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Language as a Catalyst for Polarisation and Hate Crimes
Join Dr. Awni Etaywe, for a powerful seminar exploring how language fuels polarisation and hate crimes—and what we can do to prevent another tragedy like Christchurch on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
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Thesis Talk
Thesis Talk is a facilitated academic discussion for HDR candidates to connect to and through ideas with research peers. Join the monthly online session to explore different topics, theories and practicalities. Talk through the nitty-gritty of research practices and reflect on your work.
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Entomophagy, cultural entomology, and insect biodiversity loss in Africa
Caswell Munyai, a Senior Lecturer in invertebrate biology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, will discuss the history and global distribution of edible insects, with a focus on entomophagy and entomotherapy in Africa.
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Economic Justice for Indigenous Australians in the Renewable Energy Transition
Join visiting academic Associate Professor Duygu Yengin from the University of Adelaide for a seminar exploring “Economic Justice for Indigenous Australians in the Renewable Energy Transition" on Friday, 26 September 2025.
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Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan
Join our Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan classes to learn a unique style of Tai Chi combined with other martial arts and dance movements! The classes run every Monday at 5.30 pm, from 29 September - 1 December.
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Chinese kung fu classes for kids
Join our kung fu classes specialised for children. It’s more than just exercise—it’s a journey to a healthier, brighter, and more focused future for every child! The classes run every Monday at 5.30 pm, from 29 September - 1 December.
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Traditional Chinese painting
The Confucius Institute welcomes you to join our traditional Chinese painting sessions every Tuesday from 5 pm - 6.30 pm, starting 30 September till 2 December.
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Chinese calligraphy for beginners
The CDU Confucius Institute is now offering Chinese calligraphy for beginners, a new course on the CDU Casuarina campus. The workshops will run every Tuesday, from 5 pm - 6 pm, starting 30 September to 2 December.
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Public Screening: MILKUM GA WALŊA pattern, camera, life
A special screening of the astonishing intellectual and creative legacy of Paul Gurrumuruwuy Wunungmurra
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Making tile cats (Wa Mao)
Come and join us to learn the art of making folk crafts from Yunnan Province, China. Learn how to shape clay (knead, pinch, carve) while hearing stories about tile cats, starting from 1 October till 3 December, 5 pm - 6 pm, every Wednesday.
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Zen Dance workshops
The CDU Confucius Institute is offering Zen Dance workshops on the CDU Casuarina campus every Wednesday from 5 pm - 6 pm, starting on 1 October to 3 December.
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Ba Duan Jin Eight Brocades
The Confucius Institute welcomes you to join our Tai Chi journey for beginners (Ba Duan Jin - Eight Brocades) practice sessions every Wednesday from 5.45 pm - 6.45 pm, starting 1 October till 3 December.
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Chinese language speaking course
Come to practice with us and learn how to speak Chinese more fluently and confidently in various contexts. Classes will run every Wednesday, from 6 pm - 8 pm, starting 1 October to 03 December.
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Chinese paper cutting
The Confucius Institute welcomes you to join our Chinese paper cutting class every Thursday from 5 pm - 6 pm, starting 2 October till 4 December.
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Adult Chinese for beginners (Level 1)
Come and join us to master the pronunciation rules of Chinese and understand the basic formation of the Chinese writing system (Hanzi). The classes will be held every Thursday, starting from 02 October to 04 December.
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