Public
lectures
in Aotearoa
Upcoming talks at universities and institutions across Aotearoa. Free and ticketed events.
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Great graduates speaker series: We counsel, we don't cancel
This lecture explores what happens when disability is viewed as a powerful cultural lens rather than merely a problem to solve.
The Enabling Technology of Photonics
Professor John Dudley will give an overview of photonics, detailing the interplay between basic science and innovation.
Building Back Better: 15 Years of Earthquake Engineering Lessons from Christchurch
Professor Stefano Pampanin discusses the 15 years of earthquake engineering lessons learned from Christchurch.
Aviation Conversations
A panel discussion exploring aerial mapping technology held at the MOTAT Aviation Hall.
Friday 1 May
Saturday 2 May
Sunday 3 May
Monday 4 May
Tuesday 5 May
A Day in the Life of an Archaeologist
Dr Josh Emmitt details the daily life of a museum archaeologist, from digging into the past to challenging misconceptions.
Health Innovators Summit: Designing a World-Class Health System: A Global Blueprint for New Zealand
Explore ideas for a high-performing health system for New Zealand, featuring insights from global health policy expert Dr Ezekiel Emanuel.
Wednesday 6 May
Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire
Explore Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire as part of the Between the Lines seminar series.
New Zealand's Space Future: From Rocket Lab to National Strategy
Explore the future of space in New Zealand, covering topics from Rocket Lab to developing a national strategy.
Information Session: Business Administration – Postgraduate Certificate in Business
Explore the Business Administration – Postgraduate Certificate in Business and its pathway to an Executive MBA.
Thursday 7 May
Curator talk – Standing tall: a century of the Clock Tower
A captivating journey through time uncovering the secrets behind the iconic Clock Tower.
Public Seminar | Professor Derick de Jongh
Professor Derick de Jongh will discuss distinctive contours of African vs Western leadership theories, using Chief Albert Luthuli as a case study.
The Fall of Saigon - 50 years on
Mr Frank Wilson discusses his experiences witnessing the Fall of Saigon in 1975 and its implications for New Zealand.
Saturday 9 May
Screening: Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language
A special screening celebrating New Zealand Sign Language week, featuring 'Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language'.
Kaitohu Director’s exhibition tour
Join Ruth Buchanan for a tour of 'The Blue Dome' exhibition, exploring Selina Ersahdi’s commissioned films and installation.
Secrets of the Southern Ocean: Otago's Deep-Sea Research Programme
Learn about Otago's Deep-Sea Research Programme, exploring the secrets of the Southern Ocean.
Sunday 10 May
Monday 11 May
Everything but the medicine - A doctor's tale
Lucy O’Hagan performs readings from her acclaimed memoir, Everything But the Medicine: A Doctor’s Tale.
Canterbury Water: Ecology, Irrigation, and the Future of Our Freshwater
This event discusses Canterbury Water's focus on ecology, irrigation, and the future of freshwater.
Tuesday 12 May
Reliability Options in Renewables-Dominated Electricity Markets
Authors: Shaun McRae and Frank Wolak Abstract Capacity mechanisms are an increasingly popular tool for ensuring that demand can be met as electricity...
Hamilton Public Lecture by Professor Nicola Daly
Professor Nicola Daly discusses the underestimated power of picturebooks as reflections of what we want to pass on to our tamariki-mokopuna.
Wednesday 13 May
Thursday 14 May
LNG and New Zealand's Energy Balancing Act: Lessons from Asia-Pacific
This lecture explores governance and operating experience across various regulatory environments, examining New Zealand's energy trilemma.
Speech-language therapists can talk you into anything
Professor Clare McCann delivers her Inaugural Lecture exploring the power and scope of speech-language therapists.
Equity in Health: Progress and Challenges for Māori Wellbeing
Professor Papaarangi Reid presents on the progress and ongoing challenges related to Māori wellbeing and health equity.
Inaugural Lecture by Professor Jonathan Barrett
Professor Jonathan Barrett discusses respecting equal human dignity, focusing on taxation and commercial law in the human rights state.
Monday 18 May
Deloitte Presents: Human × machine lab: Getting human and machine relationships right in HR and workforce decisions
Explore redefining HR responsibilities in the human-machine relationship at the Human x Machines Lab.
Deloitte Presents: Perspectives in data: Building Aotearoa's future with Databricks and Tech Women
This seminar explores building Aotearoa's future using data, featuring Databricks and insights from Tech Women.
Deloitte presents: Regional tech panel: Future of tech in Marlborough
Register on Humanitix - Deloitte presents: Regional tech panel: Future of tech in Marlborough hosted by Deloitte Techweek26.
Tuesday 19 May
Deloitte Presents: The art of the possible: Leveraging AI for energy resilient value chains
Deloitte Techweek26 explores how AI can be leveraged to build energy resilient value chains.
Deloitte Presents: Agentic blueprinting: Driving value from AI
Deloitte Techweek26 will present on Agentic blueprinting to help drive value from AI.
Deloitte Presents: Your next customer may not be human!
Deloitte Techweek26 presents a talk exploring the idea that a customer may not be human.
Deloitte presents: Vibe coding or tech debt? Building fast without paying later
Deloitte Techweek26 explores the balance between rapid development and incurring technical debt.
Our Mysterious Brain: The Making and Breaking of Memories - AUCKLAND
Neuroscientist Emeritus Distinguished Professor Cliff Abraham FRSNZ discusses how nerve cells in the brain facilitate memory formation and forgetting.
Thursday 21 May
Celebrate 50 years Bachelor of Social Work | 1976–1985
An event series reflecting on the past to inform the present and envision the future of the Bachelor of Social Work qualification.
The European Union, Asia and New Zealand
H.E. Mr Lawrence Meredith, EU Ambassador to New Zealand, will explore how Europe and New Zealand are strengthening ties in an interconnected global environment.
It’s the little things that count: lessons in metabolism, academia and life
Professor Jennifer Miles-Chan delivers her Inaugural Lecture, exploring lessons found across metabolism, academia, and daily life.
Tuesday 26 May
Hamilton Public Lecture by Professor Judy Bowen
Professor Judy Bowen will discuss the reliability, usability, and safety of technology embedded in our daily lives.
Close Encounters with the Shark Side
Join Clinton Duffy, Curator of Marine Biology, for a guided talk before the Sharks exhibition goes overseas, featuring unique shark specimens.
Vamlet: Dark Prince of Denmark
Experience the show Hamlet, featuring content themes like blood, violence, and depictions of mental distress.
Wednesday 27 May
Thursday 4 June
Monday 8 June
Wednesday 17 June
Thursday 18 June
Wednesday 24 June
Thursday 25 June
Film screening of fugue notes
Experience the first screening of 'fugue notes' (2025) by Selina Ershadi, remastered for the London BFI Film Festival.
This Thinking Life: Voting and elections in ancient Rome
Explore the intricacies of voting and elections as they occurred in ancient Rome during this 'This Thinking Life' webinar.
Wednesday 1 July
Thursday 2 July
Evacuation Tapes, a reading by Ruth Buchanan
Artspace hosts Ruth Buchanan for a live reading of her artwork and published collection, Evacuation Tapes.
This Thinking Life: Generative AI, contaminated information and rhubarb
Explore generative AI, contaminated information, and rhubarb in this webinar from the 'This Thinking Life' series.
Wednesday 8 July
Thursday 9 July
Friday 17 July