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March 2019
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Tuesday 12 |
19:30 - EVENT - Friends of the Library : ‘Brom’ and ‘Tom’ : Philatelists “Coincidences and Connections in our Collections”
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Brian Pope was President of the Musicians Union and Principal Bassoon in the WA Symphony Orchestra when he developed a noise-induced hearing loss and had to retire in 1978.
At Murdoch University, 1979 -1990, his M. Phil thesis was titled ‘Postal Services in Western Australia: 1826-1901 (...)
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Wednesday 20 |
17:30 - EVENT - Panel: Migrant and Refugee Health : Harmony Week Event - Panel discussion of health issues for migrants and refugees in WA focussing on social aspects of health.
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Migrants to Australia often experience diverse health and mental health needs which may not be met by mainstream services. Addressing such needs involves understanding complex social and cultural specifics. Instead of treating people as generic bodies, a social approach to health recognises that (...)
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Thursday 21 |
12:30 - PUBLIC LECTURE - �So what do we mean by multiculturalism anyway?� : Harmony Week Event - Panel discussion about Multiculturalism
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Panel discussion on multiculturalism theory, multiculturalism in Australia vs the rest of the world and discussing how successful multiculturalism is in 21st Century Australia. The conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A. Snacks provided.
With the support of: UWA Alumni, the UWA CaLD (...)
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Sunday 24 |
Perth Upmarket is Perth’s original and best design market, featuring more than 180 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 (...)
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Friday 29 |
18:00 - EVENT - Free Film The Body Who Harnessed the Wind : Harmony Week Event free film
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Free screening sponsored by Malawian Association and UWA Africa Research and Engagement Centre, of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, a 2019 British drama film written, directed by and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor in his feature directorial debut. 6pm for African Potluck Dinner (bring an African Dish); (...)
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April 2019
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Saturday 06 |
Art Upmarket is all about connecting art lovers with Perth’s best artists. Meet the artists and purchase art directly from them on the day. Fill your home with local art. The market will showcase a curated selection of more than 50 of Perth’s most talented artists in Winthrop Hall.
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Tuesday 09 |
19:00 - TALK - Friends of the library : The Panorama of Constantinople by Melchior Lorck
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Dr. Nigel Westbrook trained in architecture in Melbourne, and later at the Architecture Association in London, where he was exposed to the rich architectural history of Europe. He had a career as a practising architect in London and Melbourne before crossing over to the University of Western (...)
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Wednesday 10 |
12:30 - PRESENTATION - Physics to fish with some whales on the side! Second International Indian Ocean Expedition 110�E repeat line : Prof. Lynnath Beckley presents on the month-long voyage that will repeat the 1960s Indian Ocean investigation.
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In the 1960s, Australia made a significant contribution to the first International Indian Ocean Expedition. Now, nearly six decades later, a second Expedition is underway, and in May 2019 a multi-institutional team of 30 oceanographers will head offshore from Fremantle with the Australian Research (...)
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May 2019
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Saturday 04 |
10:00 - EVENT - Wedding Upmarket : Over 50 handpicked local designers to help you create a bespoke celebration
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Calling all engaged couples! If you are getting married in Perth, put Wedding Upmarket in your diary now as we will be showcasing more than 50 handpicked local designers to help you create a bespoke celebration.
Draw inspiration from our beautifully styled areas around UWA’s Winthrop Hall and (...)
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Friday 10 |
8:40 - CONFERENCE - Conference on Radicalisation, Counter-radicalisation and De-radicalisation
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Radicalisation,
Counter-Radicalisation
and De-Radicalisation
For nearly two decades since 9/11, policymakers and the academia alike have paid much attention to radicalisation and terrorism involving jihadist groups and Muslim actors. Despite costly military interventions and (...)
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Thursday 16 |
Join us for the Anthropocene Sea Change Seminar Series talk with the UWA Oceans Institute as Jo McDonald from the UWA Centre for Rock Art Research + Management discusses recent research from Murujuga (the Dampier Archipelago).
Murujuga (the Dampier Archipelago) juts into the Indian Ocean (...)
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June 2019
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Saturday 08 |
13:30 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Roman Archaeology Group Public Lecture : The Romans in Egypt and Roman Mummy Portraits
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Two public lectures delivered by Egyptologist Dr Michael Birrell. The first lecture "The Romans in Egypt" will start at 1:30. The second lecture "Roman Mummy Portraits" will follow a light afternoon tea. Please RSVP to Ann Boyer ( [email protected]) by Tuesday, 4th June for (...)
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Monday 10 |
9:00 - WORKSHOP - Advanced Thinking Skills - 2 Day Workshop : Hosted by The Centre for Exploration Targeting, UWA
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The purpose of this workshop is to expose participants to a variety of practical thinking styles and tools to enhance the focus, quality and speed of their thinking.
There is a need from university through to the workplace to better understand both basic and advanced thinking processes for better (...)
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Tuesday 11 |
9:00 - COURSE - A Course in Rasch Measurement Theory : A Course in Rasch Measurement Theory in collaboration with The University of Sydney will take place 11 & 12 July 2019 and 15 - 19 July 2019.
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Rasch models for measurement are used in large scale national and international assessments, not only to analyse test data after collection, but to use as criteria for design of test items and their administration. The GSE Psychometric Laboratory undertakes research and development for application (...)
19:30 - EVENT - �Politics and the Novel� by Susan Midalia : Friends of the Library Talk
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Members: Free, Guests: $5 donation
The nineteenth-century French writer Stendhal famously observed that “politics in a literary work is like a gun shot in the middle of a concert: it’s something vulgar and coarse, which is also impossible to ignore.” Stendhal’s analogy posits (...)
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Thursday 20 |
18:00 - FREE LECTURE - Sea Change: Managing our coastal ecosystems under a rapid changing climate
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Join us for this Anthropocene Sea Change Seminar Series featuring Dr Mattew Fraser from the UWA Oceans Institute and School of Biological Sciences.
Marine benthic species such as seagrass meadows, and coral and macroalgal reefs form the foundation of some of the most threatened (...)
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Sunday 23 |
Perth Upmarket is Perth’s original and best design market, featuring more than 180 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 (...)
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Saturday 29 |
19:30 - CONCERT - Perth Orchestra Project presents: BAROQUE : Izaak Wesson conducts the Perth Orchestra Project
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Join the Perth Orchestra Project and conductor Izaak Wesson for an evening that challenges your expectations of the 'Baroque' style. We are very proud to present this programme of unorthodox, and rarely performed works in association with Artists-in-Residence Dr Cecilia Sun and Robert Gladstones (...)
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July 2019
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Saturday 06 |
10:00 - WORKSHOP - Spanish for Beginners : If you don’t already speak Spanish, you really should consider learning!
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Whether you want to explore new cultures without having to rely on Siri to ask for directions, improve your job prospects, or keep your mind sharp, Spanish will help you achieve all of that and more. Nearly 9 million people around the world speak Spanish as it happens to be an extremely beautiful (...)
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Tuesday 09 |
Members: Free, Guests: $5 donation
University press publishing is an unusual beast these days and very different to its twentieth century model. But universities have changed, too.
Book publishing on a broader scale is a complex business. At a time when library books, public (...)
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