The event 'Universities and Democracy: Higher Education in 2025' features Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, Vice Chancellor of Western Sydney University, discussing the critical role of universities in Australian democracy. Scheduled for February 6, 2025, from 11 AM to 12 PM AEDT, this online event will explore the challenges faced by scholars, students, and institutions at the beginning of the academic year. It aims to engage participants in a meaningful dialogue about the intersection of education and democratic values.