Ultramarine Conversations: Recent water research in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
13 March 2025 12:30pm–2:00pm
As part of our multi-year research and programming arc Blue Assembly, please join us to hear from leading voices on current water research in the humanities, arts and social sciences.
This event celebrates the launch of two books; Groundwater Politics: An Ethnography of Advanced Extractivism and Slow Resistance (2025) by Sally Babidge and Critical Approaches to the Australian Blue Humanities (2024) edited by Maxine Newlands and Claire Hansen, as well as highlighting the special issue of Oceania: Water Futures in Australia (2023) edited by Sally Babidge, Ute Eickelkamp, Linda Connor.
Details
- 12.30pm: Presentations by Sally Babidge, Maxine Newlands and Oceania contributor Torres Webb
- 1pm: Roundtable discussion with Sally Babidge, Maxine Newlands, Torres Webb, Ute Eickelcamp and Peta Rake. Facilitated by Jacqueline Chlanda
- 1.30pm: Tea and cake in the foyer
Please note any accessibility requirements through the ticket registration. The option to provide this information will be available on the page after you click 'Register'. Please note that a two-week lead time is required to secure Auslan interpretation for this event.
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