Keynotes presented around Australia!

A fantastic testimonial from the Palace Nova Cinemas!

Guest presenter, Palace Nova Eastend Cinema December 2 2023

Stuart presented a pre-screen presentation before the viewing of 'A Disturbance In The Force, How The Star Wars Holiday Special Happened', sharing personal anecdotes and historical facts about the franchise and its impact on global society.

Japanese animation convention presenter November 2023

Stuart was a guest speaker at AnimeGo, a Japanese Pop Culture Festival in Adelaide presenting a public lecture about the influence of Japanese Manga in the American and European comic book industry.

French literary presentation City of Unley Town Hall

Guest speaker French Festival of Melbourne.

Guest lecturer WEA Education Institution October 2023

Stuart delivered a public lecture about languages constructed for the entertainment industry (Conlangs) as part of the institution's 110th birthday celebration Open Day.

Winter speaking tour for schools June 2023

Stuart presented his linguistics thesis investigation to French students during his winter speaking tour for schools. 

Free Comic Book Day Presentation, Adelaide May 6

I spoke to the greater Adelaide community attending Free Comic Book Day, a global initiative celebrating literature.

Pop Culture Presentation at the Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair, April 23

I presented a new series of keynotes about inspirational women of pop culture. Series one: Bettie Page and Frida Kahlo. 

Linguistic presentation at State Library of South Australia

Stuart presented a public lecture about the use of language in science fiction and fantasy literature.

Thesis presentation of la bande dessinée franco-belge (French and Belgian comic book literature).

Schools linguistics presentations

Stuart presented excerpts of his thesis investigations to French students at Adelaide High School

Recent testimonials

Stuart's presentation was fascinating - well spoken, excellent visuals, and clearly driven by the passion for his subject!

Olga G

A great presentation, information packed!

Sandra M

Keynote speaker at Capricon Pop Culture Convention, Rockhampton, North Queensland August 2022 

Stuart presented two keynotes at Capricon. His thesis investigation of the linguistic context, stereotypes, representations, and controversies in comic book literature, and a presentation about languages created for the tv and film industry.

   

Guest French teacher at Languages Alive, School of Languages July 2022

I presented a series of French language and Culture lessons and workshops about Franco-Belgian comic book literature to students (Reception to year 6) during a holiday school program coordinated by the School of Languages in Adelaide, South Australia. 

Guest presenter, School of Languages, Nairne Primary School 

The first stage of my Winter comic book linguistics school tour commenced at the Nairne Primary School located in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.

I presented to students studying the Japanese language and culture an investigation of the influence of Japanese animation and Manga on global society.

Exhibition curator, Adelaide Comic Convention April 2022

I enjoyed a steady flow of visitors to my exhibition of comic book linguistics presenting excerpts of my thesis investigations of the literature during the exhibition's run. 

Panel member/Keynote speaker State Library of South Australia 

Stuart was part of a panel of keynote speakers during the STEM Ignition Series at the State Library of South Australia, and his presentation investigated science fiction to science fact. Do the two intertwine and connect, are they contradictory?

Presenter at Australia's first online Pop Culture Convention, Aug 8 and 9.

I presented keynotes on both days at Nexus Pop Culture Convention.

Online keynote at literary event, Calcutta, India, May 22, 2020. 

I was the guest speaker at a virtual literary event that was organised by the Tintin Fan Club in India.  

Constructed language keynote at Supanova Comic-Con and Gaming, March 7 2020.

I received a booking to present a keynote about languages that have been created for the entertainment industry. 

Keynote Speaker on day two at Supanova Comic Con and Gaming. Adelaide Showgrounds Nov 3, 2019

A keynote about the life of 1950s pinup girl, Bettie Page was presented to pop culture fans at the two-day event.

Guest Lecturer

Lecturing on Constructed Languages to students of applied linguistics at the University of Adelaide - May 20, 2019.

Literary events

Keynote on European Comic Book Lterature at Greenlight Comics - Feb 2019

Regional Pop Culture Conventions

As part of Stuart's Winter Speaking Tour during July and August 2018, Stuart was the keynote speaker at Game Obsession Pop Culture Expo in regional South Australia in the City of Mannum. He presented his thesis investigation of Tintin's creator and the controversies that surrounded his employment as an illustrator during the Second World War.   

 

Stuart was a guest presenter at the Bonjour Perth French Festival as part of his national speaking tour: Tintin Unmasked.  

Stuart is an active keynote speaker on the literary circuit in the field of la bande dessinée franco-belge (Franco/Belgian comic book literature).

Stuart was a keynote speaker at the State Library of South Australia.

Stuart presented keynotes at Supanova Comic Convention on the subject of Franco/Belgian comic book literature. 

Stuart was a featured keynote speaker at Oz Comic Convention on the subject of Franco/Belgian comic book literature. 

 

Stuart was a guest lecturer of Constructed languages at the Adelaide Language Festival presented by the University of Adelaide.

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