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Brisbane Free University is excited to announce that we will be running a couple of sessions at the Laura Street Festival.  This festival is an excellent local initiative, and is packed with heaps of fun stuff, which you can check … Continue reading →

Thank you everyone for a wonderful BFU session last night.  Carol Richards has kindly provided some notes from the presentation, which are available here: Presentation for Brisbane Free University ­ 12th November 2013 Read, share and bon appetit.

Join Brisbane Free University in our wonderful carpark home for a discussion on food systems. Topics will include a critique of the current food system, a vision of new systems to come, and a look into interesting food stuff that’s … Continue reading →

Next Tuesday 24th September, Brisbane Free University presents Yancey Orr with moderator (and witty commentator) Gerhard Hoffstaedter talking about Friedrich Engels & Marxism, and their relevance to contemporary discussions of freedom, surveillance, modern technology and alienation. Yancey will give a … Continue reading →

On Wednesday 2nd October, Brisbane Free University will present a panel discussion between Robert Austin, Rebecca Barrigos and Roxana Valdebenito on the post-Penguin student uprisings in Chile and student struggle in Australia.  These speakers will deliver short presentations, followed by … Continue reading →

Brisbane Free University is excited to present our first workshop series: a three part musical adventure with local musician Hannaka Johnson.  The 1 hour sessions will be presented over 3 weeks, each week covering a different are: rhythm, singing techniques … Continue reading →

This Wednesday 24 July at 6.30pm, Brisbane Free University presents Jon Crowe and Hugh Breakey talking through the processes of ethical reasoning. Jonathan Crowe is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland, where he teaches legal theory, constitutional law … Continue reading →

Brisbane Free University presents a panel on Australia’s indigenous state policies, such as the National Apology, native title and self-determination, and the ways in which they are critiqued and resisted. The event features presentations from Lyndon Murphy, a lecturer in … Continue reading →

The weather got us last time, but we’re trying again! BFU is proud to announce our first film night.   About the film:   “Do The Math” is a fast paced and inspiring film about the rising movement to solve … Continue reading →

Out first BFU Film Night has been postponed due to the weather. We’ll soon pick a new date within the next couple of weeks and will let you know. If checking the blog is a bit of bother, don’t forget … Continue reading →