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Understand the events and movements that shape our world through politics and society courses. Learn about elections, democracy, dictatorships, recessions, and revolutions. Examine the lives and decisions of leaders whose choices changed history.


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Australian Citizenship - Not a Simple Matter

Politics at Lunchtime... [More]
$36 Limited / $32

<p>Australia acquired full independent sovereignty in 1901 but there were no Australian “citizens” until 1948. We were all still British “subjects”. How did all this happen? What are the rights and

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07 Nov

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Across the Border - How do elections differ around Australia?

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$93.01 Limited / $84

<p>If you moved across a border in Australia, you might be surprised to find state and local government elections aren’t quite the same. Australia's democracy is not static. Over the years, the way

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18 Nov

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The Dismissal of the Whitlam Government

Australian History... [More]
$130 Limited / $117

<p>Fifty years ago Governor-General Sir John Kerr removed the elected Prime Minister Gough Whitlam from office and installed the opposition leader Malcolm Fraser as interim Prime Minister. The

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18 Nov

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AI and Education

COURSE DESCRIPTION Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education in schools and universities, and we are seeing changes to the way we learn and study. We are also seeing a whole new emphasis on ethics, integrity, and responsible use. Institutions are embracing AI to personalise learning and prepare students for an AI-driven world.... [More]
$46 Limited / $41

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<p>Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education in schools and universities, and we are seeing changes to the way we learn and study.</p>

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21 Nov

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Australian Liberalism - its history, influence and future

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$36 Limited / $32

<p>In a five-volume magnum opus David Kemp has argued that the philosophy of liberalism – in a unique Australian manifestation was the most significant philosophy and set of principles determining

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21 Nov

Modern China - From Declining Empire to Global Power

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$130 Limited / $117

<p>This course surveys China’s transformation from late Qing reforms at the turn of the 20th century to its rise as a global power at the beginning of the 21st. It examines historical shifts,

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21 Nov
Note: This course is said to be for 2 sessions in the Catalogue and is now changed to 3 sessions

Summarising Six Current Books on AI (Part 2)

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$46 Limited / $41

<p>This interactive session explores two influential books on artificial intelligence: <em>Life 3.0</em> by Max Tegmark and <em>The Coming Wave</em> by Mustafa Suleyman. We outline key themes from

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26 Nov

Using AI for Writing, Research and Language Support

Discover how to use AI for writing, research, and language support in this fun, hands-on class! Learn practical AI skills that help you write better, research faster, and improve language use. Join us to unlock AI’s full potential and make your work easier and smarter. Whether you’re a beginner or want to boost your AI know-how, this class empowers... [More]
$46 Limited / $41

<p>Discover how to use AI for writing, research, and language support in this fun, hands-on class! Learn practical AI skills that help you write better, research faster, and improve language use. Join

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29 Nov

Summarising Six Current Books on AI (Part 1)

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$46 Limited / $41

<p>This course examines two influential 2025 books on artificial intelligence. In <em>Empire of AI</em>, journalist Karen Hao reveals the hidden costs of AI’s rise—from exploited workers in Kenya to

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03 Dec

Trump's Truth: Truth, Lies and Politics

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$46 Limited / $41

<p>Since Donald Trump’s arrival on the American political landscape, the mainstream media and his opponents have fixated on Trump’s ‘honesty’ and ‘truthfulness’? One of his most trenchant critics, the

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04 Dec

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