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Promoting and refining models of liberal education and reading, seeking new constituencies, engaging with secondary and post-secondary teachers and scholars, students, parents, and employers.

28 July 2026

What is the purpose of education?

National Library of Australia

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19 August 2026

‘Toowoomba roadshow’ public talk and discussion led by Professor Simon Haines

The Annex, Back of the City Hall building at 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba City

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18 - 21 January 2027

National Youth Humanities Forum 2027

Canberra ACT

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January 2026

Kate Flaherty reviews “Hamnet” – on creative influences, grief, and remembrance

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Simon Haines at the 2025 Humanities for Leadership Workshop

2025 Humanities for Leadership Workshop at St Andrew’s College, Sydney

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August 2025

Simon Haines Defends Humanities

AFR Higher Education Summit 2025

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Simon Haines statement on the formation of Humanities for Life

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Lecture recorded at the National Library of Australia

Kate Flaherty on Shakespeare the Reader: An Illustrated Lecture with ANU and Bell Shakespeare

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The Work

Events

What is the purpose of education?

‘Toowoomba roadshow’ public talk and discussion led by Professor Simon Haines

National Youth Humanities Forum 2027

Media

Kate Flaherty reviews “Hamnet” – on creative influences, grief, and remembrance

Simon Haines at the 2025 Humanities for Leadership Workshop

Simon Haines Defends Humanities

Join the conversation

Simon Haines statement on the formation of Humanities for Life

Resources

Kate Flaherty on Shakespeare the Reader: An Illustrated Lecture with ANU and Bell Shakespeare