Events
at the University of Melbourne
The University is committed to hosting events and activations on its campuses in a COVIDSafe way, in accord with government restrictions and guidelines. Some of our events are presented on campus, others online – be sure to check the details. Find out more about the University’s COVIDSafe plans
Featured events
PLANT NATION
PLANT NATION revisits Theatrum Botanicum (2022), a dance work inspired by plant wisdom made with BFA Dance and Production Students. In a time of climate crisis and ‘plant blindness’ (Prudence Gibson) this new iteration of the work applies ecological thinking to performance process and production.
People and plants are entwined by threads that reach back to our very beginnings as a species. PLANT NATION is a site-specific performance that invites you to experience dance as a potent gateway to trace and reconnect us within the complex pattern of nature and make the vegetal world seen again. Through plant awareness and visibility, a choreographic score made in collaboration with plants aims to motivate a more attentive perception of the places we share with living organisms, and ultimately, how we insert humans back into circular systems of nature, as interconnected and diverse species.
PLANT NATION has been made possible through an ARC Linkage Grant held by Professor Marie Sierra (The University of Melbourne), with Dr Prudence Gibson and Associate Professor Sigi Jöttkandt (University of New South Wales).
Creative Credits:
Choreographer
Gregory Lorenzutti, in collaboration with dancers
Creative Collaborator and Executive Producer
Professor Marie Sierra
Original Costume Designer (Theatrum Botanicum)
Rebeca Silveria
Original Costume Associate Designer
Olivia Peters
Costume Supervisor
Rose McCormick
Sound Composer
Ethan Hunter
Stage Manager
Lucie Sutherland
Audio Engineer
Justin Gardam
Production Coordinator
Tia Wojcik
Rehearsal Director
Nicole Corea
ACCESSIBILITY
All venues at the Southbank campus are wheelchair accessible. To read more about access services available at our venues, please visit: https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/access-our-events
MCF Seminar Series
Who should pay for climate change? This fundamental question underscores one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, demanding urgent action and innovative approaches to mitigate its impact. In recent years, a notable shift has occurred with the emergence of corporate climate litigation driven by advancements in climate science.
In this talk, Dr Ekaterina Aristova will present her findings from a comprehensive review of climate-related claims involving corporations. Through an analysis of diverse cases from different jurisdictions, Ekaterina will identify emerging trends and patterns in legal proceedings and explore the inherent challenges and complexities of litigating climate-related issues.
Moreover, Ekaterina will share insights from a recent workshop she organized in November 2023 in Oxford, bringing together over 50 legal experts engaged in climate litigation. This collaborative effort provided a platform for discussions on evolving legal strategies and their implications for shaping jurisprudence related to climate change.