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Displaying from Friday, November 14, 2014
 November 2014
Monday 17
18:30 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Gallipoli and Lemnos : Addressing the Lemnos Heritage of Gallipoli and the Forgotten Foundations of Anzac More Information
Lemnos is the Greek island 100 km from the Gallipoli peninsula that was used as the base from which the attack on the Turkish positions was launched and managed, but it tends to be ignored in accounts which focus on the fighting.
Tuesday 18
13:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Autism Spectrum Disorder and the DSM-5 : School of Psychology Colloquium More Information
Abstract

Finally, in May 2013, DSM-5 by the American Psychiatric Association was published, after 15 years of planning and development. There were and are many controversies around the DSM-5, particularly regarding, neurodevelopmental disorders, and most prominently concerning autism (...)

18:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Emerging biosciences capacity in Africa: Case study of the Regional Cassava Viruses Disease Diagnostic Project Website | More Information
A public lecture by Dr Joseph Ndunguru, Molecular Plant Virologist, Mikocheni Agricultural Research Institute (MARI), Tanzania.

Cassava is an important food staple in sub Saharan Africa, however it is under threat from deadly viral diseases, which are decreasing yield and leaving many (...)

18:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Emerging biosciences capacity in Africa: Case study of the Regional Cassava Viruses Disease Diagnostic Project : A public lecture by Dr Joseph Ndunguru, Molecular Plant Virologist, Mikocheni Agricultural Research Institute (MARI), Tanzania Website | More Information
In this lecture, Dr Joseph Ndunguru will outline his involvement with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the subsequent investment in his viral diagnostic projects. He will also outline the increasing biosciences capacity in sub Saharan Africa that is leading the transformational change to (...)
Wednesday 19
16:00 - SEMINAR - Making Parks out of Making Wars: Transnational Nature Conservation and Conflict Resolution : An exploration of peace parks from the perspective of Paul Martin and Christine Szuter's notion of "war zones" and "game sinks". More Information
An unexpected outcome of the global environmental crisis is the emergence of conservation as an important aspect of conflict resolution. While there has always been a strong historical association between conflict and resources, with disagreements arising over their use and ownership, it is (...)

18:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - "Accompanied in our tears": Women, Shakespeare and sentiment in the eighteenth-century theatre : Examining the development of a sentimental response to theatre in the eighteenth-century amongst women. Website | More Information
Letter and diary accounts by female audience members frequently attest to them crying in the playhouse as they watched actors renowned for their emotional acting style (such as David Garrick) perform in adaptations of Shakespeare plays designed to augment the affective impact of the text. Assoc/Prof (...)
Thursday 20
18:00 - SCREENING - Media and Communication Student Showcase 2014 Website | More Information
The Faculty of Arts' annual Media and Communication Showcase of students' creative works is being held at the UWA Somerville Auditorium on Thursday 20 November. Join us for a picnic and screening of short films; doors open at 6pm (BYO picnic; the bar at Somerville will also be open) and the (...)
Friday 21
16:00 - ORATION - 2014 Wesfarmers' Harry Perkins Oration : Hearts, minds, health and research - please mind the gap Website | More Information
Professor Jennings is an internationally renowned cardiologist who will explore the latest medical research on the causes, prevention and treatment of heart disease

This Oration is a FREE event for the community but registration is essential as places are limited

Please RSVP (...)
Monday 24
14:00 - SYMPOSIUM - Symposium: Memento Mori Website | More Information
A symposium that reflects on the nature of death and the manner of its representation and meanings in visual art and literature since medieval times.

Presenters include Professor Andrew Lynch, Professor Richard Read and Professor Charles Zika.

The symposium is presented by the (...)
Wednesday 26
13:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Reducing Distraction by Improving Driver Ability : Neurotrauma Research Program Seminar More Information
Abstract

Every year road accidents take a significant toll on health and well-being in WA, and results in substantial costs in lost productivity and medical care. While conventional approaches have focused on tougher law enforcement and vehicle safety technology to mitigate risk (...)

 December 2014
Wednesday 03
18:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - A J Herman Fellowship 2014 Lecture - Prof Nicky Kilpatrick Website | More Information
Colleagues

You are invited to attend the A J Herman Fellowship 2014 Lecture by Prof Nicky Kilpatrick a leading international figure in paediatric dentistry and oral health well recognised for her clincial work and research around integrating oral health into general health as well as in (...)
Thursday 04
18:00 - FREE LECTURE - Memento mori and martyrdom in Jesuit poetry, drama, art and music Website | More Information
Join Professor Yasmin Haskell and Doctoral Candidate Makoto Harris Takao from the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions - campus partner of the exhibition Memento Mori - as they discuss a series of literary, dramatic, artistic and musical works produced in the 17th and 18th (...)
Monday 08
10:00 - COURSE - School of Music & St George's College present the UWA Summer Music Academy Website | More Information
In partnership with St George’s College, the School of Music is proud to announce a new collaboration in 2014 designed to bring together young musicians for a week of intensive music training and fun!

This residential camp is specifically aimed at young musicians (14-21 years) who have (...)

13:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Women and Jihad Website | More Information
The participation of women in suicide bombing and their presence in support of militants in Syria and Iraq, including the self-proclaimed Islamic State, has drawn attention to the question of women's role in jihad. The panel discussion is designed to provide a framework in which women's role in (...)
Thursday 11
19:00 - EVENT - The Winthrop Singers Christmas Carol Service : Under the direction of Nicholas Bannan, join in the carols this Christmas with the Winthrop Singers Website | More Information
Under the direction of Nicholas Bannan, join in the carols this Christmas with the Winthrop Singers
Friday 12
19:00 - EVENT - The Winthrop Singers Christmas Carol Service : Under the direction of Nicholas Bannan, join in the carols this Christmas with the Winthrop Singers Website | More Information
Under the direction of Nicholas Bannan, join in the carols this Christmas with the Winthrop Singers
Monday 15
17:30 - FREE LECTURE - 2014 IEEE Magnetics Society Distinguished Lecture : Magnetic Materials in Medicine: Applications in Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Disease Website | More Information
Prof. Tim St Pierre will give his final 2014 IEEE Magnetics Society Distinguished Lecture on Monday 15 December, 5:30 pm, at Webb Lecture Theatre, Geology & Geography Building. In his lecture, "Magnetic Materials in Medicine: Applications in Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Disease,& (...)

 January 2015
Tuesday 06
8:00 - SEMINAR - EPC Summer Special : 30 day membership for $30 More Information
Come and try the great range of group classes available at the Exercise and Performance Centre for just $30. Classes include Pilates, Aqua and Circuit training. Valid for new members only, medical clearance may be required. Space in classes are limited and bookings are essential.
Friday 30
9:45 - VISITING SPEAKER - How Helicobacter pylori moves in stomach mucus: Motility of H. pylori in mucin gels : Seminar presented by Prof Rama Bansil, Boston University Physics. More Information
Prof Rama Bansil is visiting UWA and presenting a seminar titled 'How Helicobacter pylori moves in stomach mucus: Motility of H. pylori in mucin gels'. All are welcome to attend her morning seminar on Friday 30th January. Snacks and refreshments will be served from 9.45am.

 February 2015
Tuesday 03
19:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Longevity - a healthy choice? with Professor Alexander Cohen AO : This is a rare opportunity to hear about the broader issues of health in the 21st century from a practitioner, academic and researcher. Website | More Information
Join Clinical Professor Alexander Cohen for this unique public talk. This is a rare opportunity to hear about the broader issues of health in the 21st century from a practitioner, academic and researcher. Alexander Cohen is a Clinical Professor of Medicine and a former Chancellor at UWA. In an (...)


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