Humanities Lectures

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Faculty of Law: The Honourable Michael Kirby – Animal Welfare Law Reaches a Moment of Truth (85.30 MB)
Monday, 13 May 2013
Empirical scientific data has now established that animals share with human beings features of intelligence, insight, and understanding, a capacity to feel pain, and emotions such as love, grief, and fear. Thus, there is an increasing concern to spread the protection of animal welfare law beyond the traditional circle of domestic animals to farm animals, circus and experimental animals and animals caught up in the corporatised processes of slaughter. This has given rise to new laws to protect animals, new organisations to speak for their rights, new challenges before the courts and through the media, new political campaigns, and the increased teaching of animal welfare law in universities. This lecture will describe how the speaker came to be more conscious of these issues, and the important role that lawyers have in advancing the interests of animals. 26 March 2013.

Faculty of Law: The Honourable Michael Kirby – Animal Welfare Law Reaches a Moment of Truth (237.86 MB)
Monday, 13 May 2013
Empirical scientific data has now established that animals share with human beings features of intelligence, insight, and understanding, a capacity to feel pain, and emotions such as love, grief, and fear. Thus, there is an increasing concern to spread the protection of animal welfare law beyond the traditional circle of domestic animals to farm animals, circus and experimental animals and animals caught up in the corporatised processes of slaughter. This has given rise to new laws to protect animals, new organisations to speak for their rights, new challenges before the courts and through the media, new political campaigns, and the increased teaching of animal welfare law in universities. This lecture will describe how the speaker came to be more conscious of these issues, and the important role that lawyers have in advancing the interests of animals. 26 March 2013.

2012 Carl Smith Medal Lecture: Associate Professor Jacob Edmond: Poetry and Piracy: Copyright and Poetic Licence (361.47 MB)
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Associate Professor Jacob Edmond, Department of English and Linguistics presents the 2012 Carl Smith Medal lecture, "Poetry and Piracy: Copyright and Poetic Licence". The Carl Smith Medal is given to early career researchers for outstanding scholarly achievement. 16 October 2012

2012 Carl Smith Medal Lecture: Associate Professor Jacob Edmond: Poetry and Piracy: Copyright and Poetic Licence (58.78 MB)
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Associate Professor Jacob Edmond, Department of English and Linguistics presents the 2012 Carl Smith Medal lecture, "Poetry and Piracy: Copyright and Poetic Licence". The Carl Smith Medal is given to early career researchers for outstanding scholarly achievement. 16 October 2012

Faculty of Law: Matthew Gillett: The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal Yugoslavia and the Future of International Criminal Law (136.91 MB)
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Matthew Gillett, Otago LLB/BA alumnus, is working as a Trial Attorney at the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. In this talk Matthew highlights some of the notable developments from the work at the ICTY, lessons learned, and the future for this field of practice at the International Criminal Court. 13 February 2013

Faculty of Law: Matthew Gillett: The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal Yugoslavia and the Future of International Criminal Law (67.27 MB)
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Matthew Gillett, Otago LLB/BA alumnus, is working as a Trial Attorney at the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. In this talk Matthew highlights some of the notable developments from the work at the ICTY, lessons learned, and the future for this field of practice at the International Criminal Court. 13 February 2013

Faculty of Law: F.W. Guest Memorial Lecture 2013, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers (52.79 MB)
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers the New Zealand Law Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow for 2013, as the 2013 F.W. Guest Memorial speaker. This lecture "The Impact of Human Rights on Domestic Courts" examines the approach taken towards the European Convention on Human Rights in Strasbourg and in the United Kingdom. More specifically, it considers how the British Parliament has given domestic effect to the Convention under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the way in which the Supreme Court has interpreted the relevant provisions of that Act. The lecture was given on 6 March 2013.

Faculty of Law: F.W. Guest Memorial Lecture 2013, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers (189.73 MB)
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers the New Zealand Law Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow for 2013, as the 2013 F.W. Guest Memorial speaker. This lecture "The Impact of Human Rights on Domestic Courts" examines the approach taken towards the European Convention on Human Rights in Strasbourg and in the United Kingdom. More specifically, it considers how the British Parliament has given domestic effect to the Convention under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the way in which the Supreme Court has interpreted the relevant provisions of that Act. The lecture was given on 6 March 2013.

In Conversation with Alan Musgrave (54.65 MB)
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
The Department of Philosophy is pleased to present Dr Heather Dyke in conversation with Professor Alan Musgrave. In 2012 Alan Musgrave was honoured with the Distinguished Research Medal, the highest research honour given by the University of Otago. He also received the Humanities Aronui Medal from the Royal Society of New Zealand. Here he discusses his life, his career and his love of Philosophy. 28 November 2012.

In Conversation with Alan Musgrave (169.51 MB)
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
The Department of Philosophy is pleased to present Dr Heather Dyke in conversation with Professor Alan Musgrave. In 2012 Alan Musgrave was honoured with the Distinguished Research Medal, the highest research honour given by the University of Otago. He also received the Humanities Aronui Medal from the Royal Society of New Zealand. Here he discusses his life, his career and his love of Philosophy. 28 November 2012.

English: Brian Reed - Less is More: Contemporary Poems Composed Through Deletion (61.49 MB)
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Open lecture by Professor Brian Reed, Department of English, University of Washington. Since the turn of the millennium, a number of poets have begun composing verse by taking pre-existing texts and selectively deleting words, phrases, sentences, and even whole sections. Does it make sense to call such poets "writers" in anything but a very loose sense, since, instead of generating text, they remove it? Moreover, since they give us nothing but passages of borrowed language with the original word order preserved intact, can we say that they are sharing their unique thoughts, experiences, and emotions? This talk will argue that today's poetry-by-subtraction is best understood as an inventive response to information overload. 2/08/2012.

Theology and Religion: Dr Michael Radich - How the Mahāparinirvāna-mahāsūtra Won the Heart of East Asian Buddhism, and the Quixotic Quest for Essence in Asian Religions (134.62 MB)
Friday, 12 April 2013
Dr Michael Radich of Victoria University of Wellington gives a lecture on the subject of “How the Mahāparinirvāna-mahāsūtra Won the Heart of East Asian Buddhism, and the Quixotic Quest for Essence in Asian Religions”. 19 October 2012.

Theology and Religion: Dr Michael Radich - How the Mahāparinirvāna-mahāsūtra Won the Heart of East Asian Buddhism, and the Quixotic Quest for Essence in Asian Religions (59.57 MB)
Friday, 12 April 2013
Dr Michael Radich of Victoria University of Wellington gives a lecture on the subject of “How the Mahāparinirvāna-mahāsūtra Won the Heart of East Asian Buddhism, and the Quixotic Quest for Essence in Asian Religions”. 19 October 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The End of the World (53.23 MB)
Thursday, 11 April 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture six of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The End of the World”. 9 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The End of the World (166.97 MB)
Thursday, 11 April 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture six of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The End of the World”. 9 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The Future of Preaching (208.42 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture three of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The Future of Preaching”. 2 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – Jesus as the Church’s Greatest Challenge (108.85 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture four of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “Jesus as the Church’s Greatest Challenge”. 7 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – Jesus as the Church’s Greatest Challenge (48.24 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture four of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “Jesus as the Church’s Greatest Challenge”. 7 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr William Willimon – Should the Church Try to Change the World? (54.57 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture five of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “Should the Church Try to Change the World?” 8 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr William Willimon – Should the Church Try to Change the World? (121.02 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture five of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “Should the Church Try to Change the World?” 8 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The Future of Preaching (69.99 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture three of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The Future of Preaching”. 2 August 2012.

NCPACS: Professor John Mueller – The Terrorism Delusion (56.11 MB)
Thursday, 21 February 2013
The National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies presents a public seminar discussing the 'decade of delusion' since the terrorist attacks of September 11 2001, in particular what Professor Mueller regards as the disproportionate response of the international community to the real threat presented by al-Qaeda. 29 January 2013.

NCPACS: Professor John Mueller – The Terrorism Delusion (114.26 MB)
Thursday, 21 February 2013
The National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies presents a public seminar discussing the 'decade of delusion' since the terrorist attacks of September 11 2001, in particular what Professor Mueller regards as the disproportionate response of the international community to the real threat presented by al-Qaeda. 29 January 2013.

Your BA: Why choose a BA, BA Myth Busting and Constructing a BA (86.33 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin talks about the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and its value to students. He also challenges some myths about the BA and gives advice on how to construct a BA degree.

Your BA: Why choose a BA and BA Myth Busting (58.99 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin talks about the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and its value to students. He also challenges some myths about the BA.

Your BA: Why choose a BA and BA Myth Busting (12.36 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin talks about the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and its value to students. He also challenges some myths about the BA.

Your BA: Constructing a BA and where to get more information (8.68 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin gives advice on how to construct a BA degree and tells you where to go for further information and advice.

Your BA: Constructing a BA and where to get more information (27.25 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin gives advice on how to construct a BA degree and tells you where to go for further information and advice.

Your BA: Why choose a BA, BA Myth Busting and Constructing a BA (20.98 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin talks about the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and its value to students. He also challenges some myths about the BA and gives advice on how to construct a BA degree.

Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies: A Conversation with Ian Rankin (418.10 MB)
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
Ian Rankin is a Scottish crime writer, best known for his novels featuring the character Inspector Rebus. Here he speaks with Professor Liam McIlvanney of the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies, discussing his literary career, Scotland and its politics, and his latest novel, 'Standing in Another Man’s Grave' 14 November 2012

Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies: A Conversation with Ian Rankin (67.98 MB)
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
Ian Rankin is a Scottish crime writer, best known for his novels featuring the character Inspector Rebus. Here he speaks with Professor Liam McIlvanney of the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies, discussing his literary career, Scotland and its politics, and his latest novel, 'Standing in Another Man’s Grave'. 14 November 2012

Faculty of Law: Eileen Fegan – Education, Economics, Employment: Imagining Our Future (297.63 MB)
Monday, 19 November 2012
The Faculty of Law and the New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women, is pleased to host a public lecture featuring Eileen Fegan, an Irish lawyer specialising in human rights and women's rights. Eileen will be reflecting on changes in women's education and employment patterns and the challenges of the recession. 6 October 2012.

Faculty of Law: Eileen Fegan – Education, Economics, Employment: Imagining Our Future (48.45 MB)
Monday, 19 November 2012
The Faculty of Law and the New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women, is pleased to host a public lecture featuring Eileen Fegan, an Irish lawyer specialising in human rights and women's rights. Eileen will be reflecting on changes in women's education and employment patterns and the challenges of the recession. 6 October 2012.

CTPI: Public Square – A Public Conversation with Major Campbell Roberts (68.94 MB)
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Major Campbell Roberts is the creator and National Director of The Salvation Army’s social policy and parliamentary unit. Here he is in conversation with Professor Murray Rae, Head of the Department of Theology and Religion. 26 June 2012.

CTPI: Public Square – A Public Conversation with Major Campbell Roberts (423.54 MB)
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Major Campbell Roberts is the creator and National Director of The Salvation Army’s social policy and parliamentary unit. Here he is in conversation with Professor Murray Rae, Head of the Department of Theology and Religion. 26 June 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The Politics of the Church (431.69 MB)
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture two of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The Politics of the Church”. 1 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The Politics of the Church (70.18 MB)
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture two of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The Politics of the Church”. 1 August 2012.

Disability Studies: Professor Patricia O’Brien – Every Body In or Everybody In? . . . Is it the same or different? (134.78 MB)
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Professor Patricia O’Brien, Centre for Disability Studies, University of Sydney presents a keynote lecture ‘Every Body In or Everybody in? . . . Is it the same or different?’ at the Disability Studies: Every Body In, inaugural conference. 30 November 2011.

Disability Studies: Professor Patricia O’Brien – Every Body In or Everybody In? . . . Is it the same or different? (53.69 MB)
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Professor Patricia O’Brien, Centre for Disability Studies, University of Sydney presents a keynote lecture ‘Every Body In or Everybody in? . . . Is it the same or different?’ at the Disability Studies: Every Body In, inaugural conference. 30 November 2011.

Annual Peace Lecture 2012: Rabbi Adi Cohen – Words, Concepts, Deeds: Peace as a Way of Living (54.24 MB)
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Rabbi Adi Cohen of the Wellington Progressive Jewish Congregation presents the Annual Peace Lecture 2012 on the topic of “Words, Concepts, Deeds: Peace as a way of living”. Rabbi Cohen moved to NZ in May 2011 from Israel. He has taught courses in Jewish Law and Ethics, special education, and worked as a storyteller. He is active in interfaith activities in Wellington and is a member of the Wellington Council of Christians and Jews. 3 September 2012.

Annual Peace Lecture 2012: Rabbi Adi Cohen – Words, Concepts, Deeds: Peace as a Way of Living (332.80 MB)
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Rabbi Adi Cohen of the Wellington Progressive Jewish Congregation presents the Annual Peace Lecture 2012 on the topic of “Words, Concepts, Deeds: Peace as a way of living”. Rabbi Cohen moved to NZ in May 2011 from Israel. He has taught courses in Jewish Law and Ethics, special education, and worked as a storyteller. He is active in interfaith activities in Wellington and is a member of the Wellington Council of Christians and Jews. 3 September 2012.

2012 Suffrage Lecture: Associate Professor Elisabeth McDonald - From ‘Real Rape’ to Real justice? A Look at the Efficacy of 35 Years of Feminism, Activism and Law Reform. (265.49 MB)
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Associate Professor Elisabeth McDonald of the Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington, presents the 2012 Suffrage Lecture on the topic “From ‘Real Rape’ to Real Justice?”.

2012 Suffrage Lecture: Associate Professor Elisabeth McDonald - From ‘Real Rape’ to Real justice? A Look at the Efficacy of 35 Years of Feminism, Activism and Law Reform. (44.24 MB)
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Associate Professor Elisabeth McDonald of the Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington, presents the 2012 Suffrage Lecture on the topic “From ‘Real Rape’ to Real Justice?”.

A Lunchtime Poetry Reading – Cilla McQueen (25.09 MB)
Friday, 19 October 2012
The Department of English presents a lunchtime poetry reading featuring the poet Cilla McQueen. Cilla was the Burns fellow at the University of Otago in 1985 and 1986, and the New Zealand Poet Laureate from 2009 until 2011. 11 September 2012.

A Lunchtime Poetry Reading – Emma Neale (120.96 MB)
Friday, 19 October 2012
The Department of English presents a lunchtime poetry reading featuring author Emma Neale. Emma is the 2012 Burns Fellow at the University of Otago and has published several successful volumes of poetry and novels. 11 September 2012.

A Lunchtime Poetry Reading – Emma Neale (19.71 MB)
Friday, 19 October 2012
The Department of English presents a lunchtime poetry reading featuring author Emma Neale. Emma is the 2012 Burns Fellow at the University of Otago and has published several successful volumes of poetry and novels. 11 September 2012.

A Lunchtime Poetry Reading – Cilla McQueen (154.13 MB)
Friday, 19 October 2012
The Department of English presents a lunchtime poetry reading featuring the poet Cilla McQueen. Cilla was the Burns fellow at the University of Otago in 1985 and 1986, and the New Zealand Poet Laureate from 2009 until 2011. 11 September 2012.

CTPI: Public Square - Public Broadcasting: Past, Present... No Future? (653.29 MB)
Thursday, 18 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the demise of a non-commercial free-to-air broadcasting service in NZ, what it means for an informed citizenry in a democracy, and what the future might hold. With guest panellists: David Beatson (former producer, TVNZ); Lorraine Isaacs (former chair, NZ On Air); Paul Norris (Head, NZ Broadcasting School, CPIT); Colin Peacock (Radio NZ National, formerly with the BBC World Service) and Dr Erika Pearson (Lecturer, Media, Film & Communication, University of Otago). 3 August 2012.

CTPI: Public Square - 3 October 2012 (536.30 MB)
Thursday, 18 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents The Public Square. The Public Square is a forum for a variety of current issues. This panel includes Professor Jonathan Boston of Victoria University of Wellington; Louisa Wall, Labour MP; Aaron Hawkins of Dunedin’s Radio One; and Guy McCallum of the youth wing of the ACT party. 3 October 2012.

CTPI: Public Square - 3 October 2012 (87.29 MB)
Thursday, 18 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents The Public Square. The Public Square is a forum for a variety of current issues. This panel includes Professor Jonathan Boston of Victoria University of Wellington; Louisa Wall, Labour MP; Aaron Hawkins of Dunedin’s Radio One; and Guy McCallum of the youth wing of the ACT party. 3 October 2012.

CTPI: Public Square - Public Broadcasting: Past, Present... No Future? (106.35 MB)
Thursday, 18 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the demise of a non-commercial free-to-air broadcasting service in NZ, what it means for an informed citizenry in a democracy, and what the future might hold. With guest panellists: David Beatson (former producer, TVNZ); Lorraine Isaacs (former chair, NZ On Air); Paul Norris (Head, NZ Broadcasting School, CPIT); Colin Peacock (Radio NZ National, formerly with the BBC World Service) and Dr Erika Pearson (Lecturer, Media, Film & Communication, University of Otago). 3 August 2012.

CTPI: Public Square – Fair Trade: If It Does So Much Good, Why Aren’t We All Buying It? (86.78 MB)
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion with Geoff White (General Manager, Trade Aid); Professor David Fielding (Department of Economics); Susan Wardell (founder of The Cuckoo's Nest clothing store, Dunedin); Jason Taylor (designer of Trade Aid's digital storytelling kiosk); and Richard Stainer (World Development Adviser, St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Anglican Diocese, UK). 22 August 2012.

CTPI: Public Square – Fair Trade: If It Does So Much Good, Why Aren’t We All Buying It? (533.20 MB)
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion with Geoff White (General Manager, Trade Aid); Professor David Fielding (Department of Economics); Susan Wardell (founder of The Cuckoo's Nest clothing store, Dunedin); Jason Taylor (designer of Trade Aid's digital storytelling kiosk); and Richard Stainer (World Development Adviser, St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Anglican Diocese, UK). 22 August 2012.

In Conversation With Brian Turner (575.41 MB)
Friday, 28 September 2012
The University of Otago is pleased to present Brian Turner in conversation with Grahame Sydney. Brian Turner is a prominent New Zealand poet, and was the 1984 Burns Fellow at the University of Otago. He also served as New Zealand Poet Laureate from 2003-2005. In August 2012 the University of Otago presented Brian with an honorary Doctorate of Literature. On the eve of this occasion he reflects on his life and career, covering topics such as his childhood in Dunedin, his love of sport and his passion for poetry.

In Conversation With Brian Turner (93.77 MB)
Friday, 28 September 2012
The University of Otago is pleased to present Brian Turner in conversation with Grahame Sydney. Brian Turner is a prominent New Zealand poet, and was the 1984 Burns Fellow at the University of Otago. He also served as New Zealand Poet Laureate from 2003-2005. In August 2012 the University of Otago presented Brian with an honorary Doctorate of Literature. On the eve of this occasion he reflects on his life and career, covering topics such as his childhood in Dunedin, his love of sport and his passion for poetry.

CTPI: In Conversation with Jeanette Fitzsimons (108.35 MB)
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents “In Conversation with Jeanette Fitzsimons”. Jeanette is a former lecturer in Environmental Studies at the University of Auckland, and served as a Member of Parliament from 1995 – 2010, including a period as Green Party co-leader from 1995 - 2009. 9 October 2009.

CTPI: In Conversation with Jeanette Fitzsimons (34.34 MB)
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents “In Conversation with Jeanette Fitzsimons”. Jeanette is a former lecturer in Environmental Studies at the University of Auckland, and served as a Member of Parliament from 1995 – 2010, including a period as Green Party co-leader from 1995 - 2009. 9 October 2009.

Faculty of Law: Emeritus Professor Ben Boer - Climate Change, Biodiversity and Protected Areas: The Need for an Integrated Approach (54.45 MB)
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
The New Zealand Law Foundation and the University of Otago Faculty of Law present the New Zealand Law Foundation 2011 Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Emeritus Professor Ben Boer. Professor Boer is Emeritus Professor in Environmental Law at the University of Sydney. Here he delivers a public lecture on the topic of "Climate Change, Biodiversity and Protected Areas: The need for an integrated approach". 19 April 2011.

Faculty of Law: Emeritus Professor Ben Boer - Climate Change, Biodiversity and Protected Areas: The Need for an Integrated Approach (122.72 MB)
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
The New Zealand Law Foundation and the University of Otago Faculty of Law present the New Zealand Law Foundation 2011 Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Emeritus Professor Ben Boer. Professor Boer is Emeritus Professor in Environmental Law at the University of Sydney. Here he delivers a public lecture on the topic of "Climate Change, Biodiversity and Protected Areas: The need for an integrated approach". 19 April 2011.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Judge Craig Coxhead (55.74 MB)
Friday, 21 September 2012
Judge Craig Coxhead is a Māori Land Court Judge and works with the Waitangi Tribunal. He gives a presentation at the 2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week on the topic of “Looking to the Future: Māori Legal Issues”. 24 July 2012.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Sir Tipene O’Regan (91.07 MB)
Friday, 21 September 2012
Sir Tipene is currently the co-Chair of the Constitutional Advisory Panel and is charged with a particular responsibility for considering the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a very differently configured future for Aotearoa / New Zealand. In that future, Māori and Pacifica peoples will be in very different proportions compared to others than they are currently. How do we want that future to be? What do we want the Treaty to be? He aha te moemoea? 25 July 2012.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Judge Craig Coxhead (98.62 MB)
Friday, 21 September 2012
Judge Craig Coxhead is a Māori Land Court Judge and works with the Waitangi Tribunal. He gives a presentation at the 2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week on the topic of “Looking to the Future: Māori Legal Issues”. 24 July 2012.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Sir Tipene O’Regan (176.49 MB)
Friday, 21 September 2012
Sir Tipene is currently the co-Chair of the Constitutional Advisory Panel and is charged with a particular responsibility for considering the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a very differently configured future for Aotearoa / New Zealand. In that future, Māori and Pacifica peoples will be in very different proportions compared to others than they are currently. How do we want that future to be? What do we want the Treaty to be? He aha te moemoea? 25 July 2012.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Metiria Turei (398.75 MB)
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Metiria Turei, co-leader of the Green Party gives a presentation at the 2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week. A former lawyer, she discusses current legal issues facing Māori and Pacific peoples in New Zealand today. 23 July 2012.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Metiria Turei (64.88 MB)
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Metiria Turei, co-leader of the Green Party gives a presentation at the 2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week. A former lawyer, she discusses current legal issues facing Māori and Pacific peoples in New Zealand today. 23 July 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Turkish Perspectives on Middle East Developments (444.78 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Kemal Kirisci of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Boğaziçi University, Turkey, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Turkish Perspectives on Middle East Developments”. 23 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Arab Militaries and Security Forces Amid Arab Uprisings (65.47 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Ahmed Hashim of the Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Arab Militaries and Security Forces Amid Arab Uprisings”. 23 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Palestinian Circumstances Amid the ‘Arab Spring’ (64.10 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Dr Nigel Parsons of the Politics Programme, Massey University, New Zealand, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Palestinian Circumstances Amid the ‘Arab Spring’”. 24 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Arab States Between Democracy and Authoritarianism (411.14 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Marie-Joëlle Zahar of the Department of Political Science, Université de Montréal, Canada, gives her presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Arab States Between Democracy and Authoritarianism”. 23 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Israeli Perspectives on Middle East Developments (403.76 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Meir Litvak of the Moshe Dayan Centre for Middle Eastern and African Studies, Tel Aviv University, Israel, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Israeli Perspectives on Middle East Developments”. 23 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Palestinian Circumstances Amid the ‘Arab Spring’ (394.11 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Dr Nigel Parsons of the Politics Programme, Massey University, New Zealand, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Palestinian Circumstances Amid the ‘Arab Spring’”. 24 June 2012.

IPL: Professor Struan Scott – Mistaken Payments and the Change of Position Defence: Rare Cases and Elegance (459.89 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Struan Scott, from the Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture: “Mistaken Payments and the Change of Position Defence: Rare Cases and Elegance”. 7 August 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Turkish Perspectives on Middle East Developments (72.35 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Kemal Kirisci of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Boğaziçi University, Turkey, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Turkish Perspectives on Middle East Developments”. 23 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Arab Militaries and Security Forces Amid Arab Uprisings (402.67 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Ahmed Hashim of the Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Arab Militaries and Security Forces Amid Arab Uprisings”. 23 June 2012.

IPL: Professor Struan Scott – Mistaken Payments and the Change of Position Defence: Rare Cases and Elegance (75.41 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Struan Scott, from the Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture: “Mistaken Payments and the Change of Position Defence: Rare Cases and Elegance”. 7 August 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Arab States Between Democracy and Authoritarianism (66.88 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Marie-Joëlle Zahar of the Department of Political Science, Université de Montréal, Canada, gives her presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Arab States Between Democracy and Authoritarianism”. 23 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Israeli Perspectives on Middle East Developments (65.67 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Meir Litvak of the Moshe Dayan Centre for Middle Eastern and African Studies, Tel Aviv University, Israel, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Israeli Perspectives on Middle East Developments”. 23 June 2012.

Peace Lecture 2004: The Rt. Hon. David Lange – Old Faiths, New World (311.45 MB)
Thursday, 30 August 2012
The Right Honourable David Lange (1942-2005) served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. A skilled debater, he was well known for his quick wit and oratory. Perhaps his greatest legacy is New Zealand’s anti-nuclear legislation, which remains in force today. Here he presents the inaugural Otago Chaplaincy and Interfaith Group Peace Lecture on the topic of “Old Faiths, New World”. 5 August 2004.

Pacific Legal Issues Week 2011: Charles Chauvel MP – Keeping the Legal System Relevant (370.03 MB)
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Charles Chauvel is a Labour MP and the first Member of Parliament of Tahitian descent. A qualified lawyer and the current Labour spokesperson for Justice, he presents here at Pacific Legal Issues Week 2011 on the topic of “Keeping the Legal System Relevant”. 12 September 2011.

Pacific Legal Issues Week 2011: Charles Chauvel MP – Keeping the Legal System Relevant (60.17 MB)
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Charles Chauvel is a Labour MP and the first Member of Parliament of Tahitian descent. A qualified lawyer and the current Labour spokesperson for Justice, he presents here at Pacific Legal Issues Week 2011 on the topic of “Keeping the Legal System Relevant”. 12 September 2011.

Peace Lecture 2004: The Rt. Hon. David Lange – Old Faiths, New World (61.34 MB)
Thursday, 30 August 2012
The Right Honourable David Lange (1942-2005) served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. A skilled debater, he was well known for his quick wit and oratory. Perhaps his greatest legacy is New Zealand’s anti-nuclear legislation, which remains in force today. Here he presents the inaugural Otago Chaplaincy and Interfaith Group Peace Lecture on the topic of “Old Faiths, New World”. 5 August 2004.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – The Shape of the “New Constitution”: New Institutions, New Rights and New Constitutional Ideas (61.57 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the first of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “The Shape of the “New Constitution”: New Institutions, New Rights and New Constitutional Ideas”. 5 October 2011.

De Carle lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – European Human Rights Law in the UK: the Impact of the Human Rights Act (250.17 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the second of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “European Human Rights Law in the UK: the Impact of the Human Rights Act”. 12 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – Administrative Justice: Getting It Right, Putting It Right and Learning From Mistakes (336.31 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the fourth and final of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “Administrative Justice: Getting It Right, Putting It Right and Learning From Mistakes”. 26 October 2011.

De Carle lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – European Human Rights Law in the UK: the Impact of the Human Rights Act (62.03 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the second of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “European Human Rights Law in the UK: the Impact of the Human Rights Act”. 12 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – The Shape of the “New Constitution”: New Institutions, New Rights and New Constitutional Ideas (378.65 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the first of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “The Shape of the “New Constitution”: New Institutions, New Rights and New Constitutional Ideas”. 5 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – Administrative Justice: Getting It Right, Putting It Right and Learning From Mistakes (63.03 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the fourth and final of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “Administrative Justice: Getting It Right, Putting It Right and Learning From Mistakes”. 26 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – Devolution: the Story So Far and Scotland’s Constitutional Future (62.09 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the third of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “Devolution: the Story So Far and Scotland’s Constitutional Future”. 19 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – Devolution: the Story So Far and Scotland’s Constitutional Future (344.07 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the third of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “Devolution: the Story So Far and Scotland’s Constitutional Future”. 19 October 2011.

Te Tumu: Maria Bargh – Blue Economy Aotearoa (66.79 MB)
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Dr Maria Bargh, Senior Lecturer Pukenga Matua, Te Kawa a Māui - Victoria University of Wellington presents an open lecture on the topic of “Blue Economy Aotearoa”. This lecture examines the ‘Blue Economy’ in light of Māori thoughts around waste, the environment and diverse economies. The ‘Blue Economy’ focuses on re-using waste for producing new products, and encourages the creation of innovations that imitate natural ecosystems. 13 July 2012.

CTPI: Crouch, Touch, Pause, Sponsor: Rugby – Game, Product, Religion? (84.79 MB)
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the topic of “Crouch, Touch, Pause, Sponsor: Rugby – Game, Product, Religion?” Panellists include Chris Laidlaw – Rhodes Scholar and former All Black and MP; Professor Steve Jackson of the Department of Physical Education at the University of Otago; and Rev. Dr. Kevin Ward, an expert in the field of sport and spirituality. 7 November 2011.

Te Tumu: Maria Bargh – Blue Economy Aotearoa (410.70 MB)
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Dr Maria Bargh, Senior Lecturer Pukenga Matua, Te Kawa a Māui - Victoria University of Wellington presents an open lecture on the topic of “Blue Economy Aotearoa”. This lecture examines the ‘Blue Economy’ in light of Māori thoughts around waste, the environment and diverse economies. The ‘Blue Economy’ focuses on re-using waste for producing new products, and encourages the creation of innovations that imitate natural ecosystems. 13 July 2012.

CTPI: Crouch, Touch, Pause, Sponsor: Rugby – Game, Product, Religion? (520.62 MB)
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the topic of “Crouch, Touch, Pause, Sponsor: Rugby – Game, Product, Religion?” Panellists include Chris Laidlaw – Rhodes Scholar and former All Black and MP; Professor Steve Jackson of the Department of Physical Education at the University of Otago; and Rev. Dr. Kevin Ward, an expert in the field of sport and spirituality. 7 November 2011.

Dr Tom Shakespeare: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why it matters (334.83 MB)
Monday, 27 August 2012
Dr Tom Shakespeare, author, social scientist, bioethicist and editor of the World Report on Disability presents an open lecture on "The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why it matters". 30 November 2011

Disability Studies: Dr Tom Shakespeare - Our Statures Touch the Skies: High Achievers with Disabilities (334.71 MB)
Monday, 27 August 2012
A Public Lecture by Tom Shakespeare celebrating 20 years of disability support at the University of Otago. April 2012

Disability Studies: Anne Hawker- Alice through the looking glass – Disability Studies’ cultural contribution (59.18 MB)
Monday, 27 August 2012
Anne Hawker, Principal Disability Advisor for the Ministry of Social Development presents a keynote lecture 'Alice through the looking glass - Disability Studies’ cultural contribution' at the Disability Studies: Every Body In, inaugural conference. November 2011

Disability Studies: Dr Tom Shakespeare - Our Statures Touch the Skies: High Achievers with Disabilities (56.60 MB)
Monday, 27 August 2012
A Public Lecture by Tom Shakespeare celebrating 20 years of disability support at the University of Otago. April 2012

Dr Tom Shakespeare: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why it matters (61.93 MB)
Monday, 27 August 2012
Dr Tom Shakespeare, author, social scientist, bioethicist and editor of the World Report on Disability presents an open lecture on "The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why it matters". 30 November 2011

Disability Studies: Dr Tom Shakespeare - Making a difference: how disability research can change our world (332.25 MB)
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Dr Tom Shakespeare, author, social scientist, bioethicist and editor of the World Report on Disability presents a keynote lecture 'Making a difference: how disability research can change our world' at the Disability Studies: Every Body In, inaugural conference. November 2011

Disability Studies: Dr Tom Shakespeare: Making a difference: how disability research can change our world (61.18 MB)
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Dr Tom Shakespeare, author, social scientist, bioethicist and editor of the World Report on Disability presents a keynote lecture 'Making a difference: how disability research can change our world' at the Disability Studies: Every Body In, inaugural conference. November 2011

CTPI: The Unexamined Society? Reflections on Doing Public Theology in New Zealand (308.55 MB)
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Professor Andrew Bradstock, Howard Paterson Chair of Theology and Public Issues and Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, presents an open lecture on the topic of “The Unexamined Society? Reflections on Doing Public Theology in New Zealand.” 18 July 2012.

CTPI: The Unexamined Society? Reflections on Doing Public Theology in New Zealand (50.33 MB)
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Professor Andrew Bradstock, Howard Paterson Chair of Theology and Public Issues and Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, presents an open lecture on the topic of “The Unexamined Society? Reflections on Doing Public Theology in New Zealand.” 18 July 2012.

IPL: Professor Hugh Campbell – Food: Old Ruptures and New Politics (63.66 MB)
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Professor Hugh Campbell of the Department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Food: Old Ruptures and New Politics”. 10 July 2012.

IPL: Professor Hugh Campbell – Food: Old Ruptures and New Politics (382.17 MB)
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Professor Hugh Campbell of the Department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Food: Old Ruptures and New Politics”. 10 July 2012.

CTPI: Public Square: A Public Conversation with Rev Peter Beck (262.85 MB)
Thursday, 26 July 2012
A Public Conversation with Rev Peter Beck - Christchurch City Councillor and former Dean of Christ Church Cathedral. In the aftermath of the city's quakes, Peter Beck was seen by many as the 'public face' of Christchurch. In 2011 he resigned as Dean and stood - successfully - for the city council. Professor Andrew Bradstock, Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, talks with Peter about the events of the past 18 months, his transition from Dean to councillor, Christchurch's present and future, and more. 16 May 2012.

CTPI: Public Square: A Public Conversation with Rev Peter Beck (65.19 MB)
Thursday, 26 July 2012
A Public Conversation with Rev Peter Beck - Christchurch City Councillor and former Dean of Christ Church Cathedral. In the aftermath of the city's quakes, Peter Beck was seen by many as the 'public face' of Christchurch. In 2011 he resigned as Dean and stood - successfully - for the city council. Professor Andrew Bradstock, Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, talks with Peter about the events of the past 18 months, his transition from Dean to councillor, Christchurch's present and future, and more. 16 May 2012.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox – Making Mwari Christian: The Case of the Shona of Zimbabwe (384.99 MB)
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “Making Mwari Christian: The case of the Shona of Zimbabwe”. 16 May 2012.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox – Making Mwari Christian: The Case of the Shona of Zimbabwe (69.78 MB)
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “Making Mwari Christian: The case of the Shona of Zimbabwe”. 16 May 2012.

CSAFE and CTPI: Public Square – Climate Change: Just Sit Back and Enjoy the Grapes? (492.75 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
National business commentator Rod Oram, climate change scientist Dr Jim Salinger and Chief Executive of the Methodist Mission, Laura Black, discuss major ethical issues surrounding the climate change debate. Hosted jointly by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues and the Centre for Sustainability: Agriculture, Food, Energy, Environment. 11 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox – Transforming the Rainbow Serpent into a Rainbow Spirit: How God Became Australian (65.66 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “Transforming the Rainbow Serpent into a Rainbow Spirit: How God Became Australian”. 9 May 2012.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox - The ‘God’ Controversy in Pre-Christian Indigenous Religions (74.60 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “The ‘God’ Controversy in Pre-Christian Indigenous Religions”. 2 May 2012.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox – Transforming the Rainbow Serpent into a Rainbow Spirit: How God Became Australian (331.70 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “Transforming the Rainbow Serpent into a Rainbow Spirit: How God Became Australian”. 9 May 2012.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox - The ‘God’ Controversy in Pre-Christian Indigenous Religions (229.26 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “The ‘God’ Controversy in Pre-Christian Indigenous Religions”. 2 May 2012.

CSAFE and CTPI: Public Square – Climate Change: Just Sit Back and Enjoy the Grapes? (80.24 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
National business commentator Rod Oram, climate change scientist Dr Jim Salinger and Chief Executive of the Methodist Mission, Laura Black, discuss major ethical issues surrounding the climate change debate. Hosted jointly by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues and the Centre for Sustainability: Agriculture, Food, Energy, Environment. 11 October 2011.

2011 Carl Smith Medal Lecture: Jacinta Ruru: Undefined and Unresolved: Maori Legal Rights to Water (60.34 MB)
Monday, 16 July 2012
Jacinta Ruru of the Faculty of Law presents the 2011 Carl Smith Lecture on the topic “Undefined and Unresolved: Maori Legal Rights to Water”. 16 April 2011.

2011 Carl Smith Medal Lecture: Jacinta Ruru: Undefined and Unresolved: Maori Legal Rights to Water (345.12 MB)
Monday, 16 July 2012
Jacinta Ruru of the Faculty of Law presents the 2011 Carl Smith Lecture on the topic “Undefined and Unresolved: Maori Legal Rights to Water”. 16 April 2011.

CTPI: Public Square – Changing the Guard at Rome, Canterbury and Wellington: Time for New Models of Leadership in the 21st-Century Church? (86.31 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion reflecting on the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI and the recent appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury and Anglican Bishop of Wellington. Panellists include: Most Rev Colin Campbell, Rev Dr Margaret Mayman, Amy Armstrong, Laura Black and Terry Drummond. 26 February 2013.

CTPI: Public Square - In Good Faith? Should Government Fund Churches to Deliver Welfare - and What Would happen if They Didn’t? (85.32 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
A Panel discussion with Major Campbell Roberts (Salvation Army), Dr Nicola Atwool (Dept of Sociology, Gender and Social Work), Assoc Prof Greg Dawes (Dept of Philosophy), and Gwenda Kendrew (Divisional Manager, Anglican Care South Canterbury). 7 June 2012.

CTPI: Public Square - In Good Faith? Should Government Fund Churches to Deliver Welfare - and What Would happen if They Didn’t? (525.06 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
A Panel discussion with Major Campbell Roberts (Salvation Army), Dr Nicola Atwool (Dept of Sociology, Gender and Social Work), Assoc Prof Greg Dawes (Dept of Philosophy), and Gwenda Kendrew (Divisional Manager, Anglican Care South Canterbury). 7 June 2012.

CTPI: Public Square: Aspects of Aged Care: Crisis, Costs and Compassion (89.13 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a public panel discussion with Dr Judy McGregor, Human Rights Commission, author of the report “Care Counts”, Gillian Bremner, CEO Presbyterian Support, Susan Davidson, Director Age Concern Dunedin, Dr Richard Egan, Preventive & Social Medicine, Shayne Walker, Department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work. Moderated by Prof Andrew Bradstock, Centre for Theology and Public Issues. 21 June 2012.

CTPI: Public Square: Aspects of Aged Care: Crisis, Costs and Compassion (547.73 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a public panel discussion with Dr Judy McGregor, Human Rights Commission, author of the report “Care Counts”, Gillian Bremner, CEO Presbyterian Support, Susan Davidson, Director Age Concern Dunedin, Dr Richard Egan, Preventive & Social Medicine, Shayne Walker, Department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work. Moderated by Prof Andrew Bradstock, Centre for Theology and Public Issues. 21 June 2012.

CTPI: Public Square – Changing the Guard at Rome, Canterbury and Wellington: Time for New Models of Leadership in the 21st-Century Church? (436.52 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion reflecting on the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI and the recent appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury and Anglican Bishop of Wellington. Panellists include: Most Rev Colin Campbell, Rev Dr Margaret Mayman, Amy Armstrong, Laura Black and Terry Drummond. 26 February 2013.

Theology and Religion: Under the Gaze of the Stars: Japanese Buddhism and Star Mandalas (72.93 MB)
Friday, 6 July 2012
Professor Bernard Faure of Columbia University presents an open lecture on the topic of astral worship, star rituals and star mandalas in Japanese Buddhism. 12 April 2012.

Theology and Religion: Under the Gaze of the Stars: Japanese Buddhism and Star Mandalas (418.70 MB)
Friday, 6 July 2012
Professor Bernard Faure of Columbia University presents an open lecture on the topic of astral worship, star rituals and star mandalas in Japanese Buddhism. 12 April 2012.

IPL: Professor Tony Ballantyne - Knowledge and Communication in Colonial Otago (70.65 MB)
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Professor Tony Ballantyne presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Knowledge and Communication in Colonial Otago”. 8 May 2012

IPL: Professor Murray Rae - Theology and the Pursuit of Truth (59.00 MB)
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Professor Murray Rae of the Department of Theology and Religion presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Theology and the Pursuit of Truth”. 13 October 2011.

IPL: Professor Tony Ballantyne - Knowledge and Communication in Colonial Otago (433.60 MB)
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Professor Tony Ballantyne presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Knowledge and Communication in Colonial Otago”. 8 May 2012

IPL: Professor Murray Rae - Theology and the Pursuit of Truth (361.08 MB)
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Professor Murray Rae of the Department of Theology and Religion presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Theology and the Pursuit of Truth”. 13 October 2011.

IPL: Professor Richard Walter (391.92 MB)
Monday, 2 July 2012
Professor Richard Walter of the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology) presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Challenges and Diversions in Pacific Archaeology” on 19 October 2011. Professor Walter's research interests include prehistory and archaeology of Oceania with a special interest in Melanesia and Polynesia; material culture analysis; history of archaeological method and theory; ethno-archaeology; and faunal analysis.

IPL: Professor Richard Walter (64.07 MB)
Monday, 2 July 2012
Professor Richard Walter of the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology) presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Challenges and Diversions in Pacific Archaeology” on 19 October 2011. Professor Walter's research interests include prehistory and archaeology of Oceania with a special interest in Melanesia and Polynesia; material culture analysis; history of archaeological method and theory; ethno-archaeology; and faunal analysis.

Faculty of Law: Public Law Toolbox: Why it Matters (288.85 MB)
Friday, 29 June 2012
Mai Chen of CHENPALMER Law Specialists, and distinguished Otago Law alumna discusses New Zealand Public and Employment Law. Mai has recently had her book, Public Law Toolbox published, and she has contributed greatly to public and employment law discourse in New Zealand.

Faculty of Law: Public Law Toolbox: Why it Matters (47.04 MB)
Friday, 29 June 2012
Mai Chen of CHENPALMER Law Specialists, and distinguished Otago Law alumna discusses New Zealand Public and Employment Law. Mai has recently had her book, Public Law Toolbox published, and she has contributed greatly to public and employment law discourse in New Zealand.

IPL: Professor Andrew Geddis (345.37 MB)
Friday, 29 June 2012
Professor Andrew Geddis, Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic “Of Flags and Protest: Dissent, Offence and the Limits of Free Speech”.13 September 2011.

IPL: Professor Andrew Geddis (56.47 MB)
Friday, 29 June 2012
Professor Andrew Geddis, Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic “Of Flags and Protest: Dissent, Offence and the Limits of Free Speech”.13 September 2011.

NCPACS: Remembering ANZAC Day: Red Poppy or White Poppy? (45.58 MB)
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
This public discussion looks at the meaning of ANZAC Day remembrance. In particular, it discusses how we honour our military through wearing the red poppy, but also how we honour those who choose different paths to peace through wearing the white poppy, and those who seek to do justice to both perspectives by wearing both the red and white poppies. Speakers:Professor Kevin Clements (Director, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies), Associate Professor Richard Jackson (Deputy Director, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies), Colonel Roger McElwain (Chief Executive Officer, Language Centre and Foundation Year; previously with the NZ Army)

NCPACS: Remembering ANZAC Day: Red Poppy or White Poppy? (280.20 MB)
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
This public discussion looks at the meaning of ANZAC Day remembrance. In particular, it discusses how we honour our military through wearing the red poppy, but also how we honour those who choose different paths to peace through wearing the white poppy, and those who seek to do justice to both perspectives by wearing both the red and white poppies. Speakers:Professor Kevin Clements (Director, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies), Associate Professor Richard Jackson (Deputy Director, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies), Colonel Roger McElwain (Chief Executive Officer, Language Centre and Foundation Year; previously with the NZ Army)

Public Square: Lessons from the Breivik trial, May 2012 (535.44 MB)
Monday, 25 June 2012
‘Creative Responses to Extremism: Lessons from the Breivik trial’ Panel: Professor Birgit Brock-Utne (Norway), Professor Kevin Clements, Associate Professor Richard Jackson Chair: Professor Andrew Bradstock.

Public Square: Lessons from the Breivik trial, May 2012 (87.15 MB)
Monday, 25 June 2012
‘Creative Responses to Extremism: Lessons from the Breivik trial’ Panel: Professor Birgit Brock-Utne (Norway), Professor Kevin Clements, Associate Professor Richard Jackson Chair: Professor Andrew Bradstock, May 10, 2012

Dan and Gwen Taylor Lecture - 2012 (293.05 MB)
Thursday, 24 May 2012
‘Does the Philosophy of Fiction Rest on a Mistake? ‘ presented by Professor Derek Matravers, The Open University and Emmanuel College, Cambridge

CTPI: Public Square, Euthanasia - Panel, April 2012 (96.33 MB)
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
‘Euthanasia and assisted suicide: A discussion we need to have’ Panel: Professor Sean Davison, Hon. Maryan Street, MP, Professor Grant Gillett, John Kleinsman, Associate Professor Colin Gavaghan Chair: Professor Paul Trebilco. This event includes the presentation of a research paper on attitudes towards euthanasia in New Zealand by Thomas Noakes-Duncan.

CTPI: Public Square, Euthanasia - Panel, April 2012 (591.20 MB)
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
‘Euthanasia and assisted suicide: A discussion we need to have’ Panel: Professor Sean Davison, Hon. Maryan Street, MP, Professor Grant Gillett, John Kleinsman, Associate Professor Colin Gavaghan Chair: Professor Paul Trebilco. This event includes the presentation of a research paper on attitudes towards euthanasia in New Zealand by Thomas Noakes-Duncan.

CTPI: Public Square, Euthanasia - Questions, April 2012 (339.25 MB)
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
‘Euthanasia and assisted suicide: A discussion we need to have’ Panel: Professor Sean Davison, Hon. Maryan Street, MP, Professor Grant Gillett, John Kleinsman, Associate Professor Colin Gavaghan Chair: Professor Paul Trebilco. This event includes the presentation of a research paper on attitudes towards euthanasia in New Zealand by Thomas Noakes-Duncan.

CTPI: Public Square, Euthanasia - Questions, April 2012 (55.38 MB)
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
‘Euthanasia and assisted suicide: A discussion we need to have’ Panel: Professor Sean Davison, Hon. Maryan Street, MP, Professor Grant Gillett, John Kleinsman, Associate Professor Colin Gavaghan Chair: Professor Paul Trebilco. This event includes the presentation of a research paper on attitudes towards euthanasia in New Zealand by Thomas Noakes-Duncan.

Dan and Gwen Taylor Lecture - 2012 (61.08 MB)
Thursday, 10 May 2012
‘Does the Philosophy of Fiction Rest on a Mistake? ‘ presented by Professor Derek Matravers, The Open University and Emmanuel College, Cambridge

CTPI: Public Square, Secularism, April 2012 (85.87 MB)
Monday, 7 May 2012
We Don't 'Do' God: Secularism and the NZ State. Panel: Rev Dr Lynne Baab, Glyn Carpenter, Dr Bryce Edwards, Assoc Prof John Stenhouse.

CTPI: Public Square, Secularism, April 2012 (527.43 MB)
Monday, 7 May 2012
We Don't 'Do' God: Secularism and the NZ State. Panel: Rev Dr Lynne Baab, Glyn Carpenter, Dr Bryce Edwards, Assoc Prof John Stenhouse.

Abbey College Prestige Lecture 2012: Len Cook (351.81 MB)
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Len Cook, President of the NZ Institute of Public Administration presents 'Government Performance - thought and theatre'. Abbey College is celebrating its first four years as the University's residential college for postgraduate students. Held April 03, 2012.

Abbey College Prestige Lecture 2012: Len Cook (57.22 MB)
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Len Cook, President of the NZ Institute of Public Administration presents 'Government Performance - thought and theatre'. Abbey College is celebrating its first four years as the University's residential college for postgraduate students. Held April 03, 2012.

CTPI: Public Square, Vulnerable Children, February 2012 (94.49 MB)
Thursday, 5 April 2012
'Our Vulnerable Children' - a public forum exploring responses to the Government's Green Paper 'Every child thrives, belongs, achieves. Panel: Chris Trotter, Professor Mark Henaghan, Jenny Munro, Dr Pauline Gulliver.

CTPI: Public Square, Vulnerable Children, February 2012 (580.78 MB)
Thursday, 5 April 2012
'Our Vulnerable Children' - a public forum exploring responses to the Government's Green Paper 'Every child thrives, belongs, achieves. Panel: Chris Trotter, Professor Mark Henaghan, Jenny Munro, Dr Pauline Gulliver.

Faculty of Law: F.W. Guest Lecture 2012, Professor Andrew Ashworth (64.26 MB)
Thursday, 22 March 2012
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host the 2012 New Zealand Law Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Professor Andrew Ashworth, Vinerian Professor of English Law. The topic is: 'Negotiating the Fundamental Right to Personal Liberty: Four Problem Cases'.

Faculty of Law: F.W. Guest Lecture 2012, Professor Andrew Ashworth (394.53 MB)
Thursday, 22 March 2012
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host the 2012 New Zealand Law Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Professor Andrew Ashworth, Vinerian Professor of English Law. The topic is: 'Negotiating the Fundamental Right to Personal Liberty: Four Problem Cases'.

CTPI: Public Square, Asset Sales, February 2012 (127.16 MB)
Thursday, 22 March 2012
'If you were Prime Minister, would you sell New Zealand's assets?', February 2012. A public forum in which expert witnesses present their views on the issue to an equally-informed and distinguished panel. Witnesses: Dr Geoff Bertram; Gillain Bremner; Stuart McLauchlan; Professor Robert Patman. Panel: Jacqui Dean, MP; Professor Paul Hansen; Hon. Peter Hodgson; Chris Trotter; Metiria Turei, MP.

CTPI: Public Square, Asset Sales, February 2012 (781.36 MB)
Thursday, 22 March 2012
'If you were Prime Minister, would you sell New Zealand's assets?', February 2012. A public forum in which expert witnesses present their views on the issue to an equally-informed and distinguished panel. Witnesses: Dr Geoff Bertram; Gillain Bremner; Stuart McLauchlan; Professor Robert Patman. Panel: Jacqui Dean, MP; Professor Paul Hansen; Hon. Peter Hodgson; Chris Trotter; Metiria Turei, MP.

CTPI: Public Square, December 2011 (530.15 MB)
Thursday, 12 January 2012
'The Public Square' is a public forum organised and hosted by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues where a panel of experts discuss current affairs. December 2011. The panelists this time are: Clare Curran; Shane Gallagher; Janine Hayward; and Michael Woodhouse.

CTPI: Public Square, December 2011 (86.20 MB)
Thursday, 12 January 2012
'The Public Square' is a public forum organised and hosted by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues where a panel of experts discuss current affairs. December 2011. The panelists this time are: Clare Curran; Shane Gallagher; Janine Hayward; and Michael Woodhouse.

CTPI: Public Square – Re-defining Marriage: Threat? Right? or Non-Issue? (524.96 MB)
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the topic of “Re-defining Marriage: Threat? Right? or Non-Issue?”. Panellists include Neill Ballantyne (Queer Support Coordinator, OUSA & National Secretary, Student Christian Movement of Aotearoa); Rev Stu Crossan (Vicar, St Matthew's Anglican Church, Dunedin); Rev Dr James Harding (Department of Theology, Senior Lecturer in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies); Rev Nimarota Lale (Minister, Pacific Islands Presbyterian Church, North Dunedin); Jill McDonald (Marriage Celebrant) and Professor Nicola Peart (Faculty of Law, expert on family and property law). 13 August 2012.

CTPI: Public Square, November 2011 (68.79 MB)
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
'The Public Square' is a public forum organised and hosted by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues where a panel of experts discuss current affairs. November 2011. The panelists this time are: Chris Laidlaw; Bishop Victoria Matthews; Prof Robert Patman; and Anne Stevens.

CTPI: Public Square – Re-defining Marriage: Threat? Right? or Non-Issue? (85.53 MB)
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the topic of “Re-defining Marriage: Threat? Right? or Non-Issue?”. Panellists include Neill Ballantyne (Queer Support Coordinator, OUSA & National Secretary, Student Christian Movement of Aotearoa); Rev Stu Crossan (Vicar, St Matthew's Anglican Church, Dunedin); Rev Dr James Harding (Department of Theology, Senior Lecturer in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies); Rev Nimarota Lale (Minister, Pacific Islands Presbyterian Church, North Dunedin); Jill McDonald (Marriage Celebrant) and Professor Nicola Peart (Faculty of Law, expert on family and property law). 13 August 2012.

CTPI: Public Square, November 2011 (422.28 MB)
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
'The Public Square' is a public forum organised and hosted by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues where a panel of experts discuss current affairs. November 2011. The panelists this time are: Chris Laidlaw; Bishop Victoria Matthews; Prof Robert Patman; and Anne Stevens.

Winter Lecture Series - 2011: A Hollow Democracy? Why New Zealand elections are increasingly meaningless to voters (74.40 MB)
Friday, 30 September 2011
Discover the Otago phenomenon for yourself and come along to free public lectures in Auckland and Wellington on a range of relevant and challenging issues that affect so many New Zealanders. Held July-August, 2011.

Winter Lecture Series - 2011: A Hollow Democracy? Why New Zealand elections are increasingly meaningless to voters (236.69 MB)
Friday, 30 September 2011
Discover the Otago phenomenon for yourself and come along to free public lectures in Auckland and Wellington on a range of relevant and challenging issues that affect so many New Zealanders. Held July-August, 2011.

F.W Guest Lecture 2011: Capitalism, Revolutions and our Rule of Law (156.04 MB)
Thursday, 8 September 2011
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host Mr Jack Hodder, Chairman and Partner, Chapman Tripp as the 2011 FW Guest Memorial speaker. The topic is "Capitalism, Revolutions and our Rule of Law". Held August 10, 2011.

F.W Guest Lecture 2011: Capitalism, Revolutions and our Rule of Law (70.36 MB)
Thursday, 8 September 2011
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host Mr Jack Hodder, Chairman and Partner, Chapman Tripp as the 2011 FW Guest Memorial speaker. The topic is "Capitalism, Revolutions and our Rule of Law". Held August 10, 2011.

Dan and Gwen Taylor Lecture - 2010 (75.60 MB)
Friday, 15 July 2011
Annette Baier, Department of Philosophy presents the first annual Dan and Gwen Taylor lecture.

Dan and Gwen Taylor Lecture - 2010 (36.84 MB)
Friday, 15 July 2011
Annette Baier, Department of Philosophy presents the first annual Dan and Gwen Taylor lecture.

On Shaky Ground - earthquakes and their consequences (403.08 MB)
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Public forum held 31 May, 2011. Rev Dr Peter Carrell (Director of Education, Theology House, Diocese of Christchurch), Karen Clements (Area Manager, Red Cross Otago), Dr Andrew Gorman (Department of Geology, University of Otago), Sarah Hexamer (Co-ordinator, Neighbourhood Support Otago), Dr Caroline Orchiston (School of Business, University of Otago), Sue Russell (Executive Officer, Council of Social Services, Dunedin)

On Shaky Ground - earthquakes and their consequences (120.41 MB)
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Public forum held 31 May, 2011. Rev Dr Peter Carrell (Director of Education, Theology House, Diocese of Christchurch), Karen Clements (Area Manager, Red Cross Otago), Dr Andrew Gorman (Department of Geology, University of Otago), Sarah Hexamer (Co-ordinator, Neighbourhood Support Otago), Dr Caroline Orchiston (School of Business, University of Otago), Sue Russell (Executive Officer, Council of Social Services, Dunedin)

Abbey College Prestige Lecture 2011: Peter Stupples (259.67 MB)
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Peter Stupples, Senior Lecturer, Dunedin School of Art. Abbey College is celebrating its first three years as the University's residential college for postgraduate students.

Abbey College Prestige Lecture 2011: Peter Stupples (67.84 MB)
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Peter Stupples, Senior Lecturer, Dunedin School of Art. Abbey College is celebrating its first three years as the University's residential college for postgraduate students.

Future of Fairness 2011: Life isn't fair, but should it be? (60.40 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Associate Professor Andy Miah, Director of Creative Futures Research Centre, Faculty of Business and Creative industries, University of the West of Scotland presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Future of Fairness 2011: What's fairness got to do with it? Assessing gene doping in sports (81.22 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Professor Ronald Green, the Eunice and Julian Cohen Professor for the Study of Ethics and Human Values, Dartmouth College presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Future of Fairness 2011: Pushing drugs & modifying genes - bioethics in sports medicine (38.89 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Associate Professor David Gerrard OBE, CNZM, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Future of Fairness 2011: What's fairness got to do with it? Assessing gene doping in sports (34.56 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Professor Ronald Green, the Eunice and Julian Cohen Professor for the Study of Ethics and Human Values, Dartmouth College presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Future of Fairness 2011: Pushing drugs & modifying genes - bioethics in sports medicine (73.13 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Associate Professor David Gerrard OBE, CNZM, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Future of Fairness 2011: Life isn't fair, but should it be? (31.85 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Associate Professor Andy Miah, Director of Creative Futures Research Centre, Faculty of Business and Creative industries, University of the West of Scotland presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Wikileaks: Guardian of the Public Interest or Hotbed of Anarchy? (141.44 MB)
Monday, 18 April 2011
The Faculty of Law and the New Zealand Law Foundation Centre for Law and Policy in Emerging Technologies hosted a panel discussion chaired by Colin Gavaghan, Director of the New Zealand Law Foundation Centre for Law and Policy in Emerging Technologies. In this public lecture Mr Jeffrey Matsuura, Fullbright Senior Scholar and Counsel, Alliance Law Group Washington DC, and Andy Miah, Professor of Ethics and Emerging Technologies from the University of West Scotland, offer their expert perspectives on this vexed and engaging question. March 24, 2011.

Wikileaks: Guardian of the Public Interest or Hotbed of Anarchy? (40.94 MB)
Monday, 18 April 2011
The Faculty of Law and the New Zealand Law Foundation Centre for Law and Policy in Emerging Technologies hosted a panel discussion chaired by Colin Gavaghan, Director of the New Zealand Law Foundation Centre for Law and Policy in Emerging Technologies. In this public lecture Mr Jeffrey Matsuura, Fullbright Senior Scholar and Counsel, Alliance Law Group Washington DC, and Andy Miah, Professor of Ethics and Emerging Technologies from the University of West Scotland, offer their expert perspectives on this vexed and engaging question. March 24, 2011.

New Directions in Jazz (268.73 MB)
Friday, 15 April 2011
Dr. Dan Bendrups and Dr. Robert Burns, Department of Music with the help of Dunedin band subject2change and Marimba player Pedro Carneiro show us some new directions in jazz.

New Directions in Jazz (68.36 MB)
Friday, 15 April 2011
Dr. Dan Bendrups and Dr. Robert Burns, Department of Music with the help of Dunedin band subject2change and Marimba player Pedro Carneiro show us some new directions in jazz.

NCPACS: From Parihaka to Nationhood (75.37 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
He kai kora nui te riri - "War Consumes everything like a raging fire". Open lecture by Sir Paul Reeves, former Governor General and Archbishop of Aotearoa New Zealand, Chancellor of AUT University. Sir Paul Reeves' whakapapa is to Taranaki. His talk focuses on Te Whiti's non violent resistance at Parihaka and the subsequent imprisonment and deportation of the resisters to Dunedin. He reflects on what Parihaka and the New Zealand wars mean for New Zealanders' concept of nationhood in the 21st century. Given on March 17, 2011.

NCPACS: From Parihaka to Nationhood (30.19 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
He kai kora nui te riri - "War Consumes everything like a raging fire". Open lecture by Sir Paul Reeves, former Governor General and Archbishop of Aotearoa New Zealand, Chancellor of AUT University. Sir Paul Reeves' whakapapa is to Taranaki. His talk focuses on Te Whiti's non violent resistance at Parihaka and the subsequent imprisonment and deportation of the resisters to Dunedin. He reflects on what Parihaka and the New Zealand wars mean for New Zealanders' concept of nationhood in the 21st century. Given on March 17, 2011.

NCPACS: A conversation with Chris Laidlaw, November 2011 (506.58 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Chris Laidlaw in conversation with Professor Kevin Clements, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, November 2011. Chris Laidlaw is a broadcaster, columnist, author, Regional Councillor, sports commentator and former Rhodes Scholar, Ambassador, All Black and MP.

NCPACS: Breaking Cycles of Violence - Trauma, Resilience and Peacebuilding (57.05 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Professor Vernon E. Jantzi, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, co-founder and former director of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University. Given on November 24, 2010.

NCPACS: A conversation with Chris Laidlaw, November 2011 (82.46 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Chris Laidlaw in conversation with Professor Kevin Clements, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, November 2011. Chris Laidlaw is a broadcaster, columnist, author, Regional Councillor, sports commentator and former Rhodes Scholar, Ambassador, All Black and MP.

NCPACS: Breaking Cycles of Violence - Trauma, Resilience and Peacebuilding (116.39 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Professor Vernon E. Jantzi, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, co-founder and former director of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University. Given on November 24, 2010.

Winter Lecture Series - 2010: Using 'god-talk' in a secular society - time for a new conversation on public issues? (64.41 MB)
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
As a secular society in New Zealand, do we exclude religious voices from the ‘public square’? Professor Bradstock argues that a new type of public discourse is necessary as we seek solutions to the serious issues we face today. He highlights three of these issues – soaring prison numbers, the gap between rich and poor, and the threat to the environment. Given on September 16, 2010.

Winter Lecture Series - 2010: Using 'god-talk' in a secular society - time for a new conversation on public issues? (189.47 MB)
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
As a secular society in New Zealand, do we exclude religious voices from the ‘public square’? Professor Bradstock argues that a new type of public discourse is necessary as we seek solutions to the serious issues we face today. He highlights three of these issues – soaring prison numbers, the gap between rich and poor, and the threat to the environment. Given on September 16, 2010.

Turning 300: A Celebration of Samuel Johnson (513.69 MB)
Monday, 7 March 2011
Dr. Paul Tankard, Department of English, University of Otago and Dr. Ken Smith, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Bradford, present readings from Samuel Johnson. Given on September 10, 2009.

Turning 300: A Celebration of Samuel Johnson (110.79 MB)
Monday, 7 March 2011
Dr. Paul Tankard, Department of English, University of Otago and Dr. Ken Smith, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Bradford, present readings from Samuel Johnson. Given on September 10, 2009.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving endemic disease (62.69 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 5, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving logging (124.92 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 19, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving on root crops (72.05 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on September 28, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving guns, germs and steel (120.61 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 12, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving on root crops (140.48 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on September 28, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving guns, germs and steel (59.08 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 12, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving endemic disease (146.19 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 5, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving logging (61.54 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 19, 2010.

NCPACS: A Swedish Critique of the War in Afghanistan (29.08 MB)
Friday, 21 January 2011
Open lecture by Maj Britt Theorin, a Swedish social democratic politician and life long advocate for the non violent resolution of conflict. Given on November 17, 2010.

NCPACS: A Swedish Critique of the War in Afghanistan (67.25 MB)
Friday, 21 January 2011
Open lecture by Maj Britt Theorin, a Swedish social democratic politician and life long advocate for the non violent resolution of conflict. Given on November 17, 2010.

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Faculty of Law: The Honourable Michael Kirby – Animal Welfare Law Reaches a Moment of Truth (237.86 MB)
Monday, 13 May 2013
Empirical scientific data has now established that animals share with human beings features of intelligence, insight, and understanding, a capacity to feel pain, and emotions such as love, grief, and fear. Thus, there is an increasing concern to spread the protection of animal welfare law beyond the traditional circle of domestic animals to farm animals, circus and experimental animals and animals caught up in the corporatised processes of slaughter. This has given rise to new laws to protect animals, new organisations to speak for their rights, new challenges before the courts and through the media, new political campaigns, and the increased teaching of animal welfare law in universities. This lecture will describe how the speaker came to be more conscious of these issues, and the important role that lawyers have in advancing the interests of animals. 26 March 2013.

2012 Carl Smith Medal Lecture: Associate Professor Jacob Edmond: Poetry and Piracy: Copyright and Poetic Licence (361.47 MB)
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Associate Professor Jacob Edmond, Department of English and Linguistics presents the 2012 Carl Smith Medal lecture, "Poetry and Piracy: Copyright and Poetic Licence". The Carl Smith Medal is given to early career researchers for outstanding scholarly achievement. 16 October 2012

Faculty of Law: Matthew Gillett: The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal Yugoslavia and the Future of International Criminal Law (136.91 MB)
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Matthew Gillett, Otago LLB/BA alumnus, is working as a Trial Attorney at the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. In this talk Matthew highlights some of the notable developments from the work at the ICTY, lessons learned, and the future for this field of practice at the International Criminal Court. 13 February 2013

Faculty of Law: F.W. Guest Memorial Lecture 2013, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers (189.73 MB)
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers the New Zealand Law Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow for 2013, as the 2013 F.W. Guest Memorial speaker. This lecture "The Impact of Human Rights on Domestic Courts" examines the approach taken towards the European Convention on Human Rights in Strasbourg and in the United Kingdom. More specifically, it considers how the British Parliament has given domestic effect to the Convention under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the way in which the Supreme Court has interpreted the relevant provisions of that Act. The lecture was given on 6 March 2013.

In Conversation with Alan Musgrave (169.51 MB)
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
The Department of Philosophy is pleased to present Dr Heather Dyke in conversation with Professor Alan Musgrave. In 2012 Alan Musgrave was honoured with the Distinguished Research Medal, the highest research honour given by the University of Otago. He also received the Humanities Aronui Medal from the Royal Society of New Zealand. Here he discusses his life, his career and his love of Philosophy. 28 November 2012.

Theology and Religion: Dr Michael Radich - How the Mahāparinirvāna-mahāsūtra Won the Heart of East Asian Buddhism, and the Quixotic Quest for Essence in Asian Religions (134.62 MB)
Friday, 12 April 2013
Dr Michael Radich of Victoria University of Wellington gives a lecture on the subject of “How the Mahāparinirvāna-mahāsūtra Won the Heart of East Asian Buddhism, and the Quixotic Quest for Essence in Asian Religions”. 19 October 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The End of the World (166.97 MB)
Thursday, 11 April 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture six of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The End of the World”. 9 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The Future of Preaching (208.42 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture three of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The Future of Preaching”. 2 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – Jesus as the Church’s Greatest Challenge (108.85 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture four of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “Jesus as the Church’s Greatest Challenge”. 7 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr William Willimon – Should the Church Try to Change the World? (121.02 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture five of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “Should the Church Try to Change the World?” 8 August 2012.

NCPACS: Professor John Mueller – The Terrorism Delusion (114.26 MB)
Thursday, 21 February 2013
The National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies presents a public seminar discussing the 'decade of delusion' since the terrorist attacks of September 11 2001, in particular what Professor Mueller regards as the disproportionate response of the international community to the real threat presented by al-Qaeda. 29 January 2013.

Your BA: Why choose a BA, BA Myth Busting and Constructing a BA (86.33 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin talks about the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and its value to students. He also challenges some myths about the BA and gives advice on how to construct a BA degree.

Your BA: Why choose a BA and BA Myth Busting (58.99 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin talks about the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and its value to students. He also challenges some myths about the BA.

Your BA: Constructing a BA and where to get more information (27.25 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin gives advice on how to construct a BA degree and tells you where to go for further information and advice.

Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies: A Conversation with Ian Rankin (418.10 MB)
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
Ian Rankin is a Scottish crime writer, best known for his novels featuring the character Inspector Rebus. Here he speaks with Professor Liam McIlvanney of the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies, discussing his literary career, Scotland and its politics, and his latest novel, 'Standing in Another Man’s Grave' 14 November 2012

Faculty of Law: Eileen Fegan – Education, Economics, Employment: Imagining Our Future (297.63 MB)
Monday, 19 November 2012
The Faculty of Law and the New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women, is pleased to host a public lecture featuring Eileen Fegan, an Irish lawyer specialising in human rights and women's rights. Eileen will be reflecting on changes in women's education and employment patterns and the challenges of the recession. 6 October 2012.

CTPI: Public Square – A Public Conversation with Major Campbell Roberts (423.54 MB)
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Major Campbell Roberts is the creator and National Director of The Salvation Army’s social policy and parliamentary unit. Here he is in conversation with Professor Murray Rae, Head of the Department of Theology and Religion. 26 June 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The Politics of the Church (431.69 MB)
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture two of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The Politics of the Church”. 1 August 2012.

Disability Studies: Professor Patricia O’Brien – Every Body In or Everybody In? . . . Is it the same or different? (134.78 MB)
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Professor Patricia O’Brien, Centre for Disability Studies, University of Sydney presents a keynote lecture ‘Every Body In or Everybody in? . . . Is it the same or different?’ at the Disability Studies: Every Body In, inaugural conference. 30 November 2011.

Annual Peace Lecture 2012: Rabbi Adi Cohen – Words, Concepts, Deeds: Peace as a Way of Living (332.80 MB)
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Rabbi Adi Cohen of the Wellington Progressive Jewish Congregation presents the Annual Peace Lecture 2012 on the topic of “Words, Concepts, Deeds: Peace as a way of living”. Rabbi Cohen moved to NZ in May 2011 from Israel. He has taught courses in Jewish Law and Ethics, special education, and worked as a storyteller. He is active in interfaith activities in Wellington and is a member of the Wellington Council of Christians and Jews. 3 September 2012.

2012 Suffrage Lecture: Associate Professor Elisabeth McDonald - From ‘Real Rape’ to Real justice? A Look at the Efficacy of 35 Years of Feminism, Activism and Law Reform. (265.49 MB)
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Associate Professor Elisabeth McDonald of the Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington, presents the 2012 Suffrage Lecture on the topic “From ‘Real Rape’ to Real Justice?”.

A Lunchtime Poetry Reading – Emma Neale (120.96 MB)
Friday, 19 October 2012
The Department of English presents a lunchtime poetry reading featuring author Emma Neale. Emma is the 2012 Burns Fellow at the University of Otago and has published several successful volumes of poetry and novels. 11 September 2012.

A Lunchtime Poetry Reading – Cilla McQueen (154.13 MB)
Friday, 19 October 2012
The Department of English presents a lunchtime poetry reading featuring the poet Cilla McQueen. Cilla was the Burns fellow at the University of Otago in 1985 and 1986, and the New Zealand Poet Laureate from 2009 until 2011. 11 September 2012.

CTPI: Public Square - Public Broadcasting: Past, Present... No Future? (653.29 MB)
Thursday, 18 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the demise of a non-commercial free-to-air broadcasting service in NZ, what it means for an informed citizenry in a democracy, and what the future might hold. With guest panellists: David Beatson (former producer, TVNZ); Lorraine Isaacs (former chair, NZ On Air); Paul Norris (Head, NZ Broadcasting School, CPIT); Colin Peacock (Radio NZ National, formerly with the BBC World Service) and Dr Erika Pearson (Lecturer, Media, Film & Communication, University of Otago). 3 August 2012.

CTPI: Public Square - 3 October 2012 (536.30 MB)
Thursday, 18 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents The Public Square. The Public Square is a forum for a variety of current issues. This panel includes Professor Jonathan Boston of Victoria University of Wellington; Louisa Wall, Labour MP; Aaron Hawkins of Dunedin’s Radio One; and Guy McCallum of the youth wing of the ACT party. 3 October 2012.

CTPI: Public Square – Fair Trade: If It Does So Much Good, Why Aren’t We All Buying It? (533.20 MB)
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion with Geoff White (General Manager, Trade Aid); Professor David Fielding (Department of Economics); Susan Wardell (founder of The Cuckoo's Nest clothing store, Dunedin); Jason Taylor (designer of Trade Aid's digital storytelling kiosk); and Richard Stainer (World Development Adviser, St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Anglican Diocese, UK). 22 August 2012.

In Conversation With Brian Turner (575.41 MB)
Friday, 28 September 2012
The University of Otago is pleased to present Brian Turner in conversation with Grahame Sydney. Brian Turner is a prominent New Zealand poet, and was the 1984 Burns Fellow at the University of Otago. He also served as New Zealand Poet Laureate from 2003-2005. In August 2012 the University of Otago presented Brian with an honorary Doctorate of Literature. On the eve of this occasion he reflects on his life and career, covering topics such as his childhood in Dunedin, his love of sport and his passion for poetry.

CTPI: In Conversation with Jeanette Fitzsimons (108.35 MB)
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents “In Conversation with Jeanette Fitzsimons”. Jeanette is a former lecturer in Environmental Studies at the University of Auckland, and served as a Member of Parliament from 1995 – 2010, including a period as Green Party co-leader from 1995 - 2009. 9 October 2009.

Faculty of Law: Emeritus Professor Ben Boer - Climate Change, Biodiversity and Protected Areas: The Need for an Integrated Approach (122.72 MB)
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
The New Zealand Law Foundation and the University of Otago Faculty of Law present the New Zealand Law Foundation 2011 Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Emeritus Professor Ben Boer. Professor Boer is Emeritus Professor in Environmental Law at the University of Sydney. Here he delivers a public lecture on the topic of "Climate Change, Biodiversity and Protected Areas: The need for an integrated approach". 19 April 2011.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Judge Craig Coxhead (98.62 MB)
Friday, 21 September 2012
Judge Craig Coxhead is a Māori Land Court Judge and works with the Waitangi Tribunal. He gives a presentation at the 2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week on the topic of “Looking to the Future: Māori Legal Issues”. 24 July 2012.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Sir Tipene O’Regan (176.49 MB)
Friday, 21 September 2012
Sir Tipene is currently the co-Chair of the Constitutional Advisory Panel and is charged with a particular responsibility for considering the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a very differently configured future for Aotearoa / New Zealand. In that future, Māori and Pacifica peoples will be in very different proportions compared to others than they are currently. How do we want that future to be? What do we want the Treaty to be? He aha te moemoea? 25 July 2012.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Metiria Turei (398.75 MB)
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Metiria Turei, co-leader of the Green Party gives a presentation at the 2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week. A former lawyer, she discusses current legal issues facing Māori and Pacific peoples in New Zealand today. 23 July 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Turkish Perspectives on Middle East Developments (444.78 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Kemal Kirisci of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Boğaziçi University, Turkey, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Turkish Perspectives on Middle East Developments”. 23 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Arab States Between Democracy and Authoritarianism (411.14 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Marie-Joëlle Zahar of the Department of Political Science, Université de Montréal, Canada, gives her presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Arab States Between Democracy and Authoritarianism”. 23 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Israeli Perspectives on Middle East Developments (403.76 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Meir Litvak of the Moshe Dayan Centre for Middle Eastern and African Studies, Tel Aviv University, Israel, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Israeli Perspectives on Middle East Developments”. 23 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Palestinian Circumstances Amid the ‘Arab Spring’ (394.11 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Dr Nigel Parsons of the Politics Programme, Massey University, New Zealand, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Palestinian Circumstances Amid the ‘Arab Spring’”. 24 June 2012.

IPL: Professor Struan Scott – Mistaken Payments and the Change of Position Defence: Rare Cases and Elegance (459.89 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Struan Scott, from the Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture: “Mistaken Payments and the Change of Position Defence: Rare Cases and Elegance”. 7 August 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Arab Militaries and Security Forces Amid Arab Uprisings (402.67 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Ahmed Hashim of the Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Arab Militaries and Security Forces Amid Arab Uprisings”. 23 June 2012.

Peace Lecture 2004: The Rt. Hon. David Lange – Old Faiths, New World (311.45 MB)
Thursday, 30 August 2012
The Right Honourable David Lange (1942-2005) served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. A skilled debater, he was well known for his quick wit and oratory. Perhaps his greatest legacy is New Zealand’s anti-nuclear legislation, which remains in force today. Here he presents the inaugural Otago Chaplaincy and Interfaith Group Peace Lecture on the topic of “Old Faiths, New World”. 5 August 2004.

Pacific Legal Issues Week 2011: Charles Chauvel MP – Keeping the Legal System Relevant (370.03 MB)
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Charles Chauvel is a Labour MP and the first Member of Parliament of Tahitian descent. A qualified lawyer and the current Labour spokesperson for Justice, he presents here at Pacific Legal Issues Week 2011 on the topic of “Keeping the Legal System Relevant”. 12 September 2011.

De Carle lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – European Human Rights Law in the UK: the Impact of the Human Rights Act (250.17 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the second of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “European Human Rights Law in the UK: the Impact of the Human Rights Act”. 12 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – Administrative Justice: Getting It Right, Putting It Right and Learning From Mistakes (336.31 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the fourth and final of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “Administrative Justice: Getting It Right, Putting It Right and Learning From Mistakes”. 26 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – The Shape of the “New Constitution”: New Institutions, New Rights and New Constitutional Ideas (378.65 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the first of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “The Shape of the “New Constitution”: New Institutions, New Rights and New Constitutional Ideas”. 5 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – Devolution: the Story So Far and Scotland’s Constitutional Future (344.07 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the third of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “Devolution: the Story So Far and Scotland’s Constitutional Future”. 19 October 2011.

Te Tumu: Maria Bargh – Blue Economy Aotearoa (410.70 MB)
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Dr Maria Bargh, Senior Lecturer Pukenga Matua, Te Kawa a Māui - Victoria University of Wellington presents an open lecture on the topic of “Blue Economy Aotearoa”. This lecture examines the ‘Blue Economy’ in light of Māori thoughts around waste, the environment and diverse economies. The ‘Blue Economy’ focuses on re-using waste for producing new products, and encourages the creation of innovations that imitate natural ecosystems. 13 July 2012.

CTPI: Crouch, Touch, Pause, Sponsor: Rugby – Game, Product, Religion? (520.62 MB)
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the topic of “Crouch, Touch, Pause, Sponsor: Rugby – Game, Product, Religion?” Panellists include Chris Laidlaw – Rhodes Scholar and former All Black and MP; Professor Steve Jackson of the Department of Physical Education at the University of Otago; and Rev. Dr. Kevin Ward, an expert in the field of sport and spirituality. 7 November 2011.

Dr Tom Shakespeare: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why it matters (334.83 MB)
Monday, 27 August 2012
Dr Tom Shakespeare, author, social scientist, bioethicist and editor of the World Report on Disability presents an open lecture on "The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why it matters". 30 November 2011

Disability Studies: Dr Tom Shakespeare - Our Statures Touch the Skies: High Achievers with Disabilities (334.71 MB)
Monday, 27 August 2012
A Public Lecture by Tom Shakespeare celebrating 20 years of disability support at the University of Otago. April 2012

Disability Studies: Dr Tom Shakespeare - Making a difference: how disability research can change our world (332.25 MB)
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Dr Tom Shakespeare, author, social scientist, bioethicist and editor of the World Report on Disability presents a keynote lecture 'Making a difference: how disability research can change our world' at the Disability Studies: Every Body In, inaugural conference. November 2011

CTPI: The Unexamined Society? Reflections on Doing Public Theology in New Zealand (308.55 MB)
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Professor Andrew Bradstock, Howard Paterson Chair of Theology and Public Issues and Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, presents an open lecture on the topic of “The Unexamined Society? Reflections on Doing Public Theology in New Zealand.” 18 July 2012.

IPL: Professor Hugh Campbell – Food: Old Ruptures and New Politics (382.17 MB)
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Professor Hugh Campbell of the Department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Food: Old Ruptures and New Politics”. 10 July 2012.

CTPI: Public Square: A Public Conversation with Rev Peter Beck (262.85 MB)
Thursday, 26 July 2012
A Public Conversation with Rev Peter Beck - Christchurch City Councillor and former Dean of Christ Church Cathedral. In the aftermath of the city's quakes, Peter Beck was seen by many as the 'public face' of Christchurch. In 2011 he resigned as Dean and stood - successfully - for the city council. Professor Andrew Bradstock, Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, talks with Peter about the events of the past 18 months, his transition from Dean to councillor, Christchurch's present and future, and more. 16 May 2012.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox – Making Mwari Christian: The Case of the Shona of Zimbabwe (384.99 MB)
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “Making Mwari Christian: The case of the Shona of Zimbabwe”. 16 May 2012.

CSAFE and CTPI: Public Square – Climate Change: Just Sit Back and Enjoy the Grapes? (492.75 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
National business commentator Rod Oram, climate change scientist Dr Jim Salinger and Chief Executive of the Methodist Mission, Laura Black, discuss major ethical issues surrounding the climate change debate. Hosted jointly by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues and the Centre for Sustainability: Agriculture, Food, Energy, Environment. 11 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox – Transforming the Rainbow Serpent into a Rainbow Spirit: How God Became Australian (331.70 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “Transforming the Rainbow Serpent into a Rainbow Spirit: How God Became Australian”. 9 May 2012.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox - The ‘God’ Controversy in Pre-Christian Indigenous Religions (229.26 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “The ‘God’ Controversy in Pre-Christian Indigenous Religions”. 2 May 2012.

2011 Carl Smith Medal Lecture: Jacinta Ruru: Undefined and Unresolved: Maori Legal Rights to Water (345.12 MB)
Monday, 16 July 2012
Jacinta Ruru of the Faculty of Law presents the 2011 Carl Smith Lecture on the topic “Undefined and Unresolved: Maori Legal Rights to Water”. 16 April 2011.

CTPI: Public Square - In Good Faith? Should Government Fund Churches to Deliver Welfare - and What Would happen if They Didn’t? (525.06 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
A Panel discussion with Major Campbell Roberts (Salvation Army), Dr Nicola Atwool (Dept of Sociology, Gender and Social Work), Assoc Prof Greg Dawes (Dept of Philosophy), and Gwenda Kendrew (Divisional Manager, Anglican Care South Canterbury). 7 June 2012.

CTPI: Public Square: Aspects of Aged Care: Crisis, Costs and Compassion (547.73 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a public panel discussion with Dr Judy McGregor, Human Rights Commission, author of the report “Care Counts”, Gillian Bremner, CEO Presbyterian Support, Susan Davidson, Director Age Concern Dunedin, Dr Richard Egan, Preventive & Social Medicine, Shayne Walker, Department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work. Moderated by Prof Andrew Bradstock, Centre for Theology and Public Issues. 21 June 2012.

CTPI: Public Square – Changing the Guard at Rome, Canterbury and Wellington: Time for New Models of Leadership in the 21st-Century Church? (436.52 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion reflecting on the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI and the recent appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury and Anglican Bishop of Wellington. Panellists include: Most Rev Colin Campbell, Rev Dr Margaret Mayman, Amy Armstrong, Laura Black and Terry Drummond. 26 February 2013.

Theology and Religion: Under the Gaze of the Stars: Japanese Buddhism and Star Mandalas (418.70 MB)
Friday, 6 July 2012
Professor Bernard Faure of Columbia University presents an open lecture on the topic of astral worship, star rituals and star mandalas in Japanese Buddhism. 12 April 2012.

IPL: Professor Tony Ballantyne - Knowledge and Communication in Colonial Otago (433.60 MB)
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Professor Tony Ballantyne presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Knowledge and Communication in Colonial Otago”. 8 May 2012

IPL: Professor Murray Rae - Theology and the Pursuit of Truth (361.08 MB)
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Professor Murray Rae of the Department of Theology and Religion presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Theology and the Pursuit of Truth”. 13 October 2011.

IPL: Professor Richard Walter (391.92 MB)
Monday, 2 July 2012
Professor Richard Walter of the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology) presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Challenges and Diversions in Pacific Archaeology” on 19 October 2011. Professor Walter's research interests include prehistory and archaeology of Oceania with a special interest in Melanesia and Polynesia; material culture analysis; history of archaeological method and theory; ethno-archaeology; and faunal analysis.

Faculty of Law: Public Law Toolbox: Why it Matters (288.85 MB)
Friday, 29 June 2012
Mai Chen of CHENPALMER Law Specialists, and distinguished Otago Law alumna discusses New Zealand Public and Employment Law. Mai has recently had her book, Public Law Toolbox published, and she has contributed greatly to public and employment law discourse in New Zealand.

IPL: Professor Andrew Geddis (345.37 MB)
Friday, 29 June 2012
Professor Andrew Geddis, Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic “Of Flags and Protest: Dissent, Offence and the Limits of Free Speech”.13 September 2011.

NCPACS: Remembering ANZAC Day: Red Poppy or White Poppy? (280.20 MB)
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
This public discussion looks at the meaning of ANZAC Day remembrance. In particular, it discusses how we honour our military through wearing the red poppy, but also how we honour those who choose different paths to peace through wearing the white poppy, and those who seek to do justice to both perspectives by wearing both the red and white poppies. Speakers:Professor Kevin Clements (Director, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies), Associate Professor Richard Jackson (Deputy Director, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies), Colonel Roger McElwain (Chief Executive Officer, Language Centre and Foundation Year; previously with the NZ Army)

Public Square: Lessons from the Breivik trial, May 2012 (535.44 MB)
Monday, 25 June 2012
‘Creative Responses to Extremism: Lessons from the Breivik trial’ Panel: Professor Birgit Brock-Utne (Norway), Professor Kevin Clements, Associate Professor Richard Jackson Chair: Professor Andrew Bradstock.

Dan and Gwen Taylor Lecture - 2012 (293.05 MB)
Thursday, 24 May 2012
‘Does the Philosophy of Fiction Rest on a Mistake? ‘ presented by Professor Derek Matravers, The Open University and Emmanuel College, Cambridge

CTPI: Public Square, Euthanasia - Panel, April 2012 (591.20 MB)
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
‘Euthanasia and assisted suicide: A discussion we need to have’ Panel: Professor Sean Davison, Hon. Maryan Street, MP, Professor Grant Gillett, John Kleinsman, Associate Professor Colin Gavaghan Chair: Professor Paul Trebilco. This event includes the presentation of a research paper on attitudes towards euthanasia in New Zealand by Thomas Noakes-Duncan.

CTPI: Public Square, Euthanasia - Questions, April 2012 (339.25 MB)
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
‘Euthanasia and assisted suicide: A discussion we need to have’ Panel: Professor Sean Davison, Hon. Maryan Street, MP, Professor Grant Gillett, John Kleinsman, Associate Professor Colin Gavaghan Chair: Professor Paul Trebilco. This event includes the presentation of a research paper on attitudes towards euthanasia in New Zealand by Thomas Noakes-Duncan.

CTPI: Public Square, Secularism, April 2012 (527.43 MB)
Monday, 7 May 2012
We Don't 'Do' God: Secularism and the NZ State. Panel: Rev Dr Lynne Baab, Glyn Carpenter, Dr Bryce Edwards, Assoc Prof John Stenhouse.

Abbey College Prestige Lecture 2012: Len Cook (351.81 MB)
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Len Cook, President of the NZ Institute of Public Administration presents 'Government Performance - thought and theatre'. Abbey College is celebrating its first four years as the University's residential college for postgraduate students. Held April 03, 2012.

CTPI: Public Square, Vulnerable Children, February 2012 (580.78 MB)
Thursday, 5 April 2012
'Our Vulnerable Children' - a public forum exploring responses to the Government's Green Paper 'Every child thrives, belongs, achieves. Panel: Chris Trotter, Professor Mark Henaghan, Jenny Munro, Dr Pauline Gulliver.

Faculty of Law: F.W. Guest Lecture 2012, Professor Andrew Ashworth (394.53 MB)
Thursday, 22 March 2012
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host the 2012 New Zealand Law Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Professor Andrew Ashworth, Vinerian Professor of English Law. The topic is: 'Negotiating the Fundamental Right to Personal Liberty: Four Problem Cases'.

CTPI: Public Square, Asset Sales, February 2012 (781.36 MB)
Thursday, 22 March 2012
'If you were Prime Minister, would you sell New Zealand's assets?', February 2012. A public forum in which expert witnesses present their views on the issue to an equally-informed and distinguished panel. Witnesses: Dr Geoff Bertram; Gillain Bremner; Stuart McLauchlan; Professor Robert Patman. Panel: Jacqui Dean, MP; Professor Paul Hansen; Hon. Peter Hodgson; Chris Trotter; Metiria Turei, MP.

CTPI: Public Square, December 2011 (530.15 MB)
Thursday, 12 January 2012
'The Public Square' is a public forum organised and hosted by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues where a panel of experts discuss current affairs. December 2011. The panelists this time are: Clare Curran; Shane Gallagher; Janine Hayward; and Michael Woodhouse.

CTPI: Public Square – Re-defining Marriage: Threat? Right? or Non-Issue? (524.96 MB)
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the topic of “Re-defining Marriage: Threat? Right? or Non-Issue?”. Panellists include Neill Ballantyne (Queer Support Coordinator, OUSA & National Secretary, Student Christian Movement of Aotearoa); Rev Stu Crossan (Vicar, St Matthew's Anglican Church, Dunedin); Rev Dr James Harding (Department of Theology, Senior Lecturer in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies); Rev Nimarota Lale (Minister, Pacific Islands Presbyterian Church, North Dunedin); Jill McDonald (Marriage Celebrant) and Professor Nicola Peart (Faculty of Law, expert on family and property law). 13 August 2012.

CTPI: Public Square, November 2011 (422.28 MB)
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
'The Public Square' is a public forum organised and hosted by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues where a panel of experts discuss current affairs. November 2011. The panelists this time are: Chris Laidlaw; Bishop Victoria Matthews; Prof Robert Patman; and Anne Stevens.

Winter Lecture Series - 2011: A Hollow Democracy? Why New Zealand elections are increasingly meaningless to voters (236.69 MB)
Friday, 30 September 2011
Discover the Otago phenomenon for yourself and come along to free public lectures in Auckland and Wellington on a range of relevant and challenging issues that affect so many New Zealanders. Held July-August, 2011.

F.W Guest Lecture 2011: Capitalism, Revolutions and our Rule of Law (156.04 MB)
Thursday, 8 September 2011
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host Mr Jack Hodder, Chairman and Partner, Chapman Tripp as the 2011 FW Guest Memorial speaker. The topic is "Capitalism, Revolutions and our Rule of Law". Held August 10, 2011.

Dan and Gwen Taylor Lecture - 2010 (75.60 MB)
Friday, 15 July 2011
Annette Baier, Department of Philosophy presents the first annual Dan and Gwen Taylor lecture.

On Shaky Ground - earthquakes and their consequences (403.08 MB)
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Public forum held 31 May, 2011. Rev Dr Peter Carrell (Director of Education, Theology House, Diocese of Christchurch), Karen Clements (Area Manager, Red Cross Otago), Dr Andrew Gorman (Department of Geology, University of Otago), Sarah Hexamer (Co-ordinator, Neighbourhood Support Otago), Dr Caroline Orchiston (School of Business, University of Otago), Sue Russell (Executive Officer, Council of Social Services, Dunedin)

Abbey College Prestige Lecture 2011: Peter Stupples (259.67 MB)
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Peter Stupples, Senior Lecturer, Dunedin School of Art. Abbey College is celebrating its first three years as the University's residential college for postgraduate students.

Future of Fairness 2011: Life isn't fair, but should it be? (60.40 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Associate Professor Andy Miah, Director of Creative Futures Research Centre, Faculty of Business and Creative industries, University of the West of Scotland presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Future of Fairness 2011: What's fairness got to do with it? Assessing gene doping in sports (81.22 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Professor Ronald Green, the Eunice and Julian Cohen Professor for the Study of Ethics and Human Values, Dartmouth College presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Future of Fairness 2011: Pushing drugs & modifying genes - bioethics in sports medicine (73.13 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Associate Professor David Gerrard OBE, CNZM, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Wikileaks: Guardian of the Public Interest or Hotbed of Anarchy? (141.44 MB)
Monday, 18 April 2011
The Faculty of Law and the New Zealand Law Foundation Centre for Law and Policy in Emerging Technologies hosted a panel discussion chaired by Colin Gavaghan, Director of the New Zealand Law Foundation Centre for Law and Policy in Emerging Technologies. In this public lecture Mr Jeffrey Matsuura, Fullbright Senior Scholar and Counsel, Alliance Law Group Washington DC, and Andy Miah, Professor of Ethics and Emerging Technologies from the University of West Scotland, offer their expert perspectives on this vexed and engaging question. March 24, 2011.

New Directions in Jazz (268.73 MB)
Friday, 15 April 2011
Dr. Dan Bendrups and Dr. Robert Burns, Department of Music with the help of Dunedin band subject2change and Marimba player Pedro Carneiro show us some new directions in jazz.

NCPACS: From Parihaka to Nationhood (75.37 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
He kai kora nui te riri - "War Consumes everything like a raging fire". Open lecture by Sir Paul Reeves, former Governor General and Archbishop of Aotearoa New Zealand, Chancellor of AUT University. Sir Paul Reeves' whakapapa is to Taranaki. His talk focuses on Te Whiti's non violent resistance at Parihaka and the subsequent imprisonment and deportation of the resisters to Dunedin. He reflects on what Parihaka and the New Zealand wars mean for New Zealanders' concept of nationhood in the 21st century. Given on March 17, 2011.

NCPACS: A conversation with Chris Laidlaw, November 2011 (506.58 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Chris Laidlaw in conversation with Professor Kevin Clements, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, November 2011. Chris Laidlaw is a broadcaster, columnist, author, Regional Councillor, sports commentator and former Rhodes Scholar, Ambassador, All Black and MP.

NCPACS: Breaking Cycles of Violence - Trauma, Resilience and Peacebuilding (116.39 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Professor Vernon E. Jantzi, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, co-founder and former director of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University. Given on November 24, 2010.

Winter Lecture Series - 2010: Using 'god-talk' in a secular society - time for a new conversation on public issues? (189.47 MB)
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
As a secular society in New Zealand, do we exclude religious voices from the ‘public square’? Professor Bradstock argues that a new type of public discourse is necessary as we seek solutions to the serious issues we face today. He highlights three of these issues – soaring prison numbers, the gap between rich and poor, and the threat to the environment. Given on September 16, 2010.

Turning 300: A Celebration of Samuel Johnson (513.69 MB)
Monday, 7 March 2011
Dr. Paul Tankard, Department of English, University of Otago and Dr. Ken Smith, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Bradford, present readings from Samuel Johnson. Given on September 10, 2009.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving logging (124.92 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 19, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving guns, germs and steel (120.61 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 12, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving on root crops (140.48 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on September 28, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving endemic disease (146.19 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 5, 2010.

NCPACS: A Swedish Critique of the War in Afghanistan (67.25 MB)
Friday, 21 January 2011
Open lecture by Maj Britt Theorin, a Swedish social democratic politician and life long advocate for the non violent resolution of conflict. Given on November 17, 2010.

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Faculty of Law: The Honourable Michael Kirby – Animal Welfare Law Reaches a Moment of Truth (85.30 MB)
Monday, 13 May 2013
Empirical scientific data has now established that animals share with human beings features of intelligence, insight, and understanding, a capacity to feel pain, and emotions such as love, grief, and fear. Thus, there is an increasing concern to spread the protection of animal welfare law beyond the traditional circle of domestic animals to farm animals, circus and experimental animals and animals caught up in the corporatised processes of slaughter. This has given rise to new laws to protect animals, new organisations to speak for their rights, new challenges before the courts and through the media, new political campaigns, and the increased teaching of animal welfare law in universities. This lecture will describe how the speaker came to be more conscious of these issues, and the important role that lawyers have in advancing the interests of animals. 26 March 2013.

2012 Carl Smith Medal Lecture: Associate Professor Jacob Edmond: Poetry and Piracy: Copyright and Poetic Licence (58.78 MB)
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Associate Professor Jacob Edmond, Department of English and Linguistics presents the 2012 Carl Smith Medal lecture, "Poetry and Piracy: Copyright and Poetic Licence". The Carl Smith Medal is given to early career researchers for outstanding scholarly achievement. 16 October 2012

Faculty of Law: Matthew Gillett: The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal Yugoslavia and the Future of International Criminal Law (67.27 MB)
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Matthew Gillett, Otago LLB/BA alumnus, is working as a Trial Attorney at the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. In this talk Matthew highlights some of the notable developments from the work at the ICTY, lessons learned, and the future for this field of practice at the International Criminal Court. 13 February 2013

Faculty of Law: F.W. Guest Memorial Lecture 2013, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers (52.79 MB)
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers the New Zealand Law Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow for 2013, as the 2013 F.W. Guest Memorial speaker. This lecture "The Impact of Human Rights on Domestic Courts" examines the approach taken towards the European Convention on Human Rights in Strasbourg and in the United Kingdom. More specifically, it considers how the British Parliament has given domestic effect to the Convention under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the way in which the Supreme Court has interpreted the relevant provisions of that Act. The lecture was given on 6 March 2013.

In Conversation with Alan Musgrave (54.65 MB)
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
The Department of Philosophy is pleased to present Dr Heather Dyke in conversation with Professor Alan Musgrave. In 2012 Alan Musgrave was honoured with the Distinguished Research Medal, the highest research honour given by the University of Otago. He also received the Humanities Aronui Medal from the Royal Society of New Zealand. Here he discusses his life, his career and his love of Philosophy. 28 November 2012.

English: Brian Reed - Less is More: Contemporary Poems Composed Through Deletion (61.49 MB)
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Open lecture by Professor Brian Reed, Department of English, University of Washington. Since the turn of the millennium, a number of poets have begun composing verse by taking pre-existing texts and selectively deleting words, phrases, sentences, and even whole sections. Does it make sense to call such poets "writers" in anything but a very loose sense, since, instead of generating text, they remove it? Moreover, since they give us nothing but passages of borrowed language with the original word order preserved intact, can we say that they are sharing their unique thoughts, experiences, and emotions? This talk will argue that today's poetry-by-subtraction is best understood as an inventive response to information overload. 2/08/2012.

Theology and Religion: Dr Michael Radich - How the Mahāparinirvāna-mahāsūtra Won the Heart of East Asian Buddhism, and the Quixotic Quest for Essence in Asian Religions (59.57 MB)
Friday, 12 April 2013
Dr Michael Radich of Victoria University of Wellington gives a lecture on the subject of “How the Mahāparinirvāna-mahāsūtra Won the Heart of East Asian Buddhism, and the Quixotic Quest for Essence in Asian Religions”. 19 October 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The End of the World (53.23 MB)
Thursday, 11 April 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture six of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The End of the World”. 9 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – Jesus as the Church’s Greatest Challenge (48.24 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture four of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “Jesus as the Church’s Greatest Challenge”. 7 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr William Willimon – Should the Church Try to Change the World? (54.57 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture five of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “Should the Church Try to Change the World?” 8 August 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The Future of Preaching (69.99 MB)
Friday, 8 March 2013
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture three of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The Future of Preaching”. 2 August 2012.

NCPACS: Professor John Mueller – The Terrorism Delusion (56.11 MB)
Thursday, 21 February 2013
The National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies presents a public seminar discussing the 'decade of delusion' since the terrorist attacks of September 11 2001, in particular what Professor Mueller regards as the disproportionate response of the international community to the real threat presented by al-Qaeda. 29 January 2013.

Your BA: Why choose a BA and BA Myth Busting (12.36 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin talks about the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and its value to students. He also challenges some myths about the BA.

Your BA: Constructing a BA and where to get more information (8.68 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin gives advice on how to construct a BA degree and tells you where to go for further information and advice.

Your BA: Why choose a BA, BA Myth Busting and Constructing a BA (20.98 MB)
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Associate Professor James Maclaurin talks about the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and its value to students. He also challenges some myths about the BA and gives advice on how to construct a BA degree.

Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies: A Conversation with Ian Rankin (67.98 MB)
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
Ian Rankin is a Scottish crime writer, best known for his novels featuring the character Inspector Rebus. Here he speaks with Professor Liam McIlvanney of the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies, discussing his literary career, Scotland and its politics, and his latest novel, 'Standing in Another Man’s Grave'. 14 November 2012

Faculty of Law: Eileen Fegan – Education, Economics, Employment: Imagining Our Future (48.45 MB)
Monday, 19 November 2012
The Faculty of Law and the New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women, is pleased to host a public lecture featuring Eileen Fegan, an Irish lawyer specialising in human rights and women's rights. Eileen will be reflecting on changes in women's education and employment patterns and the challenges of the recession. 6 October 2012.

CTPI: Public Square – A Public Conversation with Major Campbell Roberts (68.94 MB)
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Major Campbell Roberts is the creator and National Director of The Salvation Army’s social policy and parliamentary unit. Here he is in conversation with Professor Murray Rae, Head of the Department of Theology and Religion. 26 June 2012.

Thomas Burns Memorial Lectures 2012: Rev Dr Wiliam Willimon – The Politics of the Church (70.18 MB)
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
The Department of Theology and Religion presents lecture two of the 2012 Thomas Burns Memorial Lecture series. Given by the Reverend Dr William Willimon, Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Alabama, this presentation covers the topic “The Politics of the Church”. 1 August 2012.

Disability Studies: Professor Patricia O’Brien – Every Body In or Everybody In? . . . Is it the same or different? (53.69 MB)
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Professor Patricia O’Brien, Centre for Disability Studies, University of Sydney presents a keynote lecture ‘Every Body In or Everybody in? . . . Is it the same or different?’ at the Disability Studies: Every Body In, inaugural conference. 30 November 2011.

Annual Peace Lecture 2012: Rabbi Adi Cohen – Words, Concepts, Deeds: Peace as a Way of Living (54.24 MB)
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Rabbi Adi Cohen of the Wellington Progressive Jewish Congregation presents the Annual Peace Lecture 2012 on the topic of “Words, Concepts, Deeds: Peace as a way of living”. Rabbi Cohen moved to NZ in May 2011 from Israel. He has taught courses in Jewish Law and Ethics, special education, and worked as a storyteller. He is active in interfaith activities in Wellington and is a member of the Wellington Council of Christians and Jews. 3 September 2012.

2012 Suffrage Lecture: Associate Professor Elisabeth McDonald - From ‘Real Rape’ to Real justice? A Look at the Efficacy of 35 Years of Feminism, Activism and Law Reform. (44.24 MB)
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Associate Professor Elisabeth McDonald of the Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington, presents the 2012 Suffrage Lecture on the topic “From ‘Real Rape’ to Real Justice?”.

A Lunchtime Poetry Reading – Cilla McQueen (25.09 MB)
Friday, 19 October 2012
The Department of English presents a lunchtime poetry reading featuring the poet Cilla McQueen. Cilla was the Burns fellow at the University of Otago in 1985 and 1986, and the New Zealand Poet Laureate from 2009 until 2011. 11 September 2012.

A Lunchtime Poetry Reading – Emma Neale (19.71 MB)
Friday, 19 October 2012
The Department of English presents a lunchtime poetry reading featuring author Emma Neale. Emma is the 2012 Burns Fellow at the University of Otago and has published several successful volumes of poetry and novels. 11 September 2012.

CTPI: Public Square - 3 October 2012 (87.29 MB)
Thursday, 18 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents The Public Square. The Public Square is a forum for a variety of current issues. This panel includes Professor Jonathan Boston of Victoria University of Wellington; Louisa Wall, Labour MP; Aaron Hawkins of Dunedin’s Radio One; and Guy McCallum of the youth wing of the ACT party. 3 October 2012.

CTPI: Public Square - Public Broadcasting: Past, Present... No Future? (106.35 MB)
Thursday, 18 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the demise of a non-commercial free-to-air broadcasting service in NZ, what it means for an informed citizenry in a democracy, and what the future might hold. With guest panellists: David Beatson (former producer, TVNZ); Lorraine Isaacs (former chair, NZ On Air); Paul Norris (Head, NZ Broadcasting School, CPIT); Colin Peacock (Radio NZ National, formerly with the BBC World Service) and Dr Erika Pearson (Lecturer, Media, Film & Communication, University of Otago). 3 August 2012.

CTPI: Public Square – Fair Trade: If It Does So Much Good, Why Aren’t We All Buying It? (86.78 MB)
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion with Geoff White (General Manager, Trade Aid); Professor David Fielding (Department of Economics); Susan Wardell (founder of The Cuckoo's Nest clothing store, Dunedin); Jason Taylor (designer of Trade Aid's digital storytelling kiosk); and Richard Stainer (World Development Adviser, St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Anglican Diocese, UK). 22 August 2012.

In Conversation With Brian Turner (93.77 MB)
Friday, 28 September 2012
The University of Otago is pleased to present Brian Turner in conversation with Grahame Sydney. Brian Turner is a prominent New Zealand poet, and was the 1984 Burns Fellow at the University of Otago. He also served as New Zealand Poet Laureate from 2003-2005. In August 2012 the University of Otago presented Brian with an honorary Doctorate of Literature. On the eve of this occasion he reflects on his life and career, covering topics such as his childhood in Dunedin, his love of sport and his passion for poetry.

CTPI: In Conversation with Jeanette Fitzsimons (34.34 MB)
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents “In Conversation with Jeanette Fitzsimons”. Jeanette is a former lecturer in Environmental Studies at the University of Auckland, and served as a Member of Parliament from 1995 – 2010, including a period as Green Party co-leader from 1995 - 2009. 9 October 2009.

Faculty of Law: Emeritus Professor Ben Boer - Climate Change, Biodiversity and Protected Areas: The Need for an Integrated Approach (54.45 MB)
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
The New Zealand Law Foundation and the University of Otago Faculty of Law present the New Zealand Law Foundation 2011 Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Emeritus Professor Ben Boer. Professor Boer is Emeritus Professor in Environmental Law at the University of Sydney. Here he delivers a public lecture on the topic of "Climate Change, Biodiversity and Protected Areas: The need for an integrated approach". 19 April 2011.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Judge Craig Coxhead (55.74 MB)
Friday, 21 September 2012
Judge Craig Coxhead is a Māori Land Court Judge and works with the Waitangi Tribunal. He gives a presentation at the 2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week on the topic of “Looking to the Future: Māori Legal Issues”. 24 July 2012.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Sir Tipene O’Regan (91.07 MB)
Friday, 21 September 2012
Sir Tipene is currently the co-Chair of the Constitutional Advisory Panel and is charged with a particular responsibility for considering the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a very differently configured future for Aotearoa / New Zealand. In that future, Māori and Pacifica peoples will be in very different proportions compared to others than they are currently. How do we want that future to be? What do we want the Treaty to be? He aha te moemoea? 25 July 2012.

2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week – Metiria Turei (64.88 MB)
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Metiria Turei, co-leader of the Green Party gives a presentation at the 2012 Māori and Pacific Islands Legal Issues Week. A former lawyer, she discusses current legal issues facing Māori and Pacific peoples in New Zealand today. 23 July 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Arab Militaries and Security Forces Amid Arab Uprisings (65.47 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Ahmed Hashim of the Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Arab Militaries and Security Forces Amid Arab Uprisings”. 23 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Palestinian Circumstances Amid the ‘Arab Spring’ (64.10 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Dr Nigel Parsons of the Politics Programme, Massey University, New Zealand, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Palestinian Circumstances Amid the ‘Arab Spring’”. 24 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Turkish Perspectives on Middle East Developments (72.35 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Kemal Kirisci of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Boğaziçi University, Turkey, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Turkish Perspectives on Middle East Developments”. 23 June 2012.

IPL: Professor Struan Scott – Mistaken Payments and the Change of Position Defence: Rare Cases and Elegance (75.41 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Struan Scott, from the Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture: “Mistaken Payments and the Change of Position Defence: Rare Cases and Elegance”. 7 August 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Arab States Between Democracy and Authoritarianism (66.88 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Marie-Joëlle Zahar of the Department of Political Science, Université de Montréal, Canada, gives her presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Arab States Between Democracy and Authoritarianism”. 23 June 2012.

Foreign Policy School 2012: Israeli Perspectives on Middle East Developments (65.67 MB)
Friday, 31 August 2012
Professor Meir Litvak of the Moshe Dayan Centre for Middle Eastern and African Studies, Tel Aviv University, Israel, gives his presentation at the 47th Otago Foreign Policy School on the topic of “Israeli Perspectives on Middle East Developments”. 23 June 2012.

Pacific Legal Issues Week 2011: Charles Chauvel MP – Keeping the Legal System Relevant (60.17 MB)
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Charles Chauvel is a Labour MP and the first Member of Parliament of Tahitian descent. A qualified lawyer and the current Labour spokesperson for Justice, he presents here at Pacific Legal Issues Week 2011 on the topic of “Keeping the Legal System Relevant”. 12 September 2011.

Peace Lecture 2004: The Rt. Hon. David Lange – Old Faiths, New World (61.34 MB)
Thursday, 30 August 2012
The Right Honourable David Lange (1942-2005) served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. A skilled debater, he was well known for his quick wit and oratory. Perhaps his greatest legacy is New Zealand’s anti-nuclear legislation, which remains in force today. Here he presents the inaugural Otago Chaplaincy and Interfaith Group Peace Lecture on the topic of “Old Faiths, New World”. 5 August 2004.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – The Shape of the “New Constitution”: New Institutions, New Rights and New Constitutional Ideas (61.57 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the first of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “The Shape of the “New Constitution”: New Institutions, New Rights and New Constitutional Ideas”. 5 October 2011.

De Carle lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – European Human Rights Law in the UK: the Impact of the Human Rights Act (62.03 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the second of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “European Human Rights Law in the UK: the Impact of the Human Rights Act”. 12 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – Administrative Justice: Getting It Right, Putting It Right and Learning From Mistakes (63.03 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the fourth and final of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “Administrative Justice: Getting It Right, Putting It Right and Learning From Mistakes”. 26 October 2011.

De Carle Lectures 2011: Professor Tom Mullen – Devolution: the Story So Far and Scotland’s Constitutional Future (62.09 MB)
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Professor Tom Mullen of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, presents the third of his 2011 De Carle lectures on the topic of “Devolution: the Story So Far and Scotland’s Constitutional Future”. 19 October 2011.

Te Tumu: Maria Bargh – Blue Economy Aotearoa (66.79 MB)
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Dr Maria Bargh, Senior Lecturer Pukenga Matua, Te Kawa a Māui - Victoria University of Wellington presents an open lecture on the topic of “Blue Economy Aotearoa”. This lecture examines the ‘Blue Economy’ in light of Māori thoughts around waste, the environment and diverse economies. The ‘Blue Economy’ focuses on re-using waste for producing new products, and encourages the creation of innovations that imitate natural ecosystems. 13 July 2012.

CTPI: Crouch, Touch, Pause, Sponsor: Rugby – Game, Product, Religion? (84.79 MB)
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the topic of “Crouch, Touch, Pause, Sponsor: Rugby – Game, Product, Religion?” Panellists include Chris Laidlaw – Rhodes Scholar and former All Black and MP; Professor Steve Jackson of the Department of Physical Education at the University of Otago; and Rev. Dr. Kevin Ward, an expert in the field of sport and spirituality. 7 November 2011.

Disability Studies: Anne Hawker- Alice through the looking glass – Disability Studies’ cultural contribution (59.18 MB)
Monday, 27 August 2012
Anne Hawker, Principal Disability Advisor for the Ministry of Social Development presents a keynote lecture 'Alice through the looking glass - Disability Studies’ cultural contribution' at the Disability Studies: Every Body In, inaugural conference. November 2011

Disability Studies: Dr Tom Shakespeare - Our Statures Touch the Skies: High Achievers with Disabilities (56.60 MB)
Monday, 27 August 2012
A Public Lecture by Tom Shakespeare celebrating 20 years of disability support at the University of Otago. April 2012

Dr Tom Shakespeare: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why it matters (61.93 MB)
Monday, 27 August 2012
Dr Tom Shakespeare, author, social scientist, bioethicist and editor of the World Report on Disability presents an open lecture on "The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Why it matters". 30 November 2011

Disability Studies: Dr Tom Shakespeare: Making a difference: how disability research can change our world (61.18 MB)
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Dr Tom Shakespeare, author, social scientist, bioethicist and editor of the World Report on Disability presents a keynote lecture 'Making a difference: how disability research can change our world' at the Disability Studies: Every Body In, inaugural conference. November 2011

CTPI: The Unexamined Society? Reflections on Doing Public Theology in New Zealand (50.33 MB)
Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Professor Andrew Bradstock, Howard Paterson Chair of Theology and Public Issues and Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, presents an open lecture on the topic of “The Unexamined Society? Reflections on Doing Public Theology in New Zealand.” 18 July 2012.

IPL: Professor Hugh Campbell – Food: Old Ruptures and New Politics (63.66 MB)
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Professor Hugh Campbell of the Department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Food: Old Ruptures and New Politics”. 10 July 2012.

CTPI: Public Square: A Public Conversation with Rev Peter Beck (65.19 MB)
Thursday, 26 July 2012
A Public Conversation with Rev Peter Beck - Christchurch City Councillor and former Dean of Christ Church Cathedral. In the aftermath of the city's quakes, Peter Beck was seen by many as the 'public face' of Christchurch. In 2011 he resigned as Dean and stood - successfully - for the city council. Professor Andrew Bradstock, Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, talks with Peter about the events of the past 18 months, his transition from Dean to councillor, Christchurch's present and future, and more. 16 May 2012.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox – Making Mwari Christian: The Case of the Shona of Zimbabwe (69.78 MB)
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “Making Mwari Christian: The case of the Shona of Zimbabwe”. 16 May 2012.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox – Transforming the Rainbow Serpent into a Rainbow Spirit: How God Became Australian (65.66 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “Transforming the Rainbow Serpent into a Rainbow Spirit: How God Became Australian”. 9 May 2012.

De Carle Lectures 2012: Professor James Cox - The ‘God’ Controversy in Pre-Christian Indigenous Religions (74.60 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
Professor Emeritus James Cox of the University of Edinburgh presents his 2012 De Carle lecture on the topic of “The ‘God’ Controversy in Pre-Christian Indigenous Religions”. 2 May 2012.

CSAFE and CTPI: Public Square – Climate Change: Just Sit Back and Enjoy the Grapes? (80.24 MB)
Friday, 20 July 2012
National business commentator Rod Oram, climate change scientist Dr Jim Salinger and Chief Executive of the Methodist Mission, Laura Black, discuss major ethical issues surrounding the climate change debate. Hosted jointly by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues and the Centre for Sustainability: Agriculture, Food, Energy, Environment. 11 October 2011.

2011 Carl Smith Medal Lecture: Jacinta Ruru: Undefined and Unresolved: Maori Legal Rights to Water (60.34 MB)
Monday, 16 July 2012
Jacinta Ruru of the Faculty of Law presents the 2011 Carl Smith Lecture on the topic “Undefined and Unresolved: Maori Legal Rights to Water”. 16 April 2011.

CTPI: Public Square – Changing the Guard at Rome, Canterbury and Wellington: Time for New Models of Leadership in the 21st-Century Church? (86.31 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion reflecting on the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI and the recent appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury and Anglican Bishop of Wellington. Panellists include: Most Rev Colin Campbell, Rev Dr Margaret Mayman, Amy Armstrong, Laura Black and Terry Drummond. 26 February 2013.

CTPI: Public Square - In Good Faith? Should Government Fund Churches to Deliver Welfare - and What Would happen if They Didn’t? (85.32 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
A Panel discussion with Major Campbell Roberts (Salvation Army), Dr Nicola Atwool (Dept of Sociology, Gender and Social Work), Assoc Prof Greg Dawes (Dept of Philosophy), and Gwenda Kendrew (Divisional Manager, Anglican Care South Canterbury). 7 June 2012.

CTPI: Public Square: Aspects of Aged Care: Crisis, Costs and Compassion (89.13 MB)
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a public panel discussion with Dr Judy McGregor, Human Rights Commission, author of the report “Care Counts”, Gillian Bremner, CEO Presbyterian Support, Susan Davidson, Director Age Concern Dunedin, Dr Richard Egan, Preventive & Social Medicine, Shayne Walker, Department of Sociology, Gender and Social Work. Moderated by Prof Andrew Bradstock, Centre for Theology and Public Issues. 21 June 2012.

Theology and Religion: Under the Gaze of the Stars: Japanese Buddhism and Star Mandalas (72.93 MB)
Friday, 6 July 2012
Professor Bernard Faure of Columbia University presents an open lecture on the topic of astral worship, star rituals and star mandalas in Japanese Buddhism. 12 April 2012.

IPL: Professor Tony Ballantyne - Knowledge and Communication in Colonial Otago (70.65 MB)
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Professor Tony Ballantyne presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Knowledge and Communication in Colonial Otago”. 8 May 2012

IPL: Professor Murray Rae - Theology and the Pursuit of Truth (59.00 MB)
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Professor Murray Rae of the Department of Theology and Religion presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Theology and the Pursuit of Truth”. 13 October 2011.

IPL: Professor Richard Walter (64.07 MB)
Monday, 2 July 2012
Professor Richard Walter of the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology) presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic of “Challenges and Diversions in Pacific Archaeology” on 19 October 2011. Professor Walter's research interests include prehistory and archaeology of Oceania with a special interest in Melanesia and Polynesia; material culture analysis; history of archaeological method and theory; ethno-archaeology; and faunal analysis.

Faculty of Law: Public Law Toolbox: Why it Matters (47.04 MB)
Friday, 29 June 2012
Mai Chen of CHENPALMER Law Specialists, and distinguished Otago Law alumna discusses New Zealand Public and Employment Law. Mai has recently had her book, Public Law Toolbox published, and she has contributed greatly to public and employment law discourse in New Zealand.

IPL: Professor Andrew Geddis (56.47 MB)
Friday, 29 June 2012
Professor Andrew Geddis, Faculty of Law, presents his Inaugural Professorial Lecture on the topic “Of Flags and Protest: Dissent, Offence and the Limits of Free Speech”.13 September 2011.

NCPACS: Remembering ANZAC Day: Red Poppy or White Poppy? (45.58 MB)
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
This public discussion looks at the meaning of ANZAC Day remembrance. In particular, it discusses how we honour our military through wearing the red poppy, but also how we honour those who choose different paths to peace through wearing the white poppy, and those who seek to do justice to both perspectives by wearing both the red and white poppies. Speakers:Professor Kevin Clements (Director, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies), Associate Professor Richard Jackson (Deputy Director, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies), Colonel Roger McElwain (Chief Executive Officer, Language Centre and Foundation Year; previously with the NZ Army)

Public Square: Lessons from the Breivik trial, May 2012 (87.15 MB)
Monday, 25 June 2012
‘Creative Responses to Extremism: Lessons from the Breivik trial’ Panel: Professor Birgit Brock-Utne (Norway), Professor Kevin Clements, Associate Professor Richard Jackson Chair: Professor Andrew Bradstock, May 10, 2012

CTPI: Public Square, Euthanasia - Panel, April 2012 (96.33 MB)
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
‘Euthanasia and assisted suicide: A discussion we need to have’ Panel: Professor Sean Davison, Hon. Maryan Street, MP, Professor Grant Gillett, John Kleinsman, Associate Professor Colin Gavaghan Chair: Professor Paul Trebilco. This event includes the presentation of a research paper on attitudes towards euthanasia in New Zealand by Thomas Noakes-Duncan.

CTPI: Public Square, Euthanasia - Questions, April 2012 (55.38 MB)
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
‘Euthanasia and assisted suicide: A discussion we need to have’ Panel: Professor Sean Davison, Hon. Maryan Street, MP, Professor Grant Gillett, John Kleinsman, Associate Professor Colin Gavaghan Chair: Professor Paul Trebilco. This event includes the presentation of a research paper on attitudes towards euthanasia in New Zealand by Thomas Noakes-Duncan.

Dan and Gwen Taylor Lecture - 2012 (61.08 MB)
Thursday, 10 May 2012
‘Does the Philosophy of Fiction Rest on a Mistake? ‘ presented by Professor Derek Matravers, The Open University and Emmanuel College, Cambridge

CTPI: Public Square, Secularism, April 2012 (85.87 MB)
Monday, 7 May 2012
We Don't 'Do' God: Secularism and the NZ State. Panel: Rev Dr Lynne Baab, Glyn Carpenter, Dr Bryce Edwards, Assoc Prof John Stenhouse.

Abbey College Prestige Lecture 2012: Len Cook (57.22 MB)
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Len Cook, President of the NZ Institute of Public Administration presents 'Government Performance - thought and theatre'. Abbey College is celebrating its first four years as the University's residential college for postgraduate students. Held April 03, 2012.

CTPI: Public Square, Vulnerable Children, February 2012 (94.49 MB)
Thursday, 5 April 2012
'Our Vulnerable Children' - a public forum exploring responses to the Government's Green Paper 'Every child thrives, belongs, achieves. Panel: Chris Trotter, Professor Mark Henaghan, Jenny Munro, Dr Pauline Gulliver.

Faculty of Law: F.W. Guest Lecture 2012, Professor Andrew Ashworth (64.26 MB)
Thursday, 22 March 2012
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host the 2012 New Zealand Law Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Professor Andrew Ashworth, Vinerian Professor of English Law. The topic is: 'Negotiating the Fundamental Right to Personal Liberty: Four Problem Cases'.

CTPI: Public Square, Asset Sales, February 2012 (127.16 MB)
Thursday, 22 March 2012
'If you were Prime Minister, would you sell New Zealand's assets?', February 2012. A public forum in which expert witnesses present their views on the issue to an equally-informed and distinguished panel. Witnesses: Dr Geoff Bertram; Gillain Bremner; Stuart McLauchlan; Professor Robert Patman. Panel: Jacqui Dean, MP; Professor Paul Hansen; Hon. Peter Hodgson; Chris Trotter; Metiria Turei, MP.

CTPI: Public Square, December 2011 (86.20 MB)
Thursday, 12 January 2012
'The Public Square' is a public forum organised and hosted by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues where a panel of experts discuss current affairs. December 2011. The panelists this time are: Clare Curran; Shane Gallagher; Janine Hayward; and Michael Woodhouse.

CTPI: Public Square, November 2011 (68.79 MB)
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
'The Public Square' is a public forum organised and hosted by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues where a panel of experts discuss current affairs. November 2011. The panelists this time are: Chris Laidlaw; Bishop Victoria Matthews; Prof Robert Patman; and Anne Stevens.

CTPI: Public Square – Re-defining Marriage: Threat? Right? or Non-Issue? (85.53 MB)
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion on the topic of “Re-defining Marriage: Threat? Right? or Non-Issue?”. Panellists include Neill Ballantyne (Queer Support Coordinator, OUSA & National Secretary, Student Christian Movement of Aotearoa); Rev Stu Crossan (Vicar, St Matthew's Anglican Church, Dunedin); Rev Dr James Harding (Department of Theology, Senior Lecturer in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies); Rev Nimarota Lale (Minister, Pacific Islands Presbyterian Church, North Dunedin); Jill McDonald (Marriage Celebrant) and Professor Nicola Peart (Faculty of Law, expert on family and property law). 13 August 2012.

Winter Lecture Series - 2011: A Hollow Democracy? Why New Zealand elections are increasingly meaningless to voters (74.40 MB)
Friday, 30 September 2011
Discover the Otago phenomenon for yourself and come along to free public lectures in Auckland and Wellington on a range of relevant and challenging issues that affect so many New Zealanders. Held July-August, 2011.

F.W Guest Lecture 2011: Capitalism, Revolutions and our Rule of Law (70.36 MB)
Thursday, 8 September 2011
The Faculty of Law is pleased to host Mr Jack Hodder, Chairman and Partner, Chapman Tripp as the 2011 FW Guest Memorial speaker. The topic is "Capitalism, Revolutions and our Rule of Law". Held August 10, 2011.

Dan and Gwen Taylor Lecture - 2010 (36.84 MB)
Friday, 15 July 2011
Annette Baier, Department of Philosophy presents the first annual Dan and Gwen Taylor lecture.

On Shaky Ground - earthquakes and their consequences (120.41 MB)
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Public forum held 31 May, 2011. Rev Dr Peter Carrell (Director of Education, Theology House, Diocese of Christchurch), Karen Clements (Area Manager, Red Cross Otago), Dr Andrew Gorman (Department of Geology, University of Otago), Sarah Hexamer (Co-ordinator, Neighbourhood Support Otago), Dr Caroline Orchiston (School of Business, University of Otago), Sue Russell (Executive Officer, Council of Social Services, Dunedin)

Abbey College Prestige Lecture 2011: Peter Stupples (67.84 MB)
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Peter Stupples, Senior Lecturer, Dunedin School of Art. Abbey College is celebrating its first three years as the University's residential college for postgraduate students.

Future of Fairness 2011: Pushing drugs & modifying genes - bioethics in sports medicine (38.89 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Associate Professor David Gerrard OBE, CNZM, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Future of Fairness 2011: What's fairness got to do with it? Assessing gene doping in sports (34.56 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Professor Ronald Green, the Eunice and Julian Cohen Professor for the Study of Ethics and Human Values, Dartmouth College presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Future of Fairness 2011: Life isn't fair, but should it be? (31.85 MB)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Associate Professor Andy Miah, Director of Creative Futures Research Centre, Faculty of Business and Creative industries, University of the West of Scotland presents at the 2011 Future of Fairness Symposium. Whether in the sporting arena, the genetics lab or the exam hall, new technologies present new challenges for ideas of 'fairness' and justice. The Future of Fairness speakers will consider the complex and intriguing relationship between technological advances and ideas of fairness. March 22/23, 2011.

Wikileaks: Guardian of the Public Interest or Hotbed of Anarchy? (40.94 MB)
Monday, 18 April 2011
The Faculty of Law and the New Zealand Law Foundation Centre for Law and Policy in Emerging Technologies hosted a panel discussion chaired by Colin Gavaghan, Director of the New Zealand Law Foundation Centre for Law and Policy in Emerging Technologies. In this public lecture Mr Jeffrey Matsuura, Fullbright Senior Scholar and Counsel, Alliance Law Group Washington DC, and Andy Miah, Professor of Ethics and Emerging Technologies from the University of West Scotland, offer their expert perspectives on this vexed and engaging question. March 24, 2011.

New Directions in Jazz (68.36 MB)
Friday, 15 April 2011
Dr. Dan Bendrups and Dr. Robert Burns, Department of Music with the help of Dunedin band subject2change and Marimba player Pedro Carneiro show us some new directions in jazz.

NCPACS: From Parihaka to Nationhood (30.19 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
He kai kora nui te riri - "War Consumes everything like a raging fire". Open lecture by Sir Paul Reeves, former Governor General and Archbishop of Aotearoa New Zealand, Chancellor of AUT University. Sir Paul Reeves' whakapapa is to Taranaki. His talk focuses on Te Whiti's non violent resistance at Parihaka and the subsequent imprisonment and deportation of the resisters to Dunedin. He reflects on what Parihaka and the New Zealand wars mean for New Zealanders' concept of nationhood in the 21st century. Given on March 17, 2011.

NCPACS: Breaking Cycles of Violence - Trauma, Resilience and Peacebuilding (57.05 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Professor Vernon E. Jantzi, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, co-founder and former director of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University. Given on November 24, 2010.

NCPACS: A conversation with Chris Laidlaw, November 2011 (82.46 MB)
Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Chris Laidlaw in conversation with Professor Kevin Clements, National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, November 2011. Chris Laidlaw is a broadcaster, columnist, author, Regional Councillor, sports commentator and former Rhodes Scholar, Ambassador, All Black and MP.

Winter Lecture Series - 2010: Using 'god-talk' in a secular society - time for a new conversation on public issues? (64.41 MB)
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
As a secular society in New Zealand, do we exclude religious voices from the ‘public square’? Professor Bradstock argues that a new type of public discourse is necessary as we seek solutions to the serious issues we face today. He highlights three of these issues – soaring prison numbers, the gap between rich and poor, and the threat to the environment. Given on September 16, 2010.

Turning 300: A Celebration of Samuel Johnson (110.79 MB)
Monday, 7 March 2011
Dr. Paul Tankard, Department of English, University of Otago and Dr. Ken Smith, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Bradford, present readings from Samuel Johnson. Given on September 10, 2009.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving endemic disease (62.69 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 5, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving on root crops (72.05 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on September 28, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving guns, germs and steel (59.08 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 12, 2010.

De Carle Lectures 2010: Melanesian Success and Survival - Surviving logging (61.54 MB)
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Tim Bayliss-Smith, De Carle fellow 2010, University of Otago; Reader in Pacific Geography, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge and Fellow of St. John's College presents the 2010 De Carle lectures. Given on October 19, 2010.

NCPACS: A Swedish Critique of the War in Afghanistan (29.08 MB)
Friday, 21 January 2011
Open lecture by Maj Britt Theorin, a Swedish social democratic politician and life long advocate for the non violent resolution of conflict. Given on November 17, 2010.