• Liberty & Society Conferences

Applications for 2022 are now open.

The Centre for Independent Studies recognises the importance of exposing, challenging, and supporting young people who have an interest in exploring the foundations of a free society. The Liberty and Society student conferences are highly regarded with many participants saying the weekend was pivotal in building their personal philosophical framework. A must for anyone interested in exploring classical liberal ideas.

 

 

Liberty and Society is a unique conference program for undergraduates, recent graduates, and postgraduates. The goal of the Liberty and Society conferences is to create an intellectual environment where ideas and opinions about what makes a free society can be discussed, argued, and learnt. Generous scholarships allow everyone to apply.

Liberty and Society is for young people who may be questioning the standard answers they are getting regarding social, political, and economic issues. You may not see yourself as fitting into the ‘left’ or ‘right’ mould. This is an opportunity to consider the classical liberal perspective. Classical liberalism promotes individual freedom, private property, limited government, and free trade.

This is an opportunity to challenge yourself and build upon your existing philosophical framework with the support of CIS and our distinguished speakers and researchers.


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February28
An Evening with Konstantin Kisin – MELBOURNE
Plaza Ballroom Melbourne, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
The Centre for Independent Studies presents Konstantin Kisin live in Australia this February/March for a series events not to be missed!
February27
An Evening with Konstantin Kisin – PERTH
Perth Town Hall, 601 Hay Street, Perth, WA 6000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AWST
The Centre for Independent Studies presents Konstantin Kisin live in Australia this February/March for a series events not to be missed!
February27
An Evening with Konstantin Kisin
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm UTC
Join us in Perth (Feb 27), Melbourne (Feb 28) or Sydney (Mar 6), as we host Konstantin Kisin live events across Australia. Konstantin Kisin for an exciting live event. This event will be moderated by CIS Education Policy Director, Glenn Fahey.
February19
Education Crossroads: UK Thoughts for Down Under
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
7:30 am – 9:00 am AEST
CIS presents Amanda Spielman in an engaging breakfast discussion, reflecting on game-changing reforms in the English education system, addressing challenges, and unraveling key insights for Australian policymakers.
December5
2023 CIS Members Christmas Soirée
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
CIS invites you to celebrate the festive season with fellow CIS members!
November21
Cures vs Consequences: How does Government navigate the science? – PERTH
Novotel Perth Murray Street, 388 Murray Street, Perth, WA 6000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AWST
Are the cures worse than the disease? Matt Ridley joins us in Perth to discuss lessons from Government actions on virology, the pandemic and climate policy.

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