Public lectures 2019
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International law: A discipline of transition
Professor Alberto Costi explains his view of international law with examples drawn from the law of armed conflict, human rights, and environmental law.
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The Fast and the Curious: Unravelling light-triggered chemical processes
Professor Justin Hodgkiss describes how he and his team have created instruments to illuminate and explore the femtosecond world.
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Sea-level rise: How much, when, and what can we do?
Professor Tim Naish and Catherine Iorns review the science of projecting sea-level rise for New Zealand, and the challenges faced in using that science.
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Can universities change the world?
Professor Coles discusses a vision of the university as a hub of catalytic change and the modes of collaborative leadership that can bring it into being.
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The wellbeing budget: is it enough?
Professors Arthur Grimes (School of Government) and Gregor Coster (Faculty of Health) discuss the Wellbeing Budget and some of the challenges it presents.
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Wellbeing economics and policy: Past, present, future
Professor Arthur Grimes discusses wellbeing economics and policy, its past, present, and future in New Zealand.
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Businesses have human rights too
Professor Butler will offer a new framework for how businesses can effectively realise their right to access justice.
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Christchurch call: is it enough?
Peter Thompson and Marcin Betkier discuss the background and challenges of the Christchurch Call.
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Understanding the financial markets
Professor Lin will provide an overview of how to understand the financial markets.
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Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: Politics, history and myth
Victoria University of Wellington’s Professor Sekhar Bandyopadhyay discusses Gandhi’s philosophy and actions.
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Practicing museology: The contemporary museum at work
Professor McCarthy will discuss the contemporary museum at work.