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 May 2020
Thursday 21
16:00 - SEMINAR - Trash to Treasure: Minimising the environmental impacts of mine wastes and byproducts Website | More Information
Did you know over 7 billion tonnes of tailings and 56 billion tonnes of waste rock are produced worldwide each year during mining and extractive processes.

Dr Talitha Santini will take you on a visual journey to explain the generation of tailings and waste rock, explore the challenges for remediation and closure of mine sites, and present the promising pathways being explored by researchers at UWA for improved remediation and reuse of these materials.

16:00 - SEMINAR - Archaeology Seminar Series 2020- Zoom Edition : Missing figures in the history of archaeology. Why and how should we tell the story of the first women archaeologists in the Pacific? More Information
25 years ago, historian of science Margaret Rossiter described the ‘Matilda effect’: the historical process through which female scientists were written out of history. Although research in the history of science has been working to identify and rectify this bias for the past 40 years, such endeavours have been less numerous with respect to the social sciences. The history of archaeology has in turn produced narratives that are fundamentally gender biased. In the Pacific, the history of archaeology is a new field of research, which provides a unique chance to write a more inclusive and multifaceted history of the discipline from the start.

In this talk I will present the background and rationale for a new research project that aims to respond to Rossiter’s plea to future scholars: “to write a more equitable and comprehensive history and sociology of science that not only does not leave all the ‘Matildas’ out, but calls attention to still more of them”. I will also talk about some of these Pacific Matildas, and what the first clues we can gather about their stories tell us both about the historical place of women in the field and the place of women in the history written about the field. Indeed, there are two sides to the hidden aspect of women in the history of archaeology (or science generally), and both will be explored by the project: (i) what factors constrained women to long remain a minority in the discipline and (ii) why are the women who did manage to contribute difficult to discern in historical records? As archaeologists, we are trained to be aware that in archaeological deposits ‘absence of evidence is not evidence of absence’. In the history of our discipline we now need to be conscious of the voices hidden in the silences of the archives.

Session Details: ID: 939 6035 9142 Password: 969608
Friday 22
13:30 - SEMINAR - Linguistics Seminar Series 2020- Zoom Edition : Understanding How Indigenous Language Programs Work More Information
As Indigenous language loss accelerates, language revitalisation has taken shape in different forms across the globe, engaging people in the task of supporting endangered languages with various language programs. Programs address diverse needs of local speech communities through methods such as immersion, bilingual education, adult language learning, and language nests. While many types of revitalisation programs exist, their success is varied, often undocumented, and hard to measure. This research seeks to establish theories on which methods of revitalisation are effective and how contextual factors of program implementation affect the outcomes. I present initial findings as well as plans for research going forward. I glean theories through a combination of interviews with stakeholders, literature review, and personal experience. I will also seek to establish a co-designed evaluation methodology based on realist evaluation, a theory-driven approach that focuses on not only what is happening in a language program, but more important why, how, for whom, and in which circumstances. Furthermore, in many speech communities, 'grassroots' language revitalisation is taking place (cf Warlpiri Light and Gurindji Kriol). These newer varieties are argued to have the same connection to identity as traditional languages. I will explore acceptance of emerging codes, such as Kriol, as well as how support for these varieties might help increase vitality in traditional languages. Understanding how language programs work, for whom and in which circumstances will enable development of language programs that are sensitive to local contexts and in doing so, are more effective.

Brandon is a PhD Student at Charles Darwin University exploring how language revitalisation works and how to increase language vitality of Indigenous languages. Brandon taught English as a second language for ten years in various places around the world. In 2014, he graduated with a Master of Applied Linguistics from the University of Birmingham, focusing on endangered language vitality. In 2017, he moved to Kununurra, Western Australia to work at Mirima Dawang Woorlab-gerring Language and Culture Centre. At Mirima Dawang Woorlab-gerring, Brandon facilitated the Miriwoong Language Nest Program, a program that teaches the Miriwoong language to school children at early childhood education centres and primary schools in Kununurra. Working with the Miriwoong community inspired him pursue his PhD in Indigenous language revitalisation.

Zoom Details: Link: https://uwa.zoom.us/j/95596804710?pwd=YlpqTnBIOUtuOWtsQ1krZVpMaWMwUT09 Password: 239502

14:30 - SEMINAR - Anthropology and Sociology Seminar Series- Zoom Edition : From Argentina to Australia: A Multi-Scale Ethnographic Study of Argentines Residing in Perth More Information
Abstract

This research project aims to contribute to the understanding of Argentinian migration in Australia. Using Castles’ concept of social transformation, the goal is to explore, from a single case study, how transformations are reflected in the narratives, and how this change becomes a shift in social relationships so profound that it affects virtually all forms of social interaction. Adopting a multi-scalar approach, at micro level, I focus on home-building practices and how the sense of belonging is transformed through these practices. At a meso level, I explore the existence of transnational social and care support networks together with any community formation process. At a macro level, I explore how the temporariness and permanency of the Australian Migration Scheme is lived by this group of migrants. Ethnographic research exploring the narratives of temporary and permanent residents that arrived in Australia between 1975 and the present will be conducted.

Bio

Bernardo Tomás Dewey is a PhD student in the School of Social Science at the University of Western Australia. His research focuses on Argentinian migration to Australia with special interest on home-building practices, social networks, temporary and permanent visas. His other research interest centres on migration, neoliberalism, globalization, inequality and questions of identity and belonging, as well as methodologies in migration studies. He completed his BA in Sociology at Universidad del Salvador, Argentina. He worked for Fundacion Haciendas Maya, conducting ethnographic research in Indigenous communities in southern Mexico. He then worked for the Max Planck Institute in south Buenos Aires, Argentina conducting research on Bolivian and Peruvian migration working at “La Salada”, the biggest informal market in Latin America. After working four years for the Department of Education of Western Australia, Bernardo decided to continue his academic career at UWA.

Zoom Session Details: Link: https://uwa.zoom.us/j/91735014313?pwd=WUxHbzljTHFWRktTTjYrUEhod0RYdz09 Password: 316410

14:30 - SEMINAR - Anthropology and Sociology Seminar Series- Zoom Edition : Silk Road Geoculturalisms: Building Cultural Corridors of China’s Belt and Road Initiative More Information
Abstract

The presentation introduces the broad methodology of the study, which is oriented around developing the concept of geocultural in the context of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. In particular, it seeks to understand geoculturalism as a new approach; as a process of ‘re’drawing of geographies and ‘re’organisation of culture in Asian Silk Road cities with Buddhist heritage in the wake of BRI. Using this framework, China’s use of Buddhist heritage as a geocultural form in Buddhist cities of Asia will be interrogated to identify how the emerging cultural infrastructure and cultural economy is transforming these cities into geocultural hubs. A qualitative data-driven, place-based approach will be adopted to examine the emergence and factors that contribute to the development of geoculturalism. This study chooses three Asian cities that are being rapidly developed as Silk Road Buddhist cities. Fieldwork in Lumbini (Nepal), Colombo (Sri Lanka) and Lanzhou (China) will be conducted to investigate the process of emerging geoculturalisms and how this plays across different contexts.

Bio

Rani Singh is a PhD candidate in the department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Western Australia, supervised by Prof Tim Winter and Dr Yu Tao. Her PhD, ‘Silk Road Geoculturalisms: Building Cultural Corridors of China’s Belt and Road Initiative’ explores geoculturalism as a new approach; as a process of ‘re’drawing of geographies and the ‘re’organisation of culture in Asian Silk Road cities through the use of shared Buddhist heritage. By interrogating Buddhist heritage as a geocultural form, Rani looks at the ways in which the cultural corridors of BRI are transforming Asia’s cities.

Zoom Session Details: Link: https://uwa.zoom.us/j/91735014313?pwd=WUxHbzljTHFWRktTTjYrUEhod0RYdz09 Password: 316410
Thursday 28
16:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Science Exchange Series - The Poetry of Science Website | More Information
Poetry and science might be seen by many people to be rather odd bedfellows. However, poetry offers a powerful tool through which to bring together different audiences, and to give voice to those audiences that are often underserved and underheard by science.

Dr Sam Illingworth will introduce you to how poetry can be used to develop dialogue between scientists and non-scientists, leading to creative solutions to developing inclusive research governance for all.
Friday 29
13:30 - SEMINAR - Linguistics Seminar Series- Zoom Edition : Ngalimi bidagu yan.guwa furnace-di “From the quiet, into The Furnace”: Translating a sleeping language for a feature film More Information
Abstract:

This presentation will discuss the process of translating scenes for a feature film “The Furnace” into Badimaya language. Badimaya is a language of the Midwest, belonging to the area around the town of Mt Magnet. We will discuss the many facets of this project, from the translation and community consultation, to liaising with the production team and the actors, to language advocacy and intellectual rights.

Short Bio:

The seminar will be presently jointly by former and current representatives of the Bundiyarra-Irra Wangga Language Centre in Geraldton, Western Australia and people involved in the production of the film. • Jacqui Cook is a linguist at Bundiyarra-Irra Wangga • Dr James Bednall is a linguist at Groote Eylandt Language Centre (previously at Bundiyarra-Irra Wangga) • Godfrey Simpson is a language specialist at Bundiyarra-Irra Wangga • Rosie Sitorus is a Bundiyarra-Irra Wangga coordinator • Roderick McKay is the director of “The Furnace”

Zoom Session Details: Link:https://uwa.zoom.us/j/98293946384?pwd=NnVDWGllYmVEcUc5dU5DK0dEVkRjdz09 Password: 091066

14:30 - SEMINAR - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ANTHROPOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES SEMESTER 1, 2020- Zoom Edition : MARITIME POWER POLITICS IN THE INDO PACIFIC: THE REDISCOVERY OF SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDS IN THE 21st CENTURY More Information
Infrastructure hubs, such as ports are crucial sites for exploring new political geographies created by dynamic power relations. Infrastructures have long been taken as an indicator for state authority, border security, mobility and the possibility of becoming modern, of having a future, and of foreclosing of that possibility. (Larkin 2013). They are the fundamental basis for internal and external connectivity, an integral part of political geography that enables various registers of power to map onto each other, and more importantly represent a particular space which is a product of spatialized power and politics and meanwhile is capable of opening up new possibilities for space making. This research project investigates the transformations of political geographies around infrastructure hubs in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) funded by the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), especially the Maritime Silk Road (MSR) and the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Partnerships (IPP) in light of the topological frame of space and power.

To decode the shifts in political geographies around infrastructure, this project adopts topologies of power and space that incorporates the topographical surface as a component of topological spaces. This topological framework entails two approaches in understanding power and infrastructure. The first focuses on the multiple spaces of infrastructure sites: topographical, networked relational, and imaginary. The second approach captures the power relations that are folded into the multifaceted spaces: registers of power involved in space-making and distortion of proximities and distances, presence and absence, here and there. The analysis answers to: how various registers of power and authority are exercised, what and how new topological possibilities are created through the folding, stretching or distorting of relationships of power. The two approaches work together to interrogate the transformation of political geographies around infrastructure nodes.

Zhixin Chen is a PhD candidate at UWA researching maritime power politics and the rediscovery of islands in the Indo-Pacific region. Her research focuses on how the two regional architectures, China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the Indo-Pacific Partnerships, map onto each other and increase visibility of ports and islands in global outlook. She received her BA in the School of English and International Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) and an MA in the Australian Studies Centre in BFSU.

Zoom Session Details: Link: https://uwa.zoom.us/j/92844269291?pwd=ZHJ1emJIb3NEbzVTMDE2cnNzZ3pFZz09 Password: 481084

 June 2020
Thursday 04
15:00 - SEMINAR - Archaeology Seminar Series- Zoom Edition : Bodies in Motion: Telling Social Stories of Mobility with Scientific Data More Information
The last several decades have seen a revolution in methods for understanding human mobility. Between the increasing precision of isotopic data and the obvious power of ancient genetic information, we are seeing major narrative shifts in how we talk about the movement of people, ideas and technologies in the past. These stories of past people’s movements catch the public interest because mobility in the present in highly politicized, regulated, and differentially accessible. What does it mean for a person to have journeyed in the past or a migration to have occurred? How do we interpret patterns of mobility which appear to differ by biological sex? How might a past person or group’s experience of mobility impact their identity? In this talk, I will reflect on these questions through a series of case studies drawn from later European prehistory.

Catherine Frieman is an Associate Professor of European Archaeology at the Australian National University. She is lead CI of an ARC DP exploring scientific mobility studies and an ARC DECRA working on a project about innovation and conservatism. Other research interests include lithic technology, skeuomorphism, and later prehistoric northwest Europe. Her first true love remains flint daggers.

Zoom Session Details: Session ID: 950 8402 7436 Password: 017933

16:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Science Exchange Series - What can I actually do with my drone? Website | More Information
Drone use has grown faster than a global pandemic! As a society we have come to appreciate drones and remote sensors as affordable tools that enable high resolution and on-demand data collection.

Join Dr Nik Callow (Senior Lecturer and UWA Chief Remote Pilot) as he explores the purpose of drones as useful remote sensing tools in research, teaching and industry. He will explore the strengths and weaknesses of both drones and sensors (RGB, multispectral, thermal) and walk through the simple steps, critical to those involved in drone work.
Friday 05
16:00 - MASTERCLASS - UWA Music presents: Virtual Guitar Masterclass Website | More Information
Masterclasses give students a unique opportunity to develop their skills, hone their craft and succeed in their musical endeavours (whether that be an upcoming exam, audition or just personal progress).

This June, we invite Classical Guitarists in Yrs 10-12 to join our free virtual masterclass with UWA Chair of Guitars Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald.

An internationally recognised performer and passionate teacher, Jonathan had the privilege of learning under classical guitar virtuoso and Grammy Award winner Jason Vieaux, Dr Nicholas Goluses and world renowned lutenist Paul O'Dette. The recipient of numerous teaching awards, he has led the UWA guitar studio since 2016 and is deeply committed to the success of his students.

To participate in this free masterclass, simply record yourself performing your exam pieces and upload the video to the facebook event (simply click on "Discussion", then "Add Photo/Video), or send a link of your recording to [email protected] by Friday 5 June.

Jonathan will review your videos and provide practical and personalised feedback that will help you succeed in your upcoming exams
Monday 08
16:00 - MASTERCLASS - UWA Music presents: Virtual String Masterclass Website | More Information
Masterclasses give students a unique opportunity to develop their skills, hone their craft and succeed in their musical endeavours (whether that be an upcoming exam, audition or just personal progress).

This June, we invite violin, viola, cello and double bass players in Yrs 10-12 to join our free virtual masterclass with UWA Chair of Violins Shaun Lee-Chen.

Shaun is a dedicated teacher and internationally celebrated performer with a special interest in historical performance and 19th century violin pedagogy. He was a member of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) for more than a decade before taking up the position of Artist in Residence at the UWA Conservatorium of Music. Shaun is also the Concertmaster of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra (ABO) and has worked as a soloist with WASO, Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO).

To participate in this free masterclass, simply record yourself performing your exam pieces and upload the video to the facebook event (simply click on "Discussion", then "Add Photo/Video), or send a link of your recording to [email protected] by Friday 5 June.

We'll be holding a 'live' masterclass via Zoom on Monday 8 June at 4pm. Students and teachers are welcome to join the masterclass as observers too, just register to attend via Facebook and we'll provide the Zoom details closer to the day.
Tuesday 09
16:00 - MASTERCLASS - UWA Music presents: Virtual Keyboard Masterclass Website | More Information
Masterclasses give students a unique opportunity to develop their skills, hone their craft and succeed in their musical endeavours (whether that be an upcoming exam, audition or just personal progress).

This June, we invite Pianists in Yrs 10-12 to join our free virtual masterclass with UWA Chair of Keyboard and Performance Studies, Graeme Gilling.

Graeme has enjoyed a highly successful career as a soloist, recitalist and teacher and has been a pianist with the WA Symphony Orchestra (WASO) since 1986. He has performed with WA Opera, WA Arts Orchestra, and WA Ballet, as well as beside many distinguished international artists such as Gerald English, Raphael Wallfisch, Bonita Boyd, Michel Debost, Jane Rutter, Gordon Hunt, Sara Macliver and Caitlin Hulcup

To participate in this free masterclass, simply record yourself performing your exam pieces and upload the video to the facebook event (simply click on "Discussion", then "Add Photo/Video), or send a link of your recording to [email protected] by Friday 5 June.

We'll be holding a 'live' masterclass via Zoom on Tuesday 9 June at 4pm. Students and teachers are welcome to join the masterclass as observers too, just register to attend via Facebook and we'll provide the Zoom details closer to the day.
Wednesday 10
16:30 - MASTERCLASS - UWA Music presents: Virtual Woodwind Masterclass Website | More Information
Masterclasses give students a unique opportunity to develop their skills, hone their craft and succeed in their musical endeavours (whether that be an upcoming exam, audition or just personal progress).

This June, we invite wind players in Yrs 10-12 to join our free virtual masterclass with UWA Chair of Woodwinds, Ashley Smith.

Ashley Smith is an internationally renowned and award-winning clarinet soloist and bass clarinettist who performs and teaches art music. A graduate from UWA, ANAM and the Yale School of Music, Ashley won the 2010 ABC Young Performer of the Year and is now one of Australia’s most in-demand musicians, performing extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

To participate in this free masterclass, simply record yourself performing your exam pieces and upload the video to the facebook event (simply click on "Discussion", then "Add Photo/Video), or send a link of your recording to [email protected] by Friday 5 June.

We'll be holding a 'live' masterclass via Zoom on Wednesday 10 June at 4.30pm. Students and teachers are welcome to join the masterclass as observers too, just register to attend via Facebook and we'll provide the Zoom details closer to the day.
Monday 15
8:30 - COURSE - Data Visualisation Short Course : Short Course - UWA Centre for Applied Statistics Website | More Information
A one day course offering an introduction to presenting data. All welcome as there is no presumed knowledge.
Tuesday 16
8:30 - COURSE - Introduction to R Short Course : Short Course - UWA Centre for Applied Statistics Website | More Information
A one day course offering an introduction to R using the tidyverse, for those with no or little experience using this free and popular statistical software.

16:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Science Exchange Series - Visualising a Virus Website | More Information
When dealing with the strange nanoscopic world that is simply too small to see, experiments and data visualisation approaches are vitally important to our understanding of life on this scale.

Brady Johnston is a PhD student in structural biology at UWA. Brady will introduce you to how data is collected and presented, leading to famous images of insulin and viruses alike. He will also cover some of the new and exciting technology that can help to communicate the Sciences and research to broader audiences.
Wednesday 17
8:30 - COURSE - Statistics In R Short Course : Short Course - UWA Centre for Applied Statistics Website | More Information
A one day course offering an introduction to using R for basic statistical analysis. Assumes a little knowledge of R (An Introduction to R or equivalent) and basic statistical knowledge.
Thursday 18
16:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Science Exchange Series - Where did the beach go? Website | More Information
Our local beaches have had a rough start to winter with many looking narrower than they have been in some years as a result of recent storms. Many of us who visit our local WA beaches may wonder how and why our coastlines change shape so dramatically throughout the seasons.

Join Dr Jeff Hansen, as he provides an overview of the processes that dictate the balance between erosion and accretion along our coastline. He will also explain how we monitor and measure our coastline, as well as highlight some unique aspects of WA’s oceanography that are important in shaping our beaches.
Sunday 21
10:00 - EVENT - Perth Upmarket : Perth's best design market Website | More Information
Perth Upmarket is Perth’s original and best design market, featuring more than 200 of Perth's most talented artists, designers, craftsmen and foodies all at The University of Western Australia's Winthrop Hall.

There is something for everyone, including a Junior Upmarket section in Hackett Hall which showcases all the best local designers for kids' clothing, toys, games and decor. Have a browse through the gourmet section to inspire your inner Masterchef, shop original locally designed homewares or find the perfect Christmas gift for someone special. Then enjoy a coffee or lunch relaxing on the beautiful lawns around Winthrop Hall.

DETAILS:

·Sun 21st June 2020 ·Sun 13th Sept 2020 ·Sun 29th Nov 2020 Time: 10am-4pm Venue: The University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall Parking and entry free, venue is easily accessible, 3 ATMs on site 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley Website: www.perthupmarket.com.au Facebook.com/perthupmarket

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