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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251008T200000
SUMMARY:Pacific Thought Network – Annual public panel
DESCRIPTION:Reimagining Pacific Futures Building on Pacific Thought Network's (PacTNet) Annual Pacific Lecture given in June 2025 by Professor Transform Aqorau, Vice Chancellor of Solomon Islands National University, the tok stori or talanoa (panel discussion) will focus on his call for us to re-imagine a future of the Blue Pacific Continent built on transformative leadership, regional solidarity, and the power of universities, especially the recent growth of national universities located in the heart of the Pacific. Listen to the Annual Pacific Lecture 2025 by Professor Transform Aqorau We will hear perspectives and responses from panellists: Leading Solomon Islands scholar on development, politics and leadership in the Pacific, Associate Professor Gordon Nanau (Head of Pacific Studies, University of Auckland)Pacific and Indigenous Studies scholar and esteemed Tongan educator, Dr Telesia Kalavite (Te Tumu, University of Otago)Higher education, leadership and international partnerships researcher and policy analyst for over 20 years, Ben Levy (PhD Candidate, University of Waikato; International Academic Programme Development Advisor, University of Otago)Facilitated by notable Fijian philosopher and scholar, Dr Tui Rakuita (Sociology, University of Otago; PacTNet Committee Member). Refreshments will be provided. Please join us for this enjoyable and thought-provoking evening proceeding the annual Pacific Voices Symposium happening the following day. Brought to you by Pacific Thought Network (PacTNet) in partnership with Pacific Development Office, University of Otago. 
LOCATION:Auahi Ora Room, University Union, 660 Cumberland Street, Dunedin
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