2025 Dymphna Clark Lecture - Jane Caro
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Tuesday 26 August 2025
University of Canberra
Building 9, A1 Lecture Theatre, Kirinari St
Bruce ACT 2617
Author, feminist, and social commentator Jane Caro AM will present the 19th Dymphna Clark Lecture in Canberra this September. Renowned for her incisive commentary on public education, feminism, and secularism, Caro brings a wealth of experience as a Walkley Award-winning columnist, novelist, and former advertising executive.
Caro’s lecture will explore the intersections of education, civic responsibility, gender equity, and the role of public discourse in shaping Australia's future.
The Dymphna Clark Lecture series honours the legacy of linguist and educator Dymphna Clark, celebrating voices that contribute meaningfully to Australia's intellectual and cultural life. Jane Caro's participation continues this tradition, offering insights that resonate with contemporary societal challenges.