When
SaturdayApril 6
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Where
University of Newcastle NUspace X301
Level 3
Cnr Hunter & Auckland St
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tickets
FreeSettling the Score: Ellen Van Neerven in Conversation
‘This is an ugly book that was born of the ugly language I grew up hearing in this country,’ writes Ellen van Neerven in the introduction to Personal Score: Sport, Culture and Identity. Ellen speaks with Beejay Silcox about their unique book, which blends memoir and poetry and explores sovereignty and survival on the sporting field.
This is a free event; no bookings required.
The Speakers
Ellen van Neerven
‘This is an ugly book that was born of the ugly language I grew up hearing in this country,’ writes Ellen van Neerven in the introduction to Personal Score: Sport,…
Beejay Silcox
‘This is an ugly book that was born of the ugly language I grew up hearing in this country,’ writes Ellen van Neerven in the introduction to Personal Score: Sport,…
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