Heather Massey, Extreme Environments Laboratory, University of Portsmouth (IAS Visiting Fellow)6:00pm-7:00pm, John Bloomfield Lecture Theatre, UWA
9 NOVEMBER
PUBLIC LECTUREEast Bank: A Blueprint for Cultural Transformation
Speaker: Tamsin Ace, Director of East Bank, London (IAS Visiting Fellow) Supported by an IAS Visiting Fellowship, the UWA Public Policy Institute and REMIX summit.5:30pm - 7:30pm, Great Southern Room, State Library of Western Australia
Past lectures
Many of our events are recorded. See our Past lectures page for more information and links to these recordings.