Public lectures

Paul Noritaka Tange, architect and president of Tange Associates, will deliver a lecture about the legacy of his father, Kenzo Tange, one of Japan's most honoured architects. Kenzo Tange was a teacher, writer, architect and urban planner, revered not only for his own work but also for his influence on many architects today.

The lecture will discuss the works of Kenzo Tange and his influence on modern Japanese architecture.

Stephen Bram / Janet Burchill and Jennifer Mccamley In Conversation
Primary Views: Artists Curate the Monash University Collection
Curators: Stephen Bram / Janet Burchill and Jennifer Mccamley / Juan Davila

Ticket parking is available opposite the gallery.

Artists Stephen Bram, Janet Burchill and Jennifer McCamley will discuss their roles as curators of the current exhibition Primary Views with MUMA Director Max Delany and co-ordinating curator Kirrily Hammond.

Primary Views continues MUMA's series of summer season exhibitions which explore aspects of the Monash University Collection, inviting the insights of four artists represented in the collection. Stephen Bram, Juan Davila and Janet Burchill and Jennifer McCamley (working collaboratively) were invited to curate three self-contained exhibitions drawn from the collection, according to their own areas of interest, expertise and aesthetic/discursive predilections. This informal conversation will focus on the role of the artist as curator and the politics, semantics and processes of curatorial practice. Discussion will also address exhibition design and the methods and considerations involved in preparing and presenting an exhibition, and the ways in which, through the relocation and rearrangement of images, Primary Views has revealed new and unexpected insights into the Monash University Collection; challenging dominant art historical narratives; revealing repressed histories, and developing new paradigms for exhibition design.

Light refreshments will be served.

Bookings essential. Places are limited.

Phone MUMA on +61 3 9905 4217 or email muma@adm.monash.edu.au.

This free public seminar, offered in collaboration with the Monash Asia Institute, will involve a presentation by Ven. Naotune Vijitha Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Dhammasarana Temple in Keysborough. He is a scholar well versed in Pali and Buddhist studies. It will be followed by a panel discussion with: the Ven. Sucinta, trained as a psychologist in Germany, and a fully ordained nun (Bhikkhuni) in the Theravada tradition since 1998, residing at Sanghamittarama in East Bentleigh; Professor Padmasiri de Silva, Adjunct Research Associate with CSRT, formerly Head of the Department of Philosophy & Psychology at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. He has also obtained an advanced diploma in counselling, and is practicing in the field.

Dr Craig Hassed, of the Department of General Practice, in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Monash University, will then launch a new book by Dr Padmasiri de Silva, An Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Counselling: The Magic of the Ordinary & the Elegance of Small Things (Sarvodaya Vishvalekha Publication, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka). Light refreshments will be served.

A public conversation between Stephen Crittenden, religious affairs journalist ABC, and Waleed Aly, lecturer in the School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash. This is the first in a series of ten monthly conversations creating public dialogue between people of different backgrounds and religious traditions. Moderated by Penny Mulvey of Positive Media, they explore questions relevant to the upcoming Melbourne Parliament of the World's Religions and to our multifaith society.

Climatologist, Dr Stephen Schneider is a Professor of Biology and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University.

Join Dr Schneider as he explores the concept "Can we define, let alone deal with, 'dangerous' climatic changes?"

Ian Nethercote, Chief Executive, Loy Yang Power

Sustainability of Australia's economy is a function of many aspects including: water conservation, the reduction and management of pollutants, financial security and well being of both individuals and business ventures. The level of innovation and development of new technologies, advancement of Australia's intellectual capacity and optimisation of our natural resource base will be essential elements of our future sustainability. Register now at Sustainability Matters website.

The Monash Centre for Synchrotron Science (MCSS) is proud to host Nobel Laureate and MCSS Patron, Professor Barry Marshall. Professor Marshall and colleague Dr Robin Warren discovered that infection of the stomach with bacteria, Helicobacter pylori, causes gastritis and peptic ulcers. Their work transformed the treatment of stomach ulcers from a debilitating condition that could be only treated with antacids and painful surgery to one that can be quickly cured with relatively low-cost, safe antibiotics.

The discovery came about by Marshall testing the theory on himself. To the horror of his colleagues, he ingested a solution of Helicobacter pylori. After a week, he began to display symptoms of stomach ulcers. This courageous act was the catalyst for further experiments confirming his theory and ultimately achieving the most prestigious award in science, the Nobel Prize. This lecture is a rare opportunity, not to be missed.

Astronomers believe our Universe began in a Big Bang, and is expanding around us. Brian Schmidt will describe the life of the Universe that we live in, and how astronomers have used observations to trace our Universe's history back more than 13 Billion years. With these data a puzzling picture has been pieced together where 96% of the Cosmos is made up of two mysterious substances, Dark Matter and Dark Energy.

These two mysterious forms of matter are in a battle for domination of the Universe, and Schmidt will describe new experiments that are monitoring the struggle between Dark Energy and Dark Matter, trying better understand these elusive pieces of our Universe, and predict the ultimate fate of the Cosmos.

After the lecture there will be an astronomical observing session (weather permitting), presented in collaboration with the Astronomical Society of Victoria.

Public Lecture by Professor Tony Wong, EDAW & Monash University.

An emerging challenge for urban communities is to design for resilience against the impact of climate change whilst accommodating a growing population. Of particular importance is the sustainable management of water resources and protection of water environments.

Join Tony Wong for an enlightening lecture on the potential for a water sensitive future for Melbourne through the innovative management of urban stormwater which provides long-term benefits to the community.

The School of Historical Studies and the Faculty of Arts, Monash University together with the Program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, presents:

Atrocities: Anglo-American Violence in Modern War Professor Joanna Bourke with an introduction by Professor Rae Frances, Dean of Arts, Monash University.

Atrocity has become the defining event of our time. It has always been a normative concept, used to create a hierarchy of perpetration and suffering. In modern Britain, America, and Australia, the 'body as spectacle' is central to politics. In this talk, I will be reflecting on our history of carrying out acts of spectacular cruelty in wartime. Through an analysis of film, photographs, and diaries, I explore the main narratives that are employed to 'make sense' of atrocities and war crimes.

Joanna Bourke is Professor of History at Birkbeck, University of London. She is the award-winning author of nine books, on Irish history, gender and "the body", the history of psychological thought, modern warfare, the emotions, and sexual violence. She is currently writing a history of humanity and animality.

Bookings: < href="mailto:susan.grist@arts.monash.edu.au">susan.grist@arts.monash.edu.au

Presenter: Elizabeth Boros

Professor Boros holds the Sir Keith Aickin Chair of Company Law and teaches Corporations Law, Corporate Governance and Shareholders' Remedies. She is the author of Minority Shareholders Remedies and co-author of Corporate Law. Elizabeth graduated from Adelaide University with first class honours and gained her LLM and PhD degrees from Cambridge University. She is a consultant to Blake Dawson and a member of the Legal Committee of CAMAC.

Dr Leo Brewin (Monash University) will present a free public lecture, "Journey into a Black Hole: the Universe through Einstein's Eyes". Black holes are the most enigmatic objects in our entire universe. The bizarre physics that describes them arose in a large part out of Einstein's research into relativity, which describes how our perceptions of the universe depend on our velocity relative to it. Einstein began by asking the question, what would we see if we could travel close to the speed of light? After many years of work, this simple question led Einstein to his famous theories of relativity in which light, gravity and relative motion are all intertwined.

In this public lecture, Dr Leo Brewin and his audience will take a look at our Universe through Einstein's eyes. Movies will illustrate what happens as we move close to the speed of light. We will view what happens as we approach a black hole and descend into its inescapable confines.

Following the lecture (weather permitting), the Astronomical Society of Victoria and Monash University are running a public astronomical viewing session. This will take place at 8pm, on the top level of the multi-storey car park at the north west corner of the Clayton campus.

Bookings recommended - please contact Doris Herft at the School of Mathematical Sciences, phone +61 3 990 54465, or email Doris.Herft@sci.monash.edu.au.

Presenter: Madam Justice Louise Otis Qu;bec Court of Appeal

Justice Otis has received numerous awards for her contribution to the development of judicial mediation at the Qubec Court of Appeal. She has also worked extensively internationally, developing judicial reform programs in Mali and Haiti, as an expert on dispute resolution for the United Nations, and as a public speaker and lecturer about labour law, administrative law and mediation.

Fierce controversy has arisen in Australia following the arrival of a new wave of boat people. Join facilitator Peter Mares,ABC journalist and broadcaster, and our expert panel for this highly topical public forum.

Panel members include:

• Paris Aristotle AM, Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture
• The Hon Bruce Baird, former Liberal MP
• John Gibson, Refugee Council of Australia
• Voula Messimeri AM, Federation of Ethnic Communities
• Council Australia
• David Manne, Refugee and Immigration Legal Centre

Distinguished panellists - Professor Fania Oz-Salzberger, Leon Liberman Chair in Israel Studies, author of Israelis in Berlin; Navah Semel, award-winning Israeli author of 16 books including And the Rat Laughed; Dr Ari Ofengenden, Leon Liberman Postdoctoral Fellow in Israel Studies; Dr Gideon Reuveni, Jewish historian, University of Melbourne - will reflect on German-Jewish relations - past, present and future.

Chaplaincy at Monash Caulfield will present a series of lectures, conversations and gatherings in 2009. They seek to challenge, comfort and enrich the depth and texture of your university experience. They aim to connect the themes of personal and corporate faith and spirituality with issues of heart and soul, justice and mercy, conviction and community.

Gary Bouma will speak on the topic of religious diversity in Australia: 'Can't we all just get along?'.

Gary D Bouma is Emeritus Professor of Sociology and UNESCO Chair in Intercultural and Interreligious Relations - Asia Pacific at Monash University and Chair of Board of Directors for The Parliament of the World's Religions 2009.

Dancing with myself: Dr Adrian Martin
An illustrated lecture featuring dance in film with absurd resonances.

When the postman Jacques Tati stops off at a local dance hall-cafe at midday and his body spontaneously reacts, in the short L'Ecole des Facteurs (1947)

When a German teenager dances alone or merely imagines it? amidst the disco party lights in Be My Star (2001)

When all the strippers and showgirls and novelty dancers in all the tawdry bars of the world gyrate for horrible men, yet somehow dance in their own world, only for themselves

When Chris Penn cuts loose, all combustion and rage, in a Prohibition-era speakeasy in Abel Ferrara's The Funeral (1996)

When Tracey Ullman, intoxicated with sex addiction, does the Hokey-Pokey in the centre of a circle at the old folks home (A Dirty Shame, 2004)

When the full-flash, strutting performance of Tom Cruise in The Color of Money (1986) flaunt[s] his unchecked energy and Scorsese and cinematographer Michael Ballhaus construct fluid moving-camera frames for his cue-stick-twirling prances around pool tables, which critic Rick Thomspon calls ‘the best dancing in a pool room since Anna Karina in Jean-Luc Godard's Vivre sa vie (1962), a lonely rock-swing wanting some attention and some distraction in a shady world of men

And when Tati again now an old, elegant man in his final feature film, shot on video for Swedish television (Parade, 1974) reprises one of his ancient stage routines, 'No Age For Dancing', where his body subtly discombobulates to each new rhythm of each new age

No one really dances with themselves in cinema. If there is not a crowd, a community, a society watching, there is a camera, a crew, and finally us, the audience. The paradox of dancing with oneself in film, and all it allows, all it explores: states of solitude, of energy, of abandon and rapture, of nuttiness and automatism, of elegance and dagginess

Dr Adrian Martin
Since 1979, Dr Adrian Martin has combined work as a professional writer and film critic with a university career. He was film reviewer for The Age between 1995 and 2006. For his numerous books, essays and public lectures he has won the Byron Kennedy Award (Australian Film Institute) and the Pascall Prize for Critical Writing, and his PhD on film style won the Mollie Holman Award. He is the author of four books and hundreds of essays on film, art, television, literature, music, popular and avant-garde culture.

Bookings essential. Places are limited. Phone MUMA on +61 3 9905 4217 or email muma@adm.monash.edu.au.

The Department of Economics in conjunction with the Faculty of Marketing and Recruitment Group (MaRG) and the Debating Association of Victoria will be holding the inaugural "Viewpoint-Monash Economics Debate" Grand Final. The debate aims to heighten awareness of economic issues amoung secondary school students. The preliminary rounds are being held on 3 & 10 May on Caulfield campus.

Red Symons will be the host with ajudicators/panel members including Professor Stephen King, Dean Faculty of Business and Economics, Ms. Lisa Gropp, Productivity Commission, and Ms. Lynne Williams, Department of Treasury, Economics and Finance Policy Division. The Hon. Browyn Pike MP, Minister for Education, will speak prior to the commencement of the debate.

The Grand Final will be followed by a Q&A session on careers in economics with leading economists from the public and private sectors.

A few times every year, comets wander into our solar system, out from the vast darkness beyond Pluto. Where do they come from? And why do they come to visit us? We don't know, though there are several wild theories, some involving vast rings containing trillions of orbiting ice-blocs, or whole families of planets hundreds of times further out than Pluto. In this public lecture, Dr Paul Francis will review these mysteries, and the enduring puzzle of what might lurk in the vast, dark, unexplored reaches between Pluto and the nearest stars.

Following the lecture there will be a public astronomical viewing session (weather permitting). This will take place at 8pm, on the top level of the multi-storey car park at the north west corner of the Clayton Campus. It could be very cold outdoors, so please bring warm clothing with you.

Dr Paul Francis is one of Australia's most versatile astronomers, working on comets in our Solar System, "blobs" of gas forming new galaxies, and untangling the spectra of powerful quasars. He has also developed new and engaging ways of teaching astronomy to students and the general public.

Bookings recommended - please contact Doris Herft at the School of Mathematical Sciences, email Doris.Herft@sci.monash.edu.au or phone +61 3 9905 4465.

A few times every year, comets wander into our solar system, out from the vast darkness beyond Pluto. Where do they come from? And why do they come to visit us? We don't know, though there are several wild theories, some involving vast rings containing trillions of orbiting ice-blocs, or whole families of planets hundreds of times further out than Pluto. In this public lecture, Dr Paul Francis will review these mysteries, and the enduring puzzle of what might lurk in the vast, dark, unexplored reaches between Pluto and the nearest stars.

Bookings recommended - please contact Doris Herft at the School of Mathematical Sciences, phone +61 3 990 54465, or email: Doris.Herft@sci.monash.edu.au.

Following the lecture there will be a public astronomical viewing session (weather permitting). This will take place at 8pm, on the top level of the multi-storey car park at the north west corner of the Clayton Campus. It could be very cold outdoors, so please bring warm clothing with you.

Dr Paul Francis is one of Australia's most versatile astronomers, working on comets in our Solar System, "blobs" of gas forming new galaxies, and untangling the spectra of powerful quasars. He has also developed new and engaging ways of teaching astronomy to students and the general public.

Saul of Tarsus was a Jew who became St. Paul, the church's foremost missionary. Today he is both hailed as the inspired evangelist who brought the God of Israel to the Gentiles, and condemned as a self-hating Jew who distorted the teachings of both Judaism and Jesus. In this lecture, Amy-Jill Levine will explore Paul's Jewish identity, his understanding of Torah and his views on the role of the Jewish people in the divine plan.

Amy-Jill Levine is Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School and author of The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus.

"Without any shame: Israeli, speak Israeli!" is the subject of a public lecture to be given by Associate Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann of the University of Brisbane. The language spoken in today's Israel is a multifaceted and fascinating hybrid, based not only on Hebrew, but also on mother tongues such as Yiddish, Zuckermann argues in his recent controversial bestseller, "Israeli, A Beautiful Language".

The Moon is arguably the most recognisable object in the night sky, with an important role in many different cultures from antiquity to the present day. 20th July 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the NASA Apollo 11 Moon landing. This was a momentous event in our history, marking the first time a human had set foot on the surface of another world.

Monash researcher Dr Andrew Prentice will deliver a fun and informative lecture about the Moon, how it was formed and its role in our lives, as well as his own recollections of the Moon landing. The lecture will be suitable for all ages.

Dr Andrew Prentice is a respected member of the lecturing staff at Monash University where his research over the past 40 years has focussed on the formation of the Solar System. Although still not widely accepted, his 'gas ring' theory of how the planets formed has been successful in explaining many of the discoveries that have been made by NASA's fleet of interplanetary space probes, particularly those relating to the satellite systems of Jupiter and Saturn. Andrew is renowned for his quirky style, humorous anecdotes and random utterances which have become folklore amongst Monash undergraduate students.

Bookings recommended - please contact Doris Herft on the details below.

Presenter: Ms Catherine Lamble, Magistrate

The role and expectations of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria have changed substantially since the introduction of the Crimes (Family Violence) Act 1987. The pace of change has hastened in recent years. Developments include the publication of the Law Reform Commission's Review of Family Violence Laws Report, the introduction of the Victoria Police Code of Practice for the Investigation of Family Violence, the implementation of the Family Violence Court Division, the commencement of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008, the publication of the Sentencing Advisory Council's report Sentencing Practices for the Breach of Family Violence Intervention Orders and many other initiatives. The purpose of this lecture is to review some of the changes and their impact on the Magistrates' Court, to identify the Court's achievements and to consider some of the challenges ahead.

Public lecture and discussion on "What is a Christian response to climate change?" by Professor Thomas P. Ackerman, University of Washington.

The topic of global warming has become a divisive force in American politics and in American life, a division which extends to the evangelical Christian community. Within the evangelical community, there are individuals and organizations that are strong proponents of the need for action to mitigate a warming world and for Christians to take a leading role on the issue. There are other individuals and organizations that are equally strong proponents of the position that human activity is not impacting climate and Christians should be adamantly opposed to any actions taken in response to a warming world. Other segments of the Christian community see no reason to be involved in the debate. While this talk begins with a brief perspective on the current science of climate change, its primary focus is on the spectrum of evangelical Christian responses to the science. These responses are strongly linked to differing views on eschatology (the Christian doctrine of the end times); the relationship between God, humanity, and the natural world; and responsibility for social action or change. These views and their consequences will be explored.

Presented by Professor David G. Green, this lecture will cover how we humans think we plan and act rationally, but in many ways we are like the ants. Just as they create an ant hill without knowledge or planning, so too humans create social trends and patterns of which we are totally unaware.

Book early to avoid disappointment, as capacity is limited.

The symposium will bring together artists, scientists and media theorists providing insight into how information is deployed, mediated and embodied within various disciplines and fields of enquiry.

Keynote speakers include Stelarc 'Artist (University of Western Sydney, Aus/Brunel University, UK), Professor Gary Hall' 'Cultural and Media Theorist (Coventry University, UK), Dr Joanna Zylinska' Media Theorist/Artist(Goldsmiths, UK) and other confirmed speakers include: Dr Matthew Sellars Quantum Physicist (Australian National University), Kit Wise Artist/ Art Writer (Monash University), Dr Melissa Miles Art Theorist (Monash University), Assoc. Professor Darren Tofts Cultural Theorist (Swinburne University), Nina Sellars Artist (Monash University).

Chaired by Prof. Gary Hall, Nina Sellars, Dr. Joanna Zylinska.

The Earth and our solar system reside within the Milky Way, a galaxy consisting of many billions of stars. How our galaxy grew over the eons is one of the most challenging problems in modern astronomy. Did our galaxy grow by forming new stars out of vast clouds of gas? Or is the Milky Way a cannibal, acquiring stars from smaller galaxies that strayed too close? Was our Solar System born in the Milky Way, or did it form elsewhere in the Universe? What role does dark matter play in the formation of galaxies? Dr Michael Brown of Monash's School of Physics will review the evidence from observation and discuss the latest theories. He will paint a picture not just of the Milky Way's history but also its future.

Following the public lecture (weather permitting), an astronomical viewing session will be held on the top level of the multi-storey car park at the north west corner of the Clayton Campus. Please note that clear nights can be very cold, so please bring warm clothing if you plan to attend the viewing session.

Dr Michael Brown is a leading astronomer in the field of galaxy evolution, using telescopes and satellites to study how galaxies have grown over many billions of years. He has recently found that the very largest galaxies do not grow as rapidly as predicted by most theoreticians.

Bookings recommended - please contact Doris Herft at the School of Mathematical Sciences, email Doris.Herft@sci.monash.edu.au or phone +61 3 9905 4465.

The Melbourne Writers Festival opening night keynote speeches features two major writers in two different sessions. The Keynote speeches attract sell out audiences. Recent speakers have included Tim Flannery, Germaine Greer, Clive James, Dave Eggers and Augustin Burroughs. The full program is inserted in The Age and is available on the festival website Keep up to date by subscribing to our e-bulletin. Monash University is an education partner of the Melbourne Writers Festival 2009.

A/Prof Nikki Rickard's research currently includes the evaluation of high quality music education on academic, socio-emotional and psychological outcomes of primary and secondary school students, the benefits of music engagement for emotion processing, cognitive performance and well-being and the modulation of memory via emotionally arousing or calming music.

Presenter: Professor Justin Malbon Professor Malbon practiced as a Barrister and Solicitor in South Australia for a number of years. He is a former Principal Assistant Parliamentary Counsel, Queensland Office of Parliamentary Counsel; Assistant Divisional Head (Legislation) Division of Aboriginal and Islander Affairs; Research Manager, Blake Dawson, and is a former Dean of the Griffith University Law School. He has published several books including Australian Export: A guide to law and practice and Understanding Global TV Format.

Presenter : Dr Wah Chin Boon, Howard Florey Institute.

Dr Wah Chin Boon's research is focused on the effects of sex hormones in the brain and on behaviour.

Free Breakfast. Cereal/Fruit/Tea/Coffee 9am-10am. Mental health beyond blue resources to self select in 'Chill Out' space with relaxation music.
10am-11am - Morning Tea for Mental Health First Aiders.

Professor James Ogloff has worked in the area of psychopathy and personality disorder and appeared as an expert in many high profile cases where questions of risk and other forensic psychological matters have been at issue. Monash University, through its School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, is committed to discovering ways to assist those in our community who suffer from mental illness as well as working with their families and carers.

This is one of a number of events the School is hosting to mark Mental Health Week 2009.

Seniors Week Special Public Lecture: Exploring the Wildlife of Gondwana Exhibition.

Professor Patricia Vickers-Rich, Director, Monash Science Centre.

Indiana Jones may be a fictional figure, but he has some real life counterparts. Professor Vickers-Rich is a world renowned palaeontologist who has been visiting strange and interesting parts of the world during her academic career in search of fossils and the origins of life. She is currently undertaking fossil exploration in Australia and Namibia, and making a documentary with Sir David Attenborough on some of the earliest fossils, the Ediacarans.

She will talk about her research adventures and the resultant exhibition 'The Wildlife of Gondwana'.

RSVP appreciated: +61 3 9905 1370.

'Climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century' (The Lancet, 2009.) Join an eminent panel of academic and policy experts for a public discussion on the significance of climate change, the challenges it presents to global public health, and what needs to be done to tackle an issue that threatens the lives and livelihoods of billions of people.

Speakers:
Dr Alan Finkel AM, Chancellor, Monash University
Senator Bob Brown, Leader, The Australian Greens
John Thwaites, former Victorian Health Minister, Chair of the Monash Sustainability Initiative
Professor Tony McMichael, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University.

Registration is essential. Email mnhs.rsvp@med.monash.edu.au.

Although we have long suspected the Universe is home to trillions upon trillions of planets like our own, the world had to wait until 1992 for the announcement of the discovery of planets outside the Solar System. Seventeen years later over 370 planets are known, most of which are in systems which look nothing like our own. How and why are they so different? What does this tell us about our own planetary system? Is our Solar System a rare jewel in the vastness of space, or is it simply that we don't have the ability to find other us's yet? The feeble light emitted by planets, most of which is simply reflected starlight, is almost impossible to detect in the fierce light of the parent star. How is this difficulty overcome? What do the world's astronomers have planned for the future?

Dr Rosemary Mardling is a Monash astrophysicist who uses mathematics to understand how systems of stars and planets move under the influence of their own gravity. She will discuss these and other questions in this final lecture of the Monash IYA 2009 series.

Following the public lecture (weather permitting), an astronomical viewing session will be held on the top level of the multi-storey car park at the north west corner of the Clayton Campus. Please note that clear nights can be very cold, so please bring warm clothing if you plan to attend the viewing session.

Bookings Recommended - please contact Julia Barnes on the details below.

In Australia around 160,000 young people live with depression. Join facilitator Professor Fred Mendelsohn, Howard Florey Institute and our expert panel from the Mental Health Foundation of Australia and Monash University ass they examine the critical issues including: causes, family support, associated factors such as bullying, drugs and alcohol, and what can be done to help.

Presenter: Justice Eliezer Rivlin, Vice-President of the Supreme Court of Israel.

The state of Israel is characterized by many conflicts: contradiction of ideas, differences of beliefs, divergence of opinions as to the national identity and clashes regarding the nature of the state. These conflicts are a result of the many ethnic groups in the country, the various religions observed in Israel, the extreme socio-economical differences and of the complex reality in which the state is constantly required to handle complicated security challenges.

This complex reality is naturally reflected in the legal issues that are brought before the Supreme Court. Furthermore, besides all these conflicts in the Israeli reality, the legal system itself was born into contradicting legal traditions, which echo the unique history of the state.

Therefore, a justice of the Supreme Court has the difficult, almost impossible task, of constantly balancing between all these contradictions. Not only must he balance between the different traditions, religions and beliefs but also between activism and "formalism", democracy and religion, human rights versus security needs and constitutional strive in a reality of a constitutional lacuna.

Presenters from Beyond Blue will speak about this organisation and its resources for people living with depression and also caring for someone with depression.

Also presenter from "Breaking Barriers" will speak about caring for people who are suffering illness.

Presenter: The Honourable Justice Susan Kiefel

Recent cases involving s.92 of the Constitution refer to economic considerations and principles relating to competition. The application of provisions of the EC Treaty having similar effect, by the European Court of Justice, has led to a broader consideration of the effects of State regulation on the ideal of a common market and a lessening of the relevance of domestic protection. It has tested what is permissible State regulation by the doctrine of proportionality. The paper will compare the current Australian perspective.

Rabbi Michael Melchior, a former member of the Israeli parliament and Honorary Chief Rabbi of Norway, will deliver a lecture: Religion as a Pathway to Peace. Rabbi Melchior is a keen advocate of interreligious dialogue and campaigns for the peaceful coexistence of Arabs and Jews in Israel.

Dame Rosalyn Higgins DBE QC will speak on the topic 'The ICJ in the contemporary world of Human Rights'. Dame Higgins was the first female judge appointed to the International Court of Justice in 1995 and served as its president from 2006 until her retirement in early 2009.