University Cancels Writers Week Event, Panel Moves to New Venue

0:00I'm Corey, and this is your Pulse of the City, Sydney News today. A panel discussion tied to the replacement Adelaide Writers Week had to switch venues after Adelaide University pulled out of hosting it at Elder Hall. Organizers had booked the spot a month ago for Thursday's event, but the university said it only learned about it last week and couldn't approve it. Without the proper review process. Now the talk will happen at Norwood Concert Hall in the city's eastern suburbs. Also, the university offered an alternative at the National Wine Center, which they run, but at a steep price of $23,500. Compared to the original $750 fee for Elder Hall, organizers turned that down and found the new location instead. Moderator Chris Sedotti called to move a sad reflection on the university, saying its role is to host these kinds of open discussions and its failing. Green Senator Sarah Hansen Young echoed that concern. Understanding why the UNI cancel the event with a top expert on international law and human rights in the Middle East.

1:02In a statement, the university stressed they prioritize safety, comfort, and high standards for public events, and couldn't support this one without following policy. They also noted they welcome free exchange of ideas. This all stems from the original Adelaide Writers Week getting canceled this year after hundreds of authors boycotted over a Palestinian Australian. Senator being uninvited, leading to this breakout event called Constellations Not Writers Week. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. N-S-O-L-L-I-SOLI-PILO.com.