Res Est Publica Caesar: The Emperor as Public Property in Roman Poetry and Currency
Seminar
Rome’s first emperor Augustus permanently recentered political, economic, and religious institutions around his public persona while claiming equality with private citizens and continuity with republican tradition. As Augustus expanded his office, though, observers found innovative, even humorous…
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…
Inaugural ‘Australia and the World’ Annual Lecture—Australia in the World: Raising our Sights
Lecture
Australia has punched above its weight in the past, regionally and globally, and can again. In an era of great geopolitical uncertainty, Australians need a firmer sense of what we believe in, where we can make the most difference, and how we can best contribute to a saner, safer and more…
Search as Learning: challenges and approaches of the use of search engines as learning platforms
Lecture
Web searches are now part of our daily lives. Individuals use search engines to start almost every activity online, ranging from simple searches (factual, transactional) to more complex ones such as online learning. This talk intends to overview the information search process along with a…
The Safe House Down Under: Jewish Refugees from Czechoslovakia in Australia 1938-1944
Book launch
'The Safe House Down Under: Jewish Refugees from Czechoslovakia in Australia 1938-1944' is the story of a long forgotten chapter of Australia’s history preceding World War Two. Please join the author, Dr. Anna Rosenbaum, as well as Professor Timothy Bonyhady, Dr James Jupp, and…
George Rudé Seminar in French History and Civilisation
Conference
Call for Papers George Rudé Seminar in French History and Civilisation Australian National University 4 to 7 July 2018GeorgeRudeSeminar2018@anu.edu.au French-language version of Call for Papers We are pleased to announce the 21st George Rudé Seminar in French History and…
Writing lives, revealing lives, Portraiture and personhoold 20 years of portraits
Lecture
The ANU Centre for Art History and Art Theory is hosting a visit from art critic Sebastian Smee who will be presenting a keynote lecture at the forum Writing lives, revealing lives; portraiture and personhood at the National Portrait Gallery on 1 July 2018. The forum is a partnership between CAHAT…