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Displaying from Monday, May 25, 2015
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May 2015
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Monday 25 |
During the twentieth century, religion has gone on the market place. Churches and religious groups are forced to 'sell god' in order to be attractive to 'religious consumers'. More and more, religions are seen as 'brands' that have to be recognizable to their members and the general public. What (...)
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Tuesday 26 |
2015 is a historic year for the movement to end extreme poverty. In September, world leaders will agree on a comprehensive set of Global Goals designed to achieve an end to extreme poverty and a better life for all of the world's people by 2030. Come and hear how your actions can change the world (...)
18:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Education and Entrenched Disadvantage in Indigenous Communities : Causes and consequences of entrenched disadvantage in Indigenous communities: What the evidence says, and what evidence is missing.
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In April 2015 the Committee for Economic Development of Australia released a major report on Addressing entrenched disadvantage in Australia. The report had five substantive chapters - poverty and social disadvantage; persistent disadvantage; early intervention; living with mental illness; and (...)
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July 2015
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Monday 06 |
9:00 - EVENT - Health Program Evaluation RMED4403 : SPH Seasonal School 5 day 6 point unit
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Explore the role of evaluation in program design and planning, including determining the implementation process, and outcomes and impacts of healt programs. Evaluations in rural and Aboriginal contexts are considered. You'll be introducted to qualitative and quantitative methodologies and several (...)
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Thursday 09 |
14:00 - EVENT - The UWA Institute of Agriculture 2015 Industry Forum : Where are we heading with the red meat industry?
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Demand for protein is likely to increase as global incomes rise. What does Australia need to do to maintain its competitive export market? This year's Industry Forum will discuss the outlook for global demand for red meat and Australia's role in supplying it.
Cost is free but (...)
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Monday 13 |
8:30 - WORKSHOP - Deeble Institute knowledge exchange 3-day short course : Make your research more useful to policymakers
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If you'd like policymakers to take more notice of your research, this short course is for you.
This 3 day short course on knowledge translation and exchange can help you make your work more accessible and useful to policymakers.
You'll receive training on writing for policymakers and (...)
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August 2015
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Wednesday 12 |
18:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Reflections on Australia�s Economic Landscape : Shann Memorial Lecture
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Dr Philip Lowe is the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, a position he has held since February 2012. He is also Deputy Chair of the Reserve Bank Board, and Chair of the Reserve Bank's Risk Management Committee.
Prior to his current role, he held the positions of Assistant Governor (Ec (...)
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Thursday 20 |
18:00 - VISITING SPEAKER - Challenges, Opportunities and Lessons from South Korean Economic Development : Korean Studies, the Korean Foundation and AIIA present a special lecture followed by discussion.
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Prof Heejin Lee (Yonsei University) and Professor Jung Soo Seo(Keimyung University) will present two talks followed by a discussion lead by the Head of Social Sciences and an opportunity for networking.
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September 2015
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Tuesday 01 |
18:30 - EVENT - WXED LAW : The creative contribution of Christianity used to be the pillars of our Law and used to be 'common sense' until recently.
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New challenges around minority rights and secularity have produced both bright and dark responses from the church. Can the practise of Christian faith still be good for the Law? Let's unpack the story. This is the final lecture in a series this past month at Trinity. Nibbles at 6.30pm
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Tuesday 15 |
10:30 - EVENT - Leg and foot ulcers community conversation : Tell us your ideas about trialling new treatments.
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Researchers at the University of Western Australia are getting together a research proposal to look at a new treatment for leg ulcers they want to trial.
We want to hear the thoughts and ideas of people who have lived experience of leg and foot ulcers about what will be important to (...)
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Tuesday 22 |
13:00 - EVENT - Psychology Colloquium: Ronit Kark: There is still hope for the non-charismatic: The role of leader-follower intimacy in employee's performance
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Presenter: Dr. Ronit Kark
Dr. Ronit Kark is a Tenured Senior Lecturer of organizational studies in the Department of Psychology at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. Dr. Kark received her PhD from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and completed her post doctoral studies at the Unversity of (...)
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Thursday 24 |
18:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Women in Family Business - Not Just a Family Affair : Public Lecture
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Among the world's oldest and largest family businesses, 70% are considering appointing a woman as their next CEO. So how can family businesses best mentor and groom women into leadership roles?
Alicia Mule, General Manager of the Aroma Cafe franchise and a second generation family (...)
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Saturday 26 |
18:00 - DINNER - Perth's Early Music Project Fundraising Dinner : A fundraising dinner, in support of the development of Perth's Early Music Project, will be held at the historic St George's College in September.
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A fundraising dinner, in support of the development of Perth's Early Music Project, will be held at the historic St George's College in September. Perth's Early Music Project is to be hosted by St George's College from next year and will feature the creation of an Early Music Festival and a (...)
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Tuesday 29 |
17:00 - EVENT - Presentation by Dr Huang Qinguo, Chinese Consul General in Perth : A presentation in commemoration of the end of WWII in Asia
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A presentation in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII in Asia
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Wednesday 30 |
7:00 - BREAKFAST - Breakfast by the Bay: Licence to operate: How corporations must adapt to new community expectations : Breakfast by the Bay
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Recent headlines have highlighted the risks that can erode a corporation's social licence. In many cases, the conduct of large and sophisticated institutions has threatened aspects of their social licence - from perceived tax evasion by multinational corporations, through to operations that fall (...)
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October 2015
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Thursday 08 |
What do the digital economy, social media, wearables, and the sharing economy have in common? They are all examples of digital disruption: a concept which is currently taking the world by storm.
Our panel of industry experts, including Justin Scanlan from PwC Consulting, Charlie (...)
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Saturday 10 |
10:00 - EVENT - SpringArts 2015 : A day of inspiration, activities and fun at 'the castle'.
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St George's College and the SAS Resources Trust are combining together on Saturday 10th October for a day of interest and enjoyment at the College. The activities will include an SAS historical display and talks from former SAS officers. The "Midday Live Set" featuring resident musicans (...)
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Sunday 25 |
Join us for an afternoon of all Mozart concerti performed by local champion soloists Paul Wright, Robert Gladstones and Raymond Yong accompanied by a chamber orchestra of brilliant young musicians.
The program will include Piano Concerto No.12, Horn Concerto No.2 and Violin Concerto No.5 (...)
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November 2015
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Thursday 26 |
19:00 - EVENT - UWA Staff Community Concert : Come and share the excitement of our first UWA Staff Community Choir Concert
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The UWA Staff Community Choir is a partnership initiative of Safety, Health & Wellbeing and the School of Music.
Led by Michael Battersby, the choir will dazzle, delight and entertain you. Come and see the fun.
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Monday 30 |
Offered through the UWA Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health CAMDH, this unit offers an overview of Aboriginal lifestyle. It focusses on traditional and environmental responsibilities and the social practices of Indigenous communities during pre and post colonial times, followed by an (...)
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