‘Swiftposium’: Australia to host academic conference on Taylor Swift

Event at University of Melbourne in February will explore singer's influence on gender, mental health and urban landscapes

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Australia is set to fulfil student Swifties' wildest dreams when it hosts an international academic symposium in 2024 devoted to the global cultural and economic impact of Taylor Swift.

The three-day Swiftposium", hosted by the University of Melbourne from 11 to 13 February 2024, coincides with the singer's Eras tour, which kicks off in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 16 February.

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