You are invited to attend a Workshop on Southern Stars, and Night Skies in Australian Writing

Join us for an engaging, interdisciplinary exploration of the southern celestial wonders and their influence on storytelling in Australia.

This workshop will feature thought-provoking presentations from renowned speakers, including Eugenia Flynn discussing personal narratives in relation to Country, and a collaborative session with Stephen Muecke and Samuel J. Cox on the constellations guiding journeys to Broome. An online panel of astrophysicists will delve into the mysteries of observing the far southern skies, followed by a wide-ranging conversation between Lynda Ng and Elleke Boehmer on themes in Alexis Wright’s Carpentaria.

Date: Thursday 7 November 2024
Time: 9:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Venue: Writing Studio, Barr Smith Library
Cost: Free Registration
Online: For online participation, please join us via the Zoom link here.

Please RSVP your attendance by Monday, 28 October 2024 to accommodate any dietary requirements.

For further enquiries regarding the event, please contact samuel.cox@adelaide.edu.au and/or elleke.boehmer@ell.ox.ac.uk

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing an inspiring day under the southern skies!