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Events for the public
 August 2013
Friday 09
18:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Creators or Destroyers : The burning questions of human impact in ancient Aboriginal Australia Website | More Information
The Australian Academy of the Humanities Annual Lecture 2013, delivered by Professor Peter Hiscock FAHA, the Tom Austen Brown Professor of Australian Archaeology, The University of Sydney

Did Aboriginal people create an Eden-like estate or did they destroy the delicately balanced natural ecosystem they found in Australia? This talk critiques some of the latest theories and discoveries to reveal the intellectual biases and analytical constraints that underpin these debates. The magnitude of change that we can recognise in Aboriginal Australia prior to the arrival of Europeans challenges static and idealist stories of Australia’s human past.

The Academy gratefully acknowledges the support of the University of Western Australia.

Reception to follow at the Institute of Advanced Studies. RSVP by 31 July: [email protected]; Ph: 02-6125 9860
Sunday 11
10:00 - OPEN DAY - 2013 Open Day : Join us for our Centenary Open Day and experience all that UWA has to offer Website | More Information
Come and find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, career options, scholarship opportunities, our valuable research, community programs and facilities.

There's also residential college tours, hands-on activities, live music, entertainment, and plenty of fun activities for the whole family as we celebrate our 100th birthday.

10:00 - OPEN DAY - Centenary Celebrations at Open Day : Join us in Winthrop Hall to help us celebrate our 100th birthday Website | More Information
We invite you to visit the Winthrop Hall Undercroft to help us celebrate our 100th birthday!

There will be something for everyone, including displays, memorabilia, historical photos, fun activities and LUMINOUSnight screenings in our special mini-theatrette.

Specialised stalls and displays include UWA Alumni; UWA Centenary; UWA Publishing; Association for the Blind of WA and Guide Dog puppies; LUMNINOUSnight photo exhibition and sale; Co-op Bookshop; Historical photo display; and fun instant photo booth!

Open all Open Day from 10am - 4pm.

10:15 - GUIDED TOUR - UWA Friends of the Grounds Tour : Discover the UWA campus on a tour hosted by the Friends of the Grounds Website | More Information
This Open Day, discover the UWA campus on a guided stroll around the buildings and gardens of the Crawley campus. Hosted by the dedicated members of the UWA Friends of the Grounds, you will visit the Sunken Garden, Geology, Tropical Grove, Reid Library, James Oval, the Japanese Garden and Winthrop Hall.

Tours depart from the Visitors Centre at 10.15am and 1.15pm

10:15 - SCREENING - LUMINOUSnight screenings at Open Day : Relive the magic with the cinema version of this amazing projection Website | More Information
On Friday 8 February 2013, 35,000 people celebrated UWA's Centenary at a once-in-a-century evening of art and culture. The centrepiece of this spectacular event was LUMINOUShall.

Experience the magic of the UWA story as projected on to the façade of Winthrop Hall during this amazing night. The filmed version will be playing on a big screen in the Dolphin Theatre. The projection will also be showing in our mini-theatrette in the Undercroft throughout the day.

Dolphin Theatre screenings at 10.15am, 2.15pm, and 3.15pm (film runs for 20 minutes).

11:00 - SCREENING - SCINEMA : SCINEMA Film Festival - A National Science Week Event Website | More Information
UWA Science Library presents SCINEMA - A National Science Week event. This film festival is screening in the Science Library foyer throughout National Science Week.

Each day will feature short films on a different scientific topic: Sunday 11th August 11am -1pm - Critters. Monday 12th August 12:30pm – 2:30pm - Space. Tuesday 13th August 12:30pm – 2:30pm - Sustainability. Wednesday 14th August 10:30am – 1:30pm - Ideas. Thursday 15th August 12:30pm – 2:30pm - Science. Friday 16th August 12:30pm – 2:30pm - Human body.

The screenings are free of charge and open to everyone, not just UWA students and staff. For more detailed program information, please contact Julianne Filardi ([email protected] Mondays –Wednesdays) or Su Zekulich ([email protected] Thursdays –Fridays). For more information on SCINEMA, please see http://www.csiro.au/scinema/index.html

11:15 - PUBLIC TALK - Three Exciting Journeys as a UWA Doctor : Western Australian of the Year, Professor Bruce Robinson, talks about three of the amazing journeys he has travelled as a UWA doctor. Website | More Information
As part of our special Open Day Centenary program of talks for the community, Professor Bruce Robinson, Western Australian of the Year 2013 and Director of 'The Fathering Project', will talk about three of the amazing journeys he has travelled as a doctor and UWA Professor of Medicine. The journey into the body to cure cancer; the journey into the community to reduce drug addiction and crime; and the journey to neighbouring countries to provide medical help in times of disaster.

Registrations are requested at: www.openday.uwa.edu.au/talks

11:15 - GUIDED TOUR - Behind the History: UWA's heritage, scandals and heroes : Take Terry Larder's amazing behind-the-scenes tour of the Crawley campus Website | More Information
This Open Day, take a 45 minute tour of the Crawley campus and explore the historic Winthrop Hall, the Chancellor's Room and the campus grounds as you hear about some of the scandals and forgotten heroes of the University. The tour will conclude with an optional climb up the Winthrop Hall tower, with has 184 steps and sits 49 metres above the heritage-listed grounds and buildings.

Tours at 11.15am and 2.15pm

12:15 - PUBLIC TALK - The Transformative Power of Education : UWA Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Johnson, will talk about the life changing power of education. Website | More Information
As part of our special Open Day Centenary program of talks for the community, UWA Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Johnson, will talk about the life changing power of education, including being the first in his family to study at university and the opportunities it has provided. Professor Johnson will explain why UWA is a world top 100 university and how global recognition and our new flexible course structure, will give UWA graduates a competitive edge in a rapidly-changing world.

RSVPs requested via the online form at www.openday.uwa.edu.au/talks

12:15 - EVENT - UWA In the Virtual World More Information
Considered world leaders in the areas of 3D art and film, UWA has been recreated in the virtual world of "Second Life". Join the founder, Jay Jay Jegathesan, on a magical journey to discover this world. For more information on UWA's virtual presence, visit www.uwainsl.blogspot.com

13:15 - PUBLIC TALK - A Unique Student Experience: From UWA Student to Young Australian of the Year 2013 : UWA Student, Akram Azimi, tells the sory of his unique student experience. Website | More Information
As part of our special Open Day Centenary program of talks for the community, UWA student Akram Azimi will talk about how grateful he is for the opportunities that have come along throughout his studies in Australia. When he started at UWA, Akram immersed himself in many of the extra-curricular activities available at both the University and St George's College. He was soon doing things he never expected! During his talk he will highlight some of the exciting adventures he has been on since starting his UWA journey and more recently as Young Australian of the Year 2013.

Registrations are recommended at: www.openday.uwa.edu.au/talks

13:15 - GUIDED TOUR - UWA Friends of the Grounds Tour : Discover the UWA campus on a tour hosted by the Friends of the Grounds Website | More Information
This Open Day, discover the campus on a guided stroll around the buildings and gardens of the Crawley campus. Hosted by the dedicated members of the UWA Friends of the Grounds, you will visit the Sunken Garden, Geology, Tropical Grove, Reid Library, James Oval, the Japanese Garden and Winthrop Hall.

Tours depart from the Visitors Centre at 10.15am and 1.15pm

14:00 - PUBLIC TALK - The UWA Founding Professors : Step back-in-time for a panel discussion presented by the UWA Historical Society Website | More Information
As part of our special Open Day Centenary program of talks for the community, the UWA Historical Society is pleased to present an encore presentation of their popular Centenary panel discussion on the UWA Founding Professors. The panel will present profiles on five of the Founding Professors: AD Ross, HE Whitfeld, WG Woolnough, JW Paterson and WL Murcoch. There will also be a display of memorabilia.

The presentation runs from 2pm - 4pm with a 15 minute break at 3pm.

Venue capacity is very limited. Registration is strongly encouraged at: www.openday.uwa.edu.au/talks

14:15 - GUIDED TOUR - Behind the History: UWA's heritage, scandals and heroes : Take Terry Larder's amazing behind-the-scenes tour of the Crawley campus Website | More Information
This Open Day, take a 45 minute tour of the Crawley campus and explore the historic Winthrop Hall, the Chancellor's Room and the campus grounds as you hear about some of the scandals and forgotten heroes of the University. The tour will conclude with an optional climb up the Winthrop Hall tower, with has 184 steps and sits 49 metres above the heritage-listed grounds and buildings.

Tours at 11.15am and 2.15pm

14:15 - SCREENING - LUMINOUSnight Screenings at Open Day : Relive the magic with the cinema version of this amazing projection Website | More Information
On Friday 8 February 2013, 35,000 people celebrated UWA's Centenary at a once-in-a-century evening of art and culture. The centrepiece of this spectacular event was LUMINOUShall.

Experience the magic of the UWA story as projected on to the façade of Winthrop Hall during this amazing night. The filmed version will be playing on a big screen in the Dolphin Theatre. The projection will also be showing in our mini-theatrette in the Undercroft throughout the day.

Dolphin Theatre screenings at 10.15am, 2.15pm, and 3.15pm (film runs for 20 minutes).

15:00 - EVENT - Chamber! Australia Felix 2013 : Ashley Smith (clarinet) and Aura Go (piano) Website | More Information
Australia Felix received two of the Yale School of Music highest honours, performing in the Yale Oneppo Chamber Music Series, as well as guest appearances at Carnegie Hall in New York. Together they have performed as part of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Metropolis Series and at venues including La Poisson Rogue and Galapagos Art Space in New York. Celebrate UWA’s own Ashley Smith, winner of the 2012 Freedman Fellowship for Classical Music, as he returns to Australia with Aura Go in an all Schumann and Brahms program including Brahms Sonatas Op. 120, Schumann Romances and Fantasiestucke.

For Tickets: http://www.music.uwa.edu.au/concerts/keyed-up

15:15 - SCREENING - LUMINOUSnight Screenings at Open Day : Relive the magic with the cinema version of this amazing projection Website | More Information
On Friday 8 February 2013, 35,000 people celebrated UWA's Centenary at a once-in-a-century evening of art and culture. The centrepiece of this spectacular event was LUMINOUShall.

Experience the magic of the UWA story as projected on to the façade of Winthrop Hall during this amazing night. The filmed version will be playing on a big screen in the Dolphin Theatre. The projection will also be showing in our mini-theatrette in the Undercroft throughout the day.

Dolphin Theatre screenings at 10.15am, 2.15pm, and 3.15pm (film runs for 20 minutes).
Monday 12
17:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Lifting Africans out of poverty : an overview of the strategy and activities of the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Website | More Information
The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) sets clear targets: by 2020 its research efforts will have contributed to lifting 11 million Africans out of poverty and to restoring 7.5 million hectares of land into sustainable use. IITA's Deputy Director General for Research, Prof Ylva Hilbur, will provide an overiew of: the institute's scientific focus, its priority areas for future investment, its role in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), its initiatives to build public/private partnerships and its activities to stimulate youth employment and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector.
Tuesday 13
13:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - The Hand: Gesture, Touch & Emotions : Public Lecture Website | More Information
Speakers: Farah Karim-Cooper (Head of Research, Shakespeare's Globe) "Reading Tactility in the Early Modern Playhouse", and Ian Donaldson (Honorary Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne, Emeritus Professor ANU, CHE Advisory Board) "Noli Me Tangere: Interpreting a taboo"

17:00 - FREE LECTURE - Women and Social Justice in Islam : Professor Anis Ahmed will provide an insight into women's status in Islam More Information
The lecture will explore Islamic approaches to gender discrimination and gender justice. It will highlight the Qur'anic view of gender justice, human rights and legal status of female evidence in Islamic law. Professor Ahmad is the Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, IIU Malaysia and as Vice President of the International Islamic University Islamabad.

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