the launch

A live-streamed panel discussion featuring a conversa­tion between university leaders and artists from Canberra and Ulster opened the event on 24 March 2022.

launch speakers

  • Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Paddy Nixon, University of Canberra
  • Chancellor Dr Colin Davidson, Ulster University
  • Chancellor Professor Tom Calma, AO, University of Canberra
  • Distinguished Professor Jen Webb, University of Canberra
  • Dr Paul Collis, University of Canberra
  • Dr Louise Wallace, Ulster University
  • Dr Sandra Johnston, Ulster University
  • Moderator: Cara Kirkwood, National Gallery of Australia

selected highlights

Frank Ferguson in conversation with Elinor Davies, James Ward and Carolann North

Frank Ferguson talks with Elinor Davies, James Ward and Carolann North about their written work covering subjects ranging from domestic experiences of ‘The Troubles’ to immigrant communities, afrofuturism and the future of Northern Ireland.

Ulster University

A Reading of Selected Poems by Kathleen McCracken

A reading of selected works exploring issues relating to First Nations experiences in Canada, in particular, violence perpetrated against indigenous women and the complexities of being an artistic ally to indigenous rights.

Ulster University

Difficult Stories: Creativity, Curation, Culture

Ursula K. Frederick in conversation with Steve Brown, Ashley Harrison, Wendy Somerville, Bethaney Turner

University of Canberra

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UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where the Bruce campus is situated.

We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region.

We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.