Essential Insights is a member-focused event series designed to deliver pragmatic, hands-on insights and advice across a range of spotlighted topics that preoccupy us all. These lunchtime webinars include a presentation and open discussion with questions. Please feel free to bring your lunch!

Tuesday 12 May
11am – 12pm AEST
Online


As universities deepen their engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, questions of partnership, responsibility and institutional leadership are becoming increasingly central.

This Essential Insights webinar explores the progress towards treaty, drawing on Swinburne University of Technology’s work with the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Guest speaker Professor John Evans, Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement, will share insights into the strategic, cultural and institutional considerations shaping this work, and what it means for the sector more broadly.

This webinar will be facilitated by Professor James Verdon, Dean, School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education, Swinburne University of Technology.


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Professor John Evans

Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement

Swinburne University of Technology

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Professor James Verdon

Professor James Verdon

Executive Dean of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education

Swinburne University of Technology

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