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Upcoming Humanities events

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05 Jul July

CANCELLED - The Luck of The Irish: Professor Jane Malthus on Irish fashion designer Rosaria Hall

Sunday, 5 July 2020 at 2:00pm - Toitū Otago Settlers Musuem, Dunedin
‘The Luck of the Irish: how the Irish helped shape New Zealand' series of public lectures marks the centenary of a momentous year in Irish history when the island was partitioned into two administration zones – Northern and Southern Ireland. In this session, Professor Jane Malthus presents on Irish fashion designer Rosaria Hall.

18 Jul July

Meet the Fellows

Saturday, 18 July 2020 at 1:00pm - Dunedin Public Art Gallery, 30 The Octagon
Meet the Fellows: John Newton – Robert Burns Fellow; Elena de Roo – University of Otago College of Education/Creative New Zealand Children's Writer in Residence; Kristie Mortimer – Caroline Plummer Fellow in Community Dance; and Kenneth Young – Mozart Fellow

22 Jul July

Irish and Scottish Film Night (7) - The Guard

Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 5:30pm - Quad 4, Geology Building, North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016
Please join the Centre for Irish and Scottish studies for the seventh installment of our film night, with Emer Lyons introducing 'The Guard'.

 

Southland Campus - Teaching Information Evening

Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 7:00pm - University of Otago Southland Campus, 100 Nelson Street, Invercargill
Wednesday, 22 July 2020 at 7pm - Southland Campus, 100 Nelson Street, Invercargill

02 Aug August

The Luck of The Irish: Professor Tony Ballantyne on the poet, journalist and politician, Thomas Bracken

Sunday, 2 August 2020 at 2:00pm - Toitū Otago Settlers Musuem, Dunedin
‘The Luck of the Irish: how the Irish helped shape New Zealand' series of public lectures marks the centenary of a momentous year in Irish history when the island was partitioned into two administration zones – Northern and Southern Ireland. In this session, Professor Tony Ballantyne presents on the poet, journalist and politician, Thomas Bracken.

31 Aug August

Inaugural Professorial Lecture - Professor Jacob Edmond

Monday, 31 August 2020 at 5:30pm - Archway 1 Lecture Theatre, Union St East, Dunedin
Professor Jacob Edmond delivers his Inaugural Professorial Lecture (IPL) titled: “Hā ki roto”: Suffocating Literature, Exploding Words

06 Sep September

The Luck of The Irish: Dr Dorothy Page on Harriet Morison, trade unionist and feminist

Sunday, 6 September 2020 at 2:00pm - Toitū Otago Settlers Musuem, Dunedin
‘The Luck of the Irish: how the Irish helped shape New Zealand' series of public lectures marks the centenary of a momentous year in Irish history when the island was partitioned into two administration zones – Northern and Southern Ireland. In this session, Dr Dorothy Page presents on Harriet Morison, trade unionist and feminist.

09 Sep September

Irish and Scottish Film Night (9) - Angela's Ashes

Wednesday, 9 September 2020 at 5:30pm - Quad 4, Geology Building, North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016
Please join the Centre for Irish and Scottish studies for the ninth instalment, and the last Irish movie – 'Angela's Ashes', introduced by Dr Majella Cullinane.