Public Lecture: Dr Andy Miller, creaturelystories: practicing ecologies
- Date
- 2025-09-15
- Location
- Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre., Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Host
- Personal
About this event
Stories shape how we notice the world around us, and this public lecture offers a chance to think carefully about what kinds of relationships those stories make possible. In creaturelystories: practicing ecologies, Dr Andy Miller will open up a conversation about ecology, practice, and the ways human and more-than-human lives are understood, represented, and lived. About the Event This is an in-person public lecture at the Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre in Adelaide. The format is straightforward and welcoming: a focused talk from Dr Andy Miller, followed by the shared experience of being in a room with others who are curious about ideas, culture, environment, and the role of storytelling in public life. The title, creaturelystories: practicing ecologies, signals a lecture that is likely to move beyond abstract environmental discussion and into the lived, interpretive, and relational dimensions of ecology. Rather than treating ecology only as a scientific topic, this event invites attendees to consider it as something practiced through attention, language, narrative, ethics, and everyday forms of engagement. As a public lecture, the event is designed to be accessible to a broad audience. You do not need specialist expertise to get something meaningful from the evening. If you are interested in how ideas travel between academic work, community conversations, and real-world questions, this is a strong opportunity to listen, reflect, and connect. What to Expect Expect an evening centered on a substantial lecture from Dr Andy Miller. The emphasis will be on ideas presented with enough depth to reward close attention, while still being open enough for a mixed audience that may include students, academics, artists, community members, and people simply drawn in by the theme. You can likely expect the session to include: An introduction to the themes behind creaturelystories and practicing ecologies A public lecture that explores ecology through cultural, narrative, philosophical, or creative frames Time to sit with complex ideas in a shared setting rather than rushing through a packed program Informal opportunities before or after the lecture to greet others attending and continue the conversation Because this event is tagged across community, networking, meetup, social, and other, it is not only about receiving information. It is also a chance to be present with others who care about thoughtful public discussion. The atmosphere is likely to suit people who value serious ideas in a setting that still feels open and social. The lecture theatre setting also matters. It creates the right conditions for focused listening, but it also gives the evening a clear public character: this is a gathering built around ideas worth sharing beyond a narrow discipline or closed circle. Why Attend If you are looking for an event that offers more than a standard talk, this lecture stands out because of its framing. The language of creaturely stories and practicing ecologies suggests an approach that is reflective, interdisciplinary, and attentive to how people make sense of environmental life through narrative, perception, and practice. You might attend because you want to: Hear a public thinker engage ecological questions in a fresh and possibly unexpected way Explore how storytelling and ecological thinking can inform each other Spend time with ideas that connect the intellectual, cultural, and ethical dimensions of contemporary life Find language for concerns or curiosities you have not yet seen addressed in a typical environmental discussion There is also real value in the public nature of the event. Public lectures create a rare kind of space: one where rigorous thinking is shared openly, and where people from different backgrounds can gather around a common subject without needing the same vocabulary or professional role. That can make the discussion richer, more grounded, and more relevant. For students, researchers, writers, artists, and engaged community members, evenings like this can sharpen questions that matter in your own work or life. Even if you come mainly to listen, you may leave with a clearer sense of how ecology can be approached not just as a topic, but as a practice of attention and relation. Practical Details The event takes place in person at the Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre, Adelaide, Australia. If you prefer live events where you can settle into the room, follow the speaker closely, and feel the energy of a shared audience, this format will suit you well. Date and time: Monday, September 15 at 6:00 PM GMT+9:30. An early evening start makes this a good option for people coming from university, work, or other daytime commitments. A few helpful things to keep in mind: Arrive a little early to find the lecture theatre and get seated comfortably Expect a format centered on attentive listening rather than a highly interactive workshop structure If the topic speaks to your work or interests, consider staying a few minutes after the lecture to continue conversations with other attendees Because this is an in-person public event, the shared atmosphere is part of the value—being there in the room will matter If you are in Adelaide and want an evening event with substance, this lecture offers exactly that: a focused public talk, a strong conceptual theme, and a chance to think alongside others about ecology, story, and the practices that connect them.
Who should attend
This will be a strong fit if you enjoy thoughtful public talks and want to spend an evening with ideas that connect ecology, culture, and lived practice. - You should come if you are **curious about ecology beyond policy or science alone** and want to explore how story, meaning, and attention shape environmental thinking. - You will likely feel at home if you are a **student, researcher, or educator** interested in interdisciplinary conversations across the humanities, arts, environmental studies, or related fields. - This is for you if you are a **writer, artist, or creative practitioner** looking for ideas about how narrative and ecological awareness intersect. - You may get a lot from the evening if you are an **engaged community member** who values public lectures and wants access to serious ideas in an open, in-person setting. - You should consider attending if you like events that are both **intellectually focused and socially open**, with room to meet others who care about culture, environment, and contemporary thought. - It is also a good choice if you want a **Monday evening event with depth**, where listening closely and reflecting afterwards feels more appealing than a fast, highly structured program.