Since its establishment in 1997, The Hawke Centre has developed a public events program reflecting its stated themes: strengthening our democracy, valuing our diversity and building our future, with topics ranging from human rights to environment, economy and science, and many more. Our Centre is widely recognised as a tangible expression of the University of South Australia's commitment to engage meaningfully with the community. Its focus also complements the longstanding reputation of South Australia as a crucible for social inquiry and inventiveness. In addition to a public event program examining key ideas and solutions for twenty-first century society, we offer an active partnerships strategy, inter-sectoral sessions between business, government and other agencies, as well as bringing attention to key research areas within and beyond the University of South Australia. The Hawke Centre is also home of the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery which offers a dedicated guest gallery space for organisations to convey their social messages through art and conduct important outreach. The University reserves the right to edit or delete any content (including but not limited to comments, images, videos) that it deems to be offensive, discriminatory, profane, indecent, slanderous, obscene, soliciting, threatening or illegal and block any users who post such content. This also includes commercial content and unsolicited advertising. Please do not post material that could be considered an infringement on the rights of others. While the views presented by speakers within the Hawke Centre public program are their own and are not necessarily those of either the University of South Australia or The Hawke Centre, they are presented in the interest of open debate and discussion in the community and reflect our themes of: strengthening our democracy - valuing our diversity - and building our future.
