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13/11/2026
Acclaimed author Anna Funder joins University of Sydney
Award-winning author Anna Funder has been appointed Professor of Practice in Creative Writing at the University of Sydney, recognising her outstanding contribution to literature and cultural conversation. Internationally acclaimed for Wifedom, Stasiland and All That I Am, Anna has built a remarkable career exploring themes of power, freedom, courage and the individuals who challenge injustice.
What excites Anna most about the appointment is the opportunity to work with students, support emerging writers and foster the kind of thinking that pushes beyond convention. As she explains, “Progress is never going to come from the algorithm. It’s going to come from thinking outside the algorithm.” Through her writing, teaching and speaking, Anna continues to inspire audiences to think deeply, question assumptions and engage with the world through curiosity, creativity and courage.
For more information on Anna Funder or to enquire for an event click here.
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12/11/2026
Jennifer Robinson to be awarded 2026 Sydney Peace Prize
Claxton Speakers International is proud to share that internationally renowned human rights lawyer, barrister, author and advocate Jennifer Robinson will receive the 2026 Sydney Peace Prize.
Jennifer has been recognised “for her commitment to international law and her dedication to upholding and promoting human rights including free speech, press freedom, and gender and climate justice.”
Widely respected for her fearless advocacy, Jennifer has worked on some of the world’s most significant human rights and media freedom cases, representing journalists, activists, political prisoners and marginalised communities.
The Sydney Peace Prize will be awarded at the Sydney Town Hall on Thursday 12 November 2026.
For more information on Jennifer Robinson or to enquire for an event click here.
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30/06/2026
Mission Ready by Mark Wales
Mark Wales served in the Australian Defence Force for 16 years, with 10 deployments across 5 countries. As an SAS Troop Commander, he led 30 elite soldiers on combat missions deep in enemy territory in Afghanistan. After leaving the army, he completed an Ivy League business degree and worked as a consultant at McKinsey.
In Mission Ready, Mark reveals the methods that drive the world's most elite teams. Part battle-tested manual, part resilience playbook, this book distils practical, actionable lessons for leaders, entrepreneurs, self-starters and anyone hungry to raise their game - in business, in sport, at home or in any competitive realm in life.
With lessons taken from the battlefield and the boardroom, this is the ultimate go-to manual for high performance, leadership and resilience.
For more information on Mark or to enquire for an event click here
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