Humanities
Explore what it means to be human – what we think, what we write, what we believe and what we say. Our humanities cover the broad spectrum of the human condition through philosophy and religion, literature and writing, politics and society, and science and technology. I think, therefore I am!
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2024 in Review
<p>2024 has been a dramatic year on the political, economic and social world stage. We explore the big events from elections, to war, to protests and the big personalities. We will delve into the big
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Up, Up and Away! The History of Aviation in Australia
<p>From the beginning of time humans have dreamt of the magic of flight – a dream that was more urgent in Australia in our attempts to defeat the tyranny of distance. From the 19th century balloonists
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An Evening with Handel
<p>Listening to Handel’s Messiah is a great tradition of Christmas! Spend an evening exploring the life and music of this magnificent composer, with a special focus on his most famous choral
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Key Strategies to Minimise Risks of Share Trading
<p>This course is aimed to provide you key strategies to minimise the potential risks of share-trading. The potential risks could be related to macro-economy, financial crisis, share market meltdown,
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Basic Knowledge and Know-hows about Property Selling, Buying, Investing and Leasing
<p>This course is aimed to provide you with basic knowledge and know-hows about property selling, buying, investing & leasing. The key knowledge and know-hows include property valuation, sales &
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Journal & Memoir Writing
<p>There is an art to journal and memoir writing that lifts it from the banal to the sublime. Spend a day learning how to write meaningful and creative journals and memoirs. Explore styles of writing
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The Art of Storytelling
<p>Regardless of whether a text is fiction or creative non-fiction, an engaging story has several components that each work together to create an authentic and enjoyable experience for the reader.
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ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
<p>What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is like having a conversation with a computer, but instead of talking to a human, you're talking to a special program that's really good at understanding and generating
...ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
<p>What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is like having a conversation with a computer, but instead of talking to a human, you're talking to a special program that's really good at understanding and generating
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Birds, Bats and Relatives and the Enduring Legacy of Gerald Durrell's Books
<p>Join us on a ‘voyage’ to the world of books and animals – from Gerald Durrell’s books about Corfu and his family to stories about bats and adventures on Madagascar. Who are the modern-day
...Birds, Bats and Relatives and the Enduring Legacy of Gerald Durrell's Books
<p>Join us on a ‘voyage’ to the world of books and animals – from Gerald Durrell’s books about Corfu and his family to stories about bats and adventures on Madagascar. Who are the modern-day
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Reading Austen - The Big Six
<p>Jane Austen, much like the Brontё sisters and Charles Dickens, is a name most people are well-acquainted with and is often referenced in popular culture. Her six completed novels have endured
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