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The Conversation

State Library and The Conversation join forces to bring you a series of events with subject matter experts from universities and research institutions discussing, challenging and reflecting on the issues that concern us.

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Cut from a different cloth
Join our panel of experts as we take a look at Queensland’s past and future culture and identity through tea towels.
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Charles Passi, Hannah Duncan, Eddie Synot speak at The Conversation: 30 years since Mabo
30 years since Mabo
Hear from Eddie Synot, Professor Henry Reynolds, Hannah Duncan, and Charles Passi as they discuss the Mabo Case.
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What is the future of First Nations literature?
Hear from Tony Birch and Larissa Behrendt, and emerging Torres Strait Islander writer and editor Jasmin McGaughey.
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Plants and people: the art of living together
Join Eddie Game, Tanja Beer, Prudence Gibson and Laura Skates for a discussion about people's interactions with plants.
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Children can change the world
In this video Sandra Phillips, Kate Douglas, and Gai Lindsay discuss how art and storytelling make for empowered children.
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People, power and photography
Watch Dr Cherine Fahd, Professor Jane Lydon and Dr Chris Salisbury as they discuss the power of photography.
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Cook Revisited
Watch Professor Kate Darian-Smith, Associate Professor Kate Fullagar and Alison Page as they discuss Cook's arrival.
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