The Chair of Universities Australia says that the purpose of university is to couple brilliant minds with academic rigour.

Margaret Gardner on opinion versus fact

This program is no longer in production. Through thoughtful conversations, a range of Australians in the public square test their concerns. What keeps them awake at night and should we too be restless?

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When it comes to digital disruption, Maile Carnegie describes herself as a 'contrarian'.

Maile Carnegie on how to make innovation 'less frightening'

Claire Edwardes is the Artistic Director of Ensemble Offspring.

Claire Edwardes on paying artists a wage

As former Foreign Minister of the Hawke/Keating government, Gareth Evans knows it takes 'courage to be co-operative' with world leaders, no matter how quirky.

Margaret Gardner on opinion versus fact

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