• 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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February15
After the Thaw: How to deal with China – Sydney
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
CIS welcomes our Scholars-in-residence James Mann and Alice Han to discuss the growing tensions between China and pacific powers
February8
After the Thaw: How to deal with China – Brisbane
Ovolo Incholm Hotel, 73 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD 4000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
CIS returns to Brisbane with Scholars-in-residence James Mann and Alice Han to discuss the growing tensions between China and pacific powers.
January30
Is Britain broken?
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
CIS welcome Lord Daniel Hannan to discuss the political and cultural quagmire Britain finds itself in.
January24
Emily Hanford: Sold a Story
Online Event
9:00 am – 10:00 am AEST
CIS welcomes podcaster Emily Hanford to discuss how teaching kids to read went so wrong
December6
2022 CIS Members Christmas Soirée
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Thank you for your generous support throughout 2022. In recognition, CIS invites its members to celebrate the festive season
November29
Prudence and Power: the Writings of Owen Harries
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
CIS welcomes eminent journalist Paul Kelly to launch the recent book Prudence and Power: the Writings of Owen Harries, followed by a discussion with Michael Easson, Sue Windybank and Tom Switzer.

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