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Illuminating Minds – Professor Margaret Manion and the making of art history at the University of Melbourne

Oct

10:00am - 5:00pm

Exhibition

Illuminating Minds celebrates the legacy of Professor Emerita Margaret Manion IBVM, AO, FAHA (1935-2024), Herald Chair Professor of Fine Arts at the University of Melbourne from 1979 to 1995, and internationally recognised expert in the field of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts.

This exhibition highlights her extraordinary contribution to art history and to the study of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, with a focus on research, teaching and advancements in the study of art history.

The exhibition also explores Professor Manion’s contributions to the humanities and public life through objects and texts sourced from the University’s Archives and Special Collections, the Visual Culture Research Centre, and the Loreto Archives of the Sisters of Loreto Australia and South East Asia.

Curated by University of Melbourne researchers Associate Professor Christopher Marshall, Dr Callum Reid, Dr Alice Helme and Dr Alison Inglis AM from the Art History and Art Curatorship Program of the Faculty of Arts in collaboration with the University’s Potter Museum of Art.

Agribusiness Fireside Chat

Oct

5:30pm

Public Lecture

Smart Farms: How AI is Transforming Agribusiness

Join us for a timely discussion on how artificial intelligence and digital farming are reshaping the future of agriculture. As the world faces increasing pressure to produce more food sustainably in the face of climate change, resource constraints, and shifting consumer demands, innovation has never been more critical.

This event will explore how cutting-edge technologies — from precision crop management and autonomous systems to climate-smart analytics and sustainable finance — are helping farmers optimise resources, strengthen supply chains, and build resilience against future disruptions. Learn how Australia’s rural and regional sectors are leading the way in harnessing AI, sensors, and other digital farming tools to address global food security challenges and create a more sustainable future for agriculture.