What's On at UWA

Associate Professor Tony Hughes-d’Aeth lectures in English and Cultural Studies at the University of Western Australia. He has published widely on Australian literature and film. The lecture on Michael Leunig derives from an essay commissioned for a forthcoming collection of essays on Australian literature, and considers the relationship between prayer and literature in Australia.

The 'three universities lecture series' aims to share knowledge and build relationships across three Western Australian universities which share an interest in religious studies and/or theology(Murdoch; Notre Dame; UWA). The lectures will be of particular interest to academics and students in the fields of philosophy, religious studies or theology but may also appeal to members of the broader community.

Each lecture will last approximately 45 minutes with some time for conversation. A light supper and drinks will be provided at the end. The lectures are free and anyone is welcome to attend.

Each lecture commences at 4pm and the evening will conclude by 6pm. Please register your interest with [email protected] or phone 0435 065 326

Mr Jamie Fox is the head of the Ministerial Support Division in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, a role he has held since February 2012. Prior to taking up that role, Jamie ran the Citizenship, Settlement and Multicultural Affairs Division in the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. In that role, he was responsible for providing advice to the Government in the development of Australia’s Multicultural Policy, the People of Australia. He was also responsible for the delivery of settlement services to refugees arriving in Australia and the Adult Migration English Program. Jamie’s other roles in the Immigration Department have included responsibility for client services (including the overseas network for immigration) and visa policy

Join Juniper Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Paul Wright as they premiere a new work by Australian composer Mary Finsterer. The beloved Trout Quintet by Schubert and the rarely heard Verkarte Nacht will also be performed in this concert which promises to delight.

The teddies of Perth unite for a festive event in the picturesque setting of the UWA Sunken Gardens. Big Teddies and passionate instrumentalists will laugh, sing, dance and explore the wonder of music.

Bring your bears, your picnic and be prepared for a fun-filled event.

Practitioner Su Hart, is a member of the Afro/Celt music group, Baka Beyond. Her own music is inspired by the music of the pygmy Baka people from the rain forests of Cameroon. In her talk she will discuss her own initiation into the Baka womens' magical singing called "Yelli" (forest yodeling).

Duo Mixt performs an eclectic program of works that includes cross-genre pieces as well as more traditional classical pieces.

Australian-born pianist Cameron Roberts is recognised as an artist of great distinction and originality. He performs in Australia, England, and Spain as soloist and chamber musician whilst gaining growing success as a composer and arranger. Roberts opens the Keyed Up! season with a performance of Beethoven's beloved Moonlight Sonata.

*Applications have now closed*

Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to be an Arts student at UWA?

"A Day in the Life of an Arts Student" gives year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to explore the different types of Arts majors currently available at UWA.

Students will participate in a wide range of hands-on activities that will be interactive, fun and very rewarding.

Note: times shown are a guide only and are subject to change. Refer to the respective event brochure/application form for detailed information.

Open to UWA Staff Teams. Teams do not have to be representative of faculties and/or departments. Competition will consist of 30 minute games each week during one of four lunch time slots between 11am and 1pm.

Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to be a Music student at UWA?

"A Day in the Life of a Music Student" is a great opportunity for you to discover what a typical day at university is like.

The School of Music is offering WA secondary school students the chance to take part in a wide range of hands-on activities that will be interactive, fun, and allow you to experience some of the classes available as a Music student.

Places are strictly limited and bookings are essential. Applications close 21 March 2012.

Note: times shown are a guide only and are subject to change. Refer to the respective event brochure/application form for detailed information.

We invite you to listen and engage in a lunch time conversation with members of the UWA community on the topic of ‘what matters to me and why’. The next session is Friday 20th April 2012, 12-1.30pm at the seminar room on the 3rd floor of the Science Library.

At each session an invited guest will speak about ‘what matters to me and why’ and then there will be an opportunity for questions and conversation. The speaker on the next occasion is John Kinder, Associate Professor of European Languages.

Bring your own lunch and you can make a tea or coffee at the kitchenette at the meeting room if you wish. At the request of the library, please don’t carry coffee from the café through the science library

For a flyer see the following link…

http://www.student.uwa.edu.au/life/health/spiritual/events

We invite you to listen and engage in lunch time conversation with members of the UWA community on the topic of 'what matters to me and why'. Bring your own lunch!

Professor Nick Evans, Head of Department of Linguistics at the ANU. Topic: Puzzles of Aspect in Nen. Nen is a langauage of the Morehead-Maro family (Nambu branch) spoken in just one village (Bimadbn) in the Trans-Fly region of PNG. Friday, April 20, 2.15pm SSCI:2.29, Social Sciences Building

Come along and listen to some of UWA's senior Vocal Students

Given there is no consensus, in the history of philosophy or theology, about how a rational agent ought to solve complex moral dilemmas, Dr. Matthews will advocate that the thick theoretical differences that separate us are not as significant as the thin universals that unite us as rational moral agents. Dr Philip Matthews is Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Coordinator of Philosophy at the School of Philosophy and Theology, University of Notre Dame, Fremantle

Given there is no consensus, in the history of philosophy or theology, about how a rational agent ought to solve complex moral dilemmas, Dr. Matthews will advocate that the thick theoretical differences that separate us are not as significant as the thin universals that unite us as rational moral agents.

Dr Philip Matthews is Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Coordinator of Philosophy at the School of Philosophy and Theology, University of Notre Dame, Fremantle.

This lecture is part of the Three University Lecture Series, a cooperative venture of Notre Dame, Murdoch and UWA. The lecture will be about one hour duration, with opportunity for questions/conversation, followed by drinks/snacks. FREE event. Please RSVP to [email protected].

A public lecture by Joanna Bourke, Professor of History, Birkbeck College and 2012 UWA Fred Alexander Fellow.

War is atrocious. In this this talk, Professor Joanna Bourke will explore the changing ways in which stories of murderous violence in wartime been told, reflecting on the terror and the trauma.

In conflicts from the First World War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the “body as spectacle” has been central to politics. She will examine the politics of wartime killing and atrocity within so-called progressive societies, unpicking the ways that “our” acts of spectacular cruelty have been narrated. Furthermore, talk of terror, which has a long and familiar history, has become confused with talk of trauma. Finally, she will explore the problems of talking about the experience of meting out state-legitimatised violence in the immediate aftermath of war.

In a special partnership with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, emerging artists take to the stage with their mentors to present a program of some of the best-loved music of the classical period. The Winthrop Singers will also join the ensemble in heavenly music. Lead by Paul Wright and Alan Lourens, experience the unique dynamism of this occasion.