Celebrating the Life and Work of Elspeth Probyn

Celebrating the Life and Work of Elspeth Probyn

Tuesday, November 11 | 9:00am - 6:00pm

Join us for a celebration of the work of the late Emeritus Professor Elspeth Probyn.

The day will feature panels discussing Elspeth Probyn’s stellar original research, her world-class contributions to teaching, supervision and mentorship, and her important institution-building work at the University of Sydney and in the fields of Gender Studies and Cultural Studies in Australia more broadly. To be followed by a memorial reception sponsored by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

PROGRAM

9-9.15am: Welcome(s)

9.15-10.15am: Elspeth Probyn; Feminist Cultural Studies (chair, Prof. Kane Race)
with contributions from Prof. Lawrence Grossberg, Prof. Beverley Skeggs, and Prof. Angela McRobbie

10.15-10.45am: Morning Tea

10.45-11.45am: Learning with Elspeth’s Research (chair, Prof. Stephen Muecke)
with contributions from Prof. Kath Albury, Dr Katrina Schlunke, and Dr Kate Johnston

11.45am-12.45pm: Elspeth as Teacher and Mentor (chair, Assoc. Prof. Ruth Barcan)
with contributions from Dr Jaya Keaney, Dr Daren Leung, and Dr Dongyang Li

12.45-1.45pm: Lunch

1.45-3pm: Elspeth as Institution- and Network-builder (chair, Prof. Tess Lea)
with contributions from Prof. Celia Roberts, Prof. Graeme Turner, Prof. Meaghan Morris, and Prof. Brenda Croft (with Assoc. Prof. Lisa Slater)

3-4pm: GCS panel and closing discussion (chair, Assoc. Prof. Anthea Taylor)
with contributions from current staff in Gender and Cultural Studies at Sydney

4-4.15pm: move to reception venue

4.15-6pm: University and Faculty memorial reception

Registration for on-campus attendance is required as space and catering are limited. There will be a zoom option for the panel sessions from 9am-4pm.