Faculty of Education Dean's Lecture

Dean's Lecture presented by Distinguished Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith CNZM

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In the first Dean's Lecture of the 2026 Series, the Faculty of Education is delighted to welcome internationally accomplished Māori scholar and researcher, Distinguished Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith CNZM FRSNZ.

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Date: Tuesday, 17th of March 2026

Time: 5.30pm Refreshments | 6pm - 7pm Dean's Lecture

Venue: Q230 Theatre
Level 2, Kwong Lee Dow Building (Building 263)
234 Queensberry St, Carlton.

Please only register for a seated ticket if you are sure to be attending in person. Another ticket type is available to receive a copy of the recording for those who are unable to attend in person.

Distinguished Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith CNZM

VENUE INFORMATION:

There are two entrances available to the Kwong Lee Dow Building via Queensberry St or Leicester St. Please see images below.

Please take the lifts to Level 2. Stairs are also available.

Parking:

On-street parking may be available in Barry St, Leicester St and surrounds. Alternatively, public parking can be found at University Square Car Park. The entrances are at 244 Bouverie Street or 206 Berkeley Street. A map can be found here: https://maps.unimelb.edu.au/parkville/building/107

Tram:

The closest tram stop is stop 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St, Melbourne - Serviced by routes 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, and 72.

Alternatively, stop 9-Pelham St/Elizabeth St. The event venue is then a short walk along Pelham Street and down Leicester St.

View of the entrance to Kwong Lee Dow Building via Queensberry St (with stairs)

View of the entrance to Kwong Lee Dow Building via Leicester St (ground level entrance, no stairs)

Inside the Q230 Theatre, seats 198

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