The School of Law and Justice welcomes you to our 2025 Research Seminar Series. Join us as academics and practitioners share their research on a range of topics including constitutional reform, Indigenous rights, legal education, and environmental policy. These monthly sessions offer a chance to engage with current issues affecting Australia’s legal landscape.
Next upcoming seminar
26
MAR
Will Australia Require Nuclear Energy to Achieve Carbon Zero Emissions by 2050?
Associate Professor Andrew Hemming
12:30 PM | Q402 (Toowoomba) or Zoom
Seminar details
📅 Time and date
When: Fourth Wednesday monthly
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (AEST)
🎯 Audience
Open to all:
- Staff
- Students
- Legal professionals
- Community
📍 Location
In-person: Q402 (Toowoomba)
or specified Ipswich room
Online: Via Zoom
(ID on flyer)
💰 Cost and parking
Entry: Free
Parking: Free visitor parking
at all campuses
Schedule
| Date | Speaker | Title | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 February* | Paul Chartrand | Reflections on Constitutional Reform and the Evolution of the State-Indigenous Relationship in Canada: Lessons for Australia? | Q402 (TWB)†/Zoom |
| 26 March | Associate Professor Andrew Hemming | Will Australia Require Nuclear Energy to Achieve Carbon Zero Emissions by 2050? | Q402 (TWB)/Zoom |
| 23 April | Professor Rachael Field (Bond) | Wellbeing in Legal Education | Q402 (TWB)/Zoom |
| 28 May | Associate Professor Rhett Martin | How Should the Agricultural Sector Respond to Natural Capital and Biodiversity Certification Regulation? | Q402 (TWB)/Zoom |
| 25 June | Professor Jonathan Crowe | Intuition as a Source of Legal Knowledge | Q402 (TWB)/Zoom |
| 23 July | Dr Sarah Butcher | Topic on Privacy | Q402 (TWB)/Zoom |
| 27 August | Katrina Pedersen | Neuroscience of Negotiation | Q402 (TWB)/Zoom |
| 24 September | Professor Kerstin Braun | Q402 (TWB)/Zoom | |
| 22 October | TBC | TBC | Q402 (TWB)/Zoom |
| 26 November | TBC | TBC | Q402 (TWB)/Zoom |
† TWB = Toowoomba campus
How to attend
Seminars are delivered in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and online attendance.
- In-person: Join us at either the Toowoomba campus (Q402) or specified Ipswich campus room. Free visitor parking is available.
- Online: Participate via Zoom using the meeting ID provided on the seminar flyer. Online attendees can fully participate in the Q&A session.
Registration
Registration is available through Microsoft Forms approximately two weeks before each seminar. The registration link will be posted on this page.
By registering, you will:
- Get calendar invites and seminar materials
- Be notified of any last-minute changes
- Have access to the Panopto recording after the seminar
Contact information
Series Convenor: Dr Sarah McKibbin
Email: sarah.mckibbin@unisq.edu.au
If you require any accommodations to participate fully in these seminars, please contact the series convenor.
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