Lunchtime Forums

U3A/COTA Tuesday Lunchtime Forums

Forums focus on local events, politics, science, the environment & international events, and run for an hour followed by Q&A.

Sessions will be held in alternating Face-to-Face and Zoom formats on Tuesdays from May to November commencing at 12:45pm.

Pre-registration is required for both formats - see details below for how to register for individual sessions.

Face-to-Face Sessions in Main Hall, Hughes Community Centre.

Held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month
Limit of 80 attendees
Entrance fee: $2 per session to be paid by cash or credit card; does not include refreshments

There is a hearing loop in the hall – people with hearing aids should adjust them to the 'T' position.

Zoom Online Sessions

Held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
Limit of 100 attendees
Zoom link details will be provided on the Monday night before the session.

For further details contact Alex Gosman at

Date	Forum details
14 September	India - Politics and Prospects Presenter: John McCarthy AO John is a former senior diplomat including High Commissioner to India (2004-2009). He is currently Chair of the Australia-India Council, and Deputy Chair of the Australia-India Institute and was previously the national president of the Australian Institute of International Affairs. John is a frequent public commentator on international issues, particularly India. Registrations: Open: Tuesday 7 September, 9:00 am Close: Tuesday 14 September, 10:00 am
21 September	What does net zero mean for Australia & what do the Glasgow climate talks hold for the world? Presenter: Professor Mark Howden, Director, ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions Mark has worked on climate variability, climate change, innovation and adoption issues for over 30 years. He is a Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and is a member of the ACT Climate Change Council and contributes to several major national and international science and policy advisory bodies. Registrations: Open: Tuesday 14 September, 9:00 am Close: Tuesday 21 September, 10:00 am

Date

Forum details

14 September

India - Politics and Prospects

Presenter: John McCarthy AO
John is a former senior diplomat including High Commissioner to India (2004-2009).

He is currently Chair of the Australia-India Council, and Deputy Chair of the Australia-India Institute and was previously the national president of the Australian Institute of International Affairs.

John is a frequent public commentator on international issues, particularly India.

Registrations:
Open: Tuesday 7 September, 9:00 am
Close: Tuesday 14 September, 10:00 am

21 September

What does net zero mean for Australia & what do the Glasgow climate talks hold for the world?

Presenter: Professor Mark Howden, Director, ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions
Mark has worked on climate variability, climate change, innovation and adoption issues for over 30 years. He is a Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and is a member of the ACT Climate Change Council and contributes to several major national and international science and policy advisory bodies.

Registrations:
Open: Tuesday 14 September, 9:00 am
Close: Tuesday 21 September, 10:00 am