Upcoming events
Expand your mind with the Institute of Advanced Studies.
Each year the Institute hosts events by distinguished visiting and local scholars, artists, writers and public intellectuals. These events contribute to our goal of sharing research, new ideas and encouraging discussion and debate within the broader community.
Public Lectures
The Rise of the Digital Welfare State
Speaker: Professor Kathryn Henne, Director of RegNet, ANU School of Regulation and Global Governance, and lead, Justice and Technoscience Lab (JusTech).
This talk will reflect on the implications of increased reliance on digital technologies in welfare systems — a shift that raises questions of equity and governance. Drawing on findings from a multi-year research project spanning Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, Professor Henne will unpack how digital tools can both reinforce and reshape existing regulatory paradigms.
Presented by the Forrest Research Foundation, UWA Institute of Advanced Studies, UWA Public Policy Institute and the UWA Tech & Policy Lab.
Thursday 24 April 2025,12noon-2pm, includes lunch, Lecture starts at 12.30pm, Forrest Hall, 21 Hackett Drive, Crawley
Postgraduate Masterclasses
Past lectures
Many of our events are recorded. See our Past lectures page for more information and links to these recordings.