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Upcoming talks at universities and institutions across Aotearoa. Free and ticketed events.
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Global Tensions, Local Perspectives: Diaspora Communities in Uncertain Times
Panel discussion on diaspora communities navigating global tensions.
2026 WSBG Climate Festival Fortnight
2026 WSBG Climate Festival Fortnight at Victoria University
Building Back Better: 15 Years of Earthquake Engineering Lessons from Christchurch
Explore 15 years of earthquake engineering lessons from Christchurch.
Webinar - God Defend New Zealand: Defence Modernisation for the Information Age
Webinar discussing NZ's $12B defence commitment and modernisation needs, featuring Major General John Howard and Sir Rod Drury.
Fast Forward 2026: Transcolonisation!
Fast Forward 2026: Transcolonisation!
Friday 24 April
Monday 27 April
Tuesday 28 April
Te Reo o te Ao Tawhito: The Language of the Old
An evening exploring the pauku's journey, history, and cultural significance at Auckland War Memorial Museum.
NZIIA Akl Branch AGM 2026 + presentation on NZ’s Trade Policy During an Era of Geoeconomics and Global Conflict
NZIIA's Catherine Grant Makokera presents on New Zealand's trade policy in a changing world.
Prompt Poets Society: April's Tools - AI Engineering Auckland
The cogs of AI progress keep a turning! Join us as we discuss the latest and greatest with our April 2026 Prompt Poets Society.
Wednesday 29 April
Thursday 30 April
Great graduates speaker series: We counsel, we don't cancel
Discussing disability as a cultural lens rather than a problem.
The Enabling Technology of Photonics
This talk will present an overview of the enabling technology of photonics and the interplay between basic science and innovation.
Aviation Conversations
Panel discussion on aerial mapping technology at MOTAT.
Friday 1 May
Saturday 2 May
Unlocking the Collection: Behind the Scenes Tour
Explore MOTAT's collection in an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour.
Te Tiriti Workshops: Listening attentively
Te Papa hosts Te Tiriti workshops focusing on attentive listening.
Secrets of the Southern Ocean: Otago's Deep-Sea Research Programme
Otago's Deep-Sea Research Programme explores the Southern Ocean mysteries.
Sunday 3 May
Monday 4 May
Tuesday 5 May
Thursday 7 May
Curator talk – Standing tall: a century of the Clock Tower
Curator discusses the history and significance of Auckland's Clock Tower.
The Fall of Saigon - 50 years on
Former diplomat Frank Wilson discusses the fall of Saigon's impact on NZ and beyond.
Equity in Health: Progress and Challenges for Māori Wellbeing
Dr John Smith discusses progress and challenges in Māori wellbeing through equity in health.
Friday 8 May
Saturday 9 May
Women & Non-binary Artist Hui: Cyanotype Workshop
Cyanotype workshop led by Lulu for women and non-binary artists.
NZ Podcasting Summit
NZ Podcasting Summit for industry professionals.
NZSL Week: Whānau Fun
Celebrate New Zealand Sign Language Week with whānau-friendly activities on Rongomaraeroa, Te Papa’s marae.
Screening: Sign of the Times – The Story of New Zealand’s Visual Language
Screening of a documentary on NZ sign language.
Kaitohu Director’s exhibition tour
Kaitohu Director Ruth Buchanan tours The Blue Dome exhibition.
Monday 11 May
Wednesday 13 May
Thursday 14 May
Tuesday 19 May
Thursday 21 May
Tuesday 26 May
Wednesday 3 June
Thursday 4 June
Mamalu – A Lineage Embodied
Explore Samoan female tattooing as cultural knowledge.
Siva Mo Lou Soifua Manuia
Explore Siva Samoa movements for cultural and physical well-being.
Deep dive: Lecture by Mahdis Azarmandi
Mahdis Azarmandi lectures on Iran's war and peace issues through Peace and Conflict Studies.
Wednesday 17 June
Thursday 18 June
Wednesday 24 June
Thursday 25 June
Wednesday 1 July
Thursday 2 July
Wednesday 8 July
Thursday 9 July
Saturday 11 July