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Challenging Colonial Copaganda Webinar

Friends! Get your diaries out and get ready to join Brisbane Free University for a special lunchtime webinar focused on CHALLENGING COLONIAL COPAGANDA. On Thursday 25th July from 12.30pm – 2pm we’ll be bringing together four dedicated First Nations writers, … Continue reading

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Updates & Upcoming Events

Hello Brisbane Free University! Apologies for the slow update here, but we figured it was time to bring you a bit of an update about some of the work that we have been doing under the banner of Brisbane Free … Continue reading

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We Charge Genocide: Exploring South Africa’s case to the ICJ & the struggle for a free Palestine

Join Brisbane Free University, Justice for Palestine – Meanjin & Radio Reversal – 4zzz for a free, public discussion and live podcast recording as we try to understand the significance of South Africa’s case to the International Court of Justice … Continue reading

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Brisbane Free University – an update!

Hello Brisbane Free University! If you’ve maneuvered your way to this site, you might have noticed that things here are a little out of date. But never fear! The Brisbane Free University project is still going strong – we are … Continue reading

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BFU presents: Housing Justice in Unjust Cities – Community forum & discussion

What? Panel discussion and community forum When? 5.30pm – 7.30pm Friday 24th September, 2021 Details:Brisbane Free University is collaborating with Fern Collective and Jonathan Sri, Councillor for the Gabba to host a public discussion on the housing crisis and the … Continue reading

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B(lockade) Free University: What is the ‘Australian Border’?

DETAILS: What? Public lecture & community discussion When? 6pm – 7.30pm, Tuesday 14th July Where? On the grassy oval at Raymond Park, near the Pineapple Hotel. We will also livestream the event via the Brisbane Free University facebook page. This … Continue reading

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B(lockade) Free University: The Politics and Ethics of Representation

What? Panel discussion and community conversation When? 6pm – 7pm, Tuesday 30th June, followed by open discussion and Q and A. Where? On the grassy oval at Raymond Park, near the Pineapple Hotel. This discussion will take place on the … Continue reading

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BFU presents: “Where are you from?” Panel discussion & Reading Group

When? Thursday 21st March, 6pm – 7.30pm Where? QUT Gardens Point, Lawn (Near entrance to the Goodwill Bridge and Riverstage) We gather on the unceded lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present … Continue reading

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Where to for Brisbane Free University in 2019?

BFU friends! We have two upcoming events to kick off the new year and settle into the BFU rhythm for 2019. 1. BFU Reading Group – Reading List discussion and planning chats Details: When? 6pm – 7.30pm, Thursday 31st January … Continue reading

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BFU & UQ Human Rights present: Adani – A defining moment for Indigenous Rights?

When? 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday 2 October, 2018. Where?  University of Queensland Anthropology Museum, Michie Building, St Lucia 4067 What?  Public lecture & panel discussion: Adani: A Defining Moment for Indigenous Rights in Australia?  Adani’s Carmichael mine, if it proceeds, … Continue reading

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