Events

Classical/Liberal Education Revival in Australia Australia has a growing movement to revive classical and liberal education. Education commentator Dr Kevin Donnelly has convened annual forums since 2022, bringing together educators and parents committed to an education that is “intellectually rigorous, morally grounded and spiritually enlightening”. The fourth forum, held 3 October 2025 in Adelaide, drew […]

The Campion College Shakespeare Symposium Campion College’s Centre for the Study of the Western Tradition (CSWT) hosted its annual Shakespeare Symposium from 5–6 September 2025 at the College’s Sydney campus. The event brought together scholars, students, and educators to explore the intersections between Shakespeare’s works and key themes in Western philosophy[1]. As part of Campion’s

The Humanities for Leadership Program at St Andrew’s College St Andrew’s College at the University of Sydney has launched a unique initiative blending ethical reflection with liberal education. The Humanities for Leadership program offers undergraduates an opportunity to engage with deep questions through philosophy, literature, and the arts[1]. Rather than training students in managerial technique,

On 20 June 2025, Professor Simon Haines visited Cranbrook School in Sydney to address high school students on Western Civilisation and the Four Kinds of Knowledge. This special lecture saw students excused from regular classes to engage with the intellectual heritage of the West. It comes at a time when Australian students are showing a