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Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin on the three pillars of innovation culture

Enjoy this 'Big ideas under the dome' lecture by innovation entrepreneur Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin.

1 May 2017 Duration: 28:06

The Hon Linda Dessau AM on sport and the arts

Hear the Governor of Victoria, the Honourable Linda Dessau AM, share her thoughts on sport and the arts, and why both really matter.

25 Feb 2016 Duration: 33:23

Helen Kapalos on social unity in multicultural Victoria

Hear Helen Kapalos, Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, in a thought-provoking discussion on achieving social change.

19 Feb 2016 Duration: 28:53

Clare Wright on Australian history

Listen to historian Clare Wright's personal and intellectual journey through Australian history for the 2015 Stephen Murray-Smith lecture.

21 Oct 2015 Duration: 32:35

Tim Costello on our patch – is Victoria different?

Former Victorian of the Year and CEO of World Vision, Tim Costello discusses what makes Victoria different.

24 Feb 2015 Duration: 51:31

Elizabeth Broderick on men’s role in creating gender equality

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick argues that equality cannot be achieved without commitment from men.

18 Nov 2014 Duration: 32:17

Maxine McKew on the state of Australian education

See Maxine McKew present the 2014 Stephen Murray-Smith Memorial Lecture on the topic of academic success.

9 Sep 2014 Duration: 27:27

Peter Donnelly on genetics and healthcare

Hear Professor Peter Donnelly discuss the breakthroughs being made in modern genetics.

4 Sep 2014 Duration: 48:28

Malcolm Fraser: Does anyone want to be the 51st state of America?

Hear former prime minister Malcolm Fraser discuss Australia’s history of strategic dependence on 'great and powerful friends'.

8 Jul 2014 Duration: 23:13

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