Past events
Identity and Difference in Cross-Cultural Understanding: Translation as Political Philosophy in Benjamin, Lu Xun, Schmitt, and Francois Julien
Seminar
This paper explores the politico-philosophical assumptions and implications in what lies at the centre of cross-cultural understanding: translation. By examining the theory and practice of Walter Benjamin and Lu Xun, I seek to show that the search for the universal is always poised to subvert and…
‘Australia and the World’ 2018 Annual Lecture: Hon Gareth Evans AC QC FASSA FAIIA
Lecture
By ANU Chancellor, Professor the Honorable Gareth Evans AC QC This inaugural 'Australia and the World' lecture was delivered on 10 July 2018 and coincided with the launch of the Australian Studies Institute. Read the transcript About the Lecture — Australia in the World: Raising our Sights…
AHA 2018 - Australian Studies Institute Forum
Other
AuSI is coming to the Australian Historical Association Conference! Stop by our booth near the registration desk next week to talk to us about our exciting new Institute. The AuSI Director, Professor Paul Pickering, will be holding a forum on the Institute and the 'Australia and the…
Australian Studies Roundtable
Meeting
As part of the VC’s strategic plan for the next five years, ANU has committed to a bold new engagement program entitled ‘Australia and the World’. Central to the delivery of the program is the establishment of an Australian Studies Institute (AuSI). Establishing the AuSI has been an…