Professorial Lecture Series

In her inaugural Professorial Lecture, Professor Melissa Castan, Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, will reflect on her career as a legal academic, examining what is needed to inform, influence and progress critical debates on social issues during times of conflict.

Professor Castan will share her experiences and insights on connecting academic scholarship with teaching, advocacy and community engagement - particularly in relation to landmark moments in law such as the Dismissal, the Mabo case and the Referendum on the Voice to Parliament.

Join us for an evening of expert insight and engaging discussion as part of the Monash Law Professorial Lecture series.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
⏰ Time: 6.30– 8.30 pm AEDT (registration from 6.00 pm)
📍 Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

After the lecture, join Professor Melissa Castan in the Monash University Law Chambers foyer for complimentary drinks, snacks and the opportunity to network and discuss her inaugural Professorial Lecture.

RSVP: By COB Friday, 7 November

A distinguished public forum celebrating the academic excellence, research, and societal impact of our leading professors.

The Monash Law Professorial Lecture Series is a forum to showcase and celebrate the academic excellence, research, and societal impact of our faculty’s esteemed professors.

Featuring leaders in their fields, each lecture offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from those shaping the future of law — sharing their academic journeys, insights, and the big ideas driving their research.

Whether you're curious about the future of legal practice, passionate about justice, or simply keen to stay connected with groundbreaking research topics, this series is for you.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia