Queer Urbanism Events

Queer Urbanism Events

From the 11th to the 14th of September,  join Melbourne Centre for Cities in collaboration with Grimshaw Architects for a series of Queer Urbanism events with urban scholar, Professor Ben Campkin.

Tuesday the 12th of September

Queer Infrastructures: Inaugural Annual Public Lecture in association with Grimshaw Architects

Time: 5.30 pm networking for 6:00-7:00pm lecture
Location: Singapore Theatre, Glyn Davis Building , The University of Melbourne
Parkville Campus

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Wednesday the 13th of September

Breakfast talk with Grimshaw Architects

Time: Arrival 8:00am, Talk 8:15 - 9:30am
Location: 21 Bouverie Street, Carlton 3053 (enter via Alma Place)

(pastries provided)

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Wednesday the 13th of September

Book Launch: Queer Premises LGBTQ+ Venues in London Since the 1980s

Public event hosted by Hares & Hyenas at Victorian Pride Centre

Time: arrive from 6:00pm onwards for a 6:30pm start
6:30pm - 7:15pm: Formal introduction, comments and Q & A

Thursday the 14th of September

Gender Sexuality Culture Seminar:  'Queer Preservation'
In conjunction with the Centre for Cities and Grimshaw Architects, Ben Campkin (UCL) discusses LGBTQ+ heritage within urban planning.

Snapshot: In this talk Ben will draw connections between theories of queer space, time and social reproduction, and recent interventions to designate and sustain LGBTQ+ heritage within urban planning contestations, with a focus night-time and community venues in London.

Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Old Howard Florey Laboratories Building-G20, The  University of Melbourne

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