Thu 5 Nov · +8 more dates
The University of Melbourne · Melbourne
a free festival of talks, pop-ups and oddities from the humanities faculty
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Crossroads: a meeting place of convergence and divergence. We are at a time of pivotal change, as the international order faces restructuring, while democratic institutions are being tested and reimagined.
The Faculty of Arts is delighted to once again serve as an international hub for the UK’s Being Human Festival, presenting a packed program of events that brings Australian humanities research to life in imaginative and engaging ways.
Immerse yourself in a pop-up art community from the 1940s, come along to a masterclass in HOPE, find out if a prison can inspire poetry, lose yourself in literary translation or experience multicultural Melbourne. Together, history, technology, and imagination invite us to connect through humanities research.
Meet at the liminal place of decision and change, where society faces the choices of our time – meet at the Crossroads.
Supported by the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative.
Quick answers
When is Being Human Festival?
Thu 5 Nov 2026, +8 more dates. There are 9 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
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How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
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