Open Fora

Equity and Diversity Open Fora explore a range of social issues of relevance to UWS and the Greater Western Sydney community. The forums are free and everyone is welcome to attend, staff, students and the general public.



2013 Fora

Past Events

Liberal Government, Liberal Education

8 August 2013

Guest Speaker

  • Senator the Hon Brett Mason
    Shadow Minister for Universities and Research and Liberal National Party Senator for Queensland 

Discrimination and Mental Health

25 July 2013

Guest Speaker

  • Kate Carnell AO
    CEO beyondblue

Does Australia Need Anti-Terrorism Laws

16 May

Guest Speaker

  • Roger Wilkins AO
    Secretary of the Attorney General's Department

Moving from Communism to Capitalism - Polish Round Table 1989

21 March

Guest Speaker

  • Dr Patryk Pleskot, Researcher at Institute of National Remembrance, Poland and UWS Visiting Fellow

Link to video of this Forum on UWS YouTube(opens in a new window)

The Road to Success

6 March

Guest Speakers

  • Christine Cawsey AM, FACEL, Principal Rooty Hill High School, Member GWS Giants AFL Board
  • Emad Elkheir, Multicultural Programs Coordinator - Greater Western Sydney
  • Chelsea Roffey, First woman to umpire an AFL grand final, Journalist

Link to video of this Forum on UWS YouTube(opens in a new window)

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