Universities at a Crossroads: A Vice-Chancellor’s Take on Funding, Free Speech, and the Future of Higher Education

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University, as he unpacks the critical challenges and opportunities facing Australia’s higher education system.

In “Universities at a Crossroads”, Professor Williams will share a Vice-Chancellor’s perspective on:

• The funding pressures reshaping universities,

• The growing debates around free speech and academic freedom, and

• The future of higher education in a rapidly changing society.

As one of Australia’s leading constitutional law experts with decades of experience at the intersection of law, politics, and academia, Professor Williams brings unique insight into how universities can navigate these turbulent times while remaining vital to our national future.