The University of Adelaide announces its new Research Unit for the Study of Society, Law and Religion (RUSSLR). Dr Michael Spence, Vice Chancellor of the University of Sydney, will give a lecture on Nov. 13, 2008.
On Nov. 14, 2008, RUSSLR will host a Roundtable Workshop, “The Relationship between Law and Religion in Contemporary Society,” featuring leading scholars, who will present papers and discuss current law and religion issues. Confirmed speakers are Professor Bee Chen Goh (School of Law and Justice, Southern Cross University), Professor Ngaire Naffine (Law School, University of Adelaide), Associate Professor Carolyn Evans (Faculty of Law, University of Melbourne), Venerable Alex Bruce (College of Law, Australian National University), Mr Ben Clarke (Law School, Notre Dame University (Australia)), Ms Pauline Ridge (College of Law, Australian National University).
