This network has received a flyer (shown below) from Bradley Innes of the Royal Commonwealth Society (ACT Branch). The RCS is seeking expressions of interest from students from Commonwealth countries to attend an afternoon of workshopping at Government house on Tuesday the 9th of March. The workshop shall be conducted as part of the celebrations of Commonwealth week, where the workshop’s theme will focus on democracy in the modern era. The workshop will provide a unique opportunity for aspiring leaders to hear from leading ACT scholars as well as meet Australia’s current Governor General.
If you have any further questions on how to apply or more about the workshop in general, please read the following flyer or please feel free to get back in contact with Bradley.
COMMONWEALTH WEEK: GOVERNMENT HOUSE STUDENT WORKSHOP
The Royal Commonwealth Society (ACT Branch) has been asked to help facilitate a Student Workshop at Government House in Canberra during Commonwealth Week 2021.
The Government-General, HE the Hon General David Hurley AC DSC, will be inviting a select group of up to 30 students from Commonwealth countries studying in Canberra to participate in a Workshop on a theme relevant to democracy in the modern Commonwealth. It will feature a keynote speaker and group discussions.
This is a unique opportunity for Commonwealth students to learn about the topic from senior scholars, as well as participate in meaningful conversations about the Commonwealth in its current landscape.
The provisional details are as follows:
• Date: Tuesday 9 March 2021 approx. 2-5pm
• Location: Government House, Dunrossil Drive, Yarralumla
• Number of participants: Max. 30
If you would like to participate, you must be a student from a Commonwealth country studying in an ACT institution. There are no specific requirements in terms of degree or academic level.
No payment will be required for this workshop. Food and refreshments will likewise be provided.
To register your interest in the workshop please provide answers on the form here. https://forms.gle/HMGw5D96Y6svyeSR7
We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.