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Dear Students, 

Academic Support invites you to learn about the art of Referencing as per NTI’s academic requirements through an interactive, hands-on workshop.

Mastering the NTI Referencing Style

Monday 1 September, 2 pm (AEST), allow up to 1.5 hours

This workshop consists of activities designed to teach you how to format standard and non-standard references at NTI. Non-standard references include canonical sources and sources whose authors have names with non-English religious titles. You are also encouraged to bring your own referencing attempts for sources used in your assessments so that these can be discussed (and potentially refined) as a group. The aim of this workshop is to equip you with the skills to use the NTI Harvard Referencing Guide confidently for sources that you will encounter throughout your studies.

Please register using this link.

Please note that places are limited due to the interactive nature of the workshop. Registration is essential and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Additional workshops might be run depending on demand (dates and times to be confirmed).

Warm wishes,

The Academic Support Team

Are you craving some time to unplug, reset and connect with what is alive for you?

Enjoy a one-and-a-half-day mindfulness meditation retreat led by Insight Meditation Teacher and Head of Program, Dr Nadine Levy. The retreat includes guided instructions, online and offline silent periods of practice, and a range of interpersonal mindfulness exercises and time for deep reflection.

🕊️ Day 1 (8am–4pm AEST): Noble silence will be maintained, with periods of offline personal practice

🤝 Day 2 (8am–1pm AEST): Explore mindfulness in relationship with others and engage in group reflection.

📍 Online via Zoom

💰 $150 per person | $100 student discount (incl. GST)

👤 Facilitator: Dr Nadine Levy

Open to everyone — whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice.

Book here: https://www.nantien.edu.au/courses/professional-development/mindfulness-meditation-retreat/

📧 For enquiries: study@nantien.edu.au | (02) 4258 0740

Presented by Dr Phillip Spendley Ph.D, C. Biol., MRSB, MPS

27 August 2025

12.30-1.30pm (AEST)

This event will be held on campus and online via zoom. For those joining us online, a zoom link will be sent the day prior and the day of the event

Join us for a fascinating exploration of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) - a phenomenon with roots in ancient history, that is gaining increased attention and credibility in the scientific community.

Once considered fringe, NDEs are now supported by a substantial body of research, with studies published in various scientific journals, while being well documented within popular culture. This presentation will offer an overview of key findings, highlight the consistent nature of NDEs across cultures and belief systems, and examine their potential implications for how we understand death, consciousness, and the continuation of self.

From a clinical perspective, sharing this knowledge with those approaching the end of life, and their loved ones, can bring comfort, reduce fear, and reframe death as a transition rather than a final event. We’ll also touch on the remarkable accounts of remote observation during NDEs and what they may reveal about consciousness itself, potentially offering new insights into the enduring mystery known as the “hard problem” in consciousness research.

About the Presenter:

With a professional background in hospital pharmacy, Phillip Spendley initially trained as a pharmacist before completing a Ph.D. in microbiology. Over the course of his career, he has worked across both technical services and direct patient care, bringing strong clinical and scientific foundation to his work.

Phillip’s interest in Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) began unexpectedly, after being asked to present on the topic—despite having no prior knowledge in the area! What followed was a deep dive into the growing body of high-quality research and firsthand accounts that now support NDEs as a significant and credible phenomenon. Like many others in the scientific and medical community, Phillip, has come to see the study of NDEs as both meaningful and worthy of further exploration.

Tickets are fee, however registration is essential. Please register here