Programme

Lecture Programme 2021

Generally lectures will be held on the first 3 Mondays each month March to November, with adjustments around Easter

See the NEWSLETTERS page for details of each lecture.

Series 1: DEMOCRACY

22 February: Brexit and the Misreading of History: Prof Robert Patman

1 March: Cancelled due to Covid restrictions on meeting sizes

15 March: How Healthy is Democracy in New Zealand: Dr Chris Rudd

Series 2: HEALTH MATTERS

29 March: The Maths of the Covid-19 Pandemic: Prof Shaun Hendy

12 April: Rapid Response to an Emergent Virus: Prof Miquel Quinones-Mateu
19 April: Heart disease 2021– an update: Dr Anna Pillbrow

Series 3: THE FUTURE OF WORK

3 May: Work and Wellbeing: Paul Dalziel
10 May: How will Artificial Intelligence impact on jobs and work in NZ?: Prof Alistair Knott
17 May: Work Futures: Trends, Projections and Disruptions: Dr Paula O'Kane & Dr Sara Walton

Series 4: ART & CULTURE

31 May: The Beatles: A Short History in Four Parts: Assoc Prof Robert Burns PhD
14 June: Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū: An Inside View: Blair Jackson BFA
21 June: Lost Christchurch: We can’t blame it all on the earthquakes: Dr John Wilson

Series 5: VIEWPOINT

5 July: 30 Years in Journalism: Martin van Beynen LLB
12 July: Social and Ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence for Jobs and Work:
Prof James McLaurin
19 July: Cannot keep it simple: Creativity in the 21st Century Dr Mark Menzies

Series 6: MAINLY MONEY

2 August: The Taxation of Charities and Hospitals: Michael Gousmett PhD
9 August: Rapid Response to an Emergent Virus: Prof Miguel Quinones
16 August: Behavioural Finance and Investment Performance: Prof Jedrzej Bialkowski

Series 7: HISTORY

6 September
13 September
20 September

Series 8: NEW ZEALAND ENERGY FUTURES

4 October
11 October
18 October

Series 9: SPEAKERS CORNER

1 November
8 November
15 November