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Displaying from Tuesday, September 06, 2016
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September 2016
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Wednesday 07 |
12:00 - DISCUSSION PANEL - Encounters and Emotions in Colonial Histories : UWA Research Week Discussion Panel
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European exploration and colonisation in the early modern period, whether in the Americas, Asia or Australia, prompted a range of encounters between diverse peoples and cultures. But how did emotions – fear, anger, or sorrow – shape these encounters? And in what ways are their emotional (...)
16:30 - SEMINAR - Religion, State and Society: Islam and Lived Experiences of Muslims in the Philippines
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CMSS Religion, State & Society Seminar Series
Amina Rasul, President, Philippine Centre for Islam and Democracy
Title: Islam and Lived Experiences of Muslims in the Philippines
For the first time in history, the Philippines has elected a new President who hails (...)
17:00 - EVENT - School of Psychology: Postgraduate Programs 2017 Information Session
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An Opportunity will be provided for informal conversation with staff after the presentation. The application closing date for postgraduate programs and scholarships is 31st October 2016. Please RSVP for this event at: [email protected]
18:30 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Developing Diversionary Pathways for Indigenous Young People with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) : This lecture will report on the findings of a 17-month study undertaken in three Indigenous communities in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia, to develop diversionary alternatives for Indigenous young people with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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This lecture will report on the findings of a 17-month study undertaken in three Indigenous communities in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia, to develop diversionary alternatives for Indigenous young people with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
FASD is a non-diagnost (...)
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Thursday 08 |
16:00 - EVENT - Archaeology Seminar Series : Murujuga: Dynamics of the Dreaming
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For Research Week at UWA, Traditional Owners from Murujuga (Burrup Peninsula) are visiting UWA to learn about university research and to co-present findings from the first 13 months of an ARC Linkage project, Murujuga: Dynamics of the Dreaming. This project is a partnership between Murujuga (...)
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Friday 09 |
14:30 - SEMINAR - Anthropology / Sociology Seminar Series : Transnational therapeutic encounters: Understanding the health-seeking behaviour of Indian-Australians and Anglo-Australians with depression
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In this paper I draw on ethnographic data from Melbourne, Australia to explore how Indian and Anglo-Australians with depression procure medicines transnationally. From young Australians who buy (via e-pharmacies) American proteins and Chinese pills for ‘wellbeing’ to Indians who bring in (...)
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Tuesday 13 |
UWA School of Music is a vibrant centre for research in music and music education, where a thriving community of scholars is engaged in exploring the frontiers of knowledge, working on a wide range of research projects with diverse outputs.
A free weekly seminar series, with presenters (...)
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Wednesday 14 |
18:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Water for Western Australia's Future : 2016 ATSE Eminent Speaker Series
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A public lecture by Sue Murphy, CEO, Water Corporation of Western Australia and the 2016 ATSE Eminent Speaker.
Southwest WA has been hit by climate change harder and faster than nearly anywhere else on the planet.
Since the 1970's, Perth's rainfall has reduced such that last (...)
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Thursday 15 |
17:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - The Importance of Marine Protected Areas for Our Oceans : A public lecture - part of the 2016 Our Ocean conference
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This satellite event is part of the 2016 Our Ocean Conference. Held in Washington, D.C. on September 15-16 and hosted by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, the conference focuses on the key ocean issues of our time – marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries, marine pollution, and climate-rel (...)
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Saturday 17 |
14:30 - High Tea - Literary High Tea with Terri-ann White : Join Terri-ann White for a discussion of the book 'Perth: a guide for the curious'
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Lovers of literature will not want to miss our Literary High Tea. Each month you will hear from authors, handpicked by UWA Publishing, as they talk about their latest publications over a High Tea in the University Club Private Dining Room.
Edited by Terri-ann White
Perth: A guide for the (...)
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Monday 19 |
The 2016 Rio Tinto Lecture by Adjunct Professor Bruce Harvey BSc(Hons), MBA, MAusIMM, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, and Director of 'resolution88’.
Social Performance considerations in the extractive sector include securing social consent to access (...)
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Tuesday 20 |
12:30 - ALUMNI EVENT - Lunch & Learn in the CBD Women in the workforce: The impact of child care access
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The 2015 Intergenerational Report found a significant workforce participation gap between men and women. The impact of this gap on Australia’s economy is huge; better utilisation of the female workforce would drive greater economic growth and productivity.
Lack of access to affordable (...)
17:00 - SEMINAR - School of Music presents � Free Research Seminar: Christina Davies : Arts Engagement and Mental Wellbeing
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UWA School of Music is a vibrant centre for research in music and music education, where a thriving community of scholars is engaged in exploring the frontiers of knowledge, working on a wide range of research projects with diverse outputs.
A free weekly seminar series, with presenters (...)
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Wednesday 21 |
16:00 - EXPO - Postgrad and Honours Expo : Find out how postgraduate studies can enhance your career prospects
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If you would like to know how a postgrad qualification can shape your future career, visit our Postgrad & Honours Expo in September.
Chat to current staff and students about the courses on offer, scholarships and the application process, and attend one of the information sessions (...)
16:30 - FREE LECTURE - Australia-China Relations in an Era of Global Uncertainty Free panel discussion : Free panel discussion
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The Perth USAsia Centre and China Matters invite you to a panel discussion on Australia's relations with China examining the nature of the relationship in the context of a global system that is becoming evermore uncertain and complex. Please join us for this event to hear about how issues like the (...)
The reasons why young Malay-Muslims in Malaysia are being radicalised are many. It is not about being radicalised in religious schools, nor lacking religious beliefs. These reasons are true but in Malaysia, identity politics is the key factor in the angst and radicalisation of young Muslims. And (...)
18:30 - TALK - Doctor of Education Information Session : Find out more about the Doctor of Education Course in Singapore
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Aspire to achieve more and come to our Doctor of Education information evening in Singapore.
Presented by Emeritus Professor Keith Punch the session will go through the course structure, prerequisites for enrolment and answer any questions you may have.
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Thursday 22 |
9:00 - Photography Competition - "Perth: My City" Photography Competition : Photography Competition with cash prizes for tertiary division.
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Spring has arrived and that means plenty of sunshine to illuminate the City of Perth for the perfect photograph. Entitled “Perth: My City”, you are invited to submit your favourite picture taken within the city boundary (UWA Campus is within this boundary) and be in the running for over $2000 (...)
16:00 - SEMINAR - Archaeology Seminar Series : Proud Privateers and Calculating Kings in the early 17th century
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On the 9th of October 1616 was listed the goods of the English privateer Thomas Tucker, who was convicted of piracy and hanged in Hensingør. Events leading up to his capture in the North Atlantic and execution in Helsingør are more exiting and unbelievable than any movie script, involving a (...)
19:00 - EVENT - CPEC UWA's Pokemon Quiz Night : A Pokemon Themed Quiz night held at the UWA Tavern
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A Pokemon Themed Quiz night held at the UWA Tavern and hosted by The Chemical Process Engineering Club of UWA.
Assemble a team of your strongest and smartest friends and embark on a journey to collect badges as you take on our quiz rounds over a range of topics
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