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March 2013
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Thursday 14 |
17:00 - STUDENT EVENT - first flock : A Welcome to First-Year students hosted by the Cultural Precinct
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The Cultural Precinct invites all first-year students for a welcome-party at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery on Thursday 14th March 2013.
First Flock will have refreshments, prizes, entertainment and will also coincide with the launch of a new initiative - the UWA Cultural Precinct (...)
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Thursday 21 |
17:00 - VISITING SPEAKER - Muslims, Democracy and the 21st Century by Javed Ahmad Ghamidi : Javed Ahmad Ghamidi is an internationally renowned scholar of Islam who has contributed to debates on the role of Islam in Muslim societies.
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Mr Ahmad has authored numerous books and lectured widely on Islam and Muslim issues including democracy, blasphemy law, rights of citizens particularly women, and terrorism. Born in Pakistan in 1951, he holds a BA in English Literature and Philosophy from the Government College, Lahore (1972) and (...)
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Tuesday 26 |
13:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Tunisian Women in the Arab Spring by Dr Leila Ben Mcharek : What makes Tunisia an exception in the Arab world as far as women’s rights are concerned ?
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What makes Tunisia an exception in the Arab world as far as women’s rights are concerned ?
What role did Tunisian women play in the Revolution (17 December 2010- 14 January 2011) ?
What is the status of Tunisian women since the Revolution ? What are the main debates involving women’s status and (...)
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Wednesday 27 |
18:00 - PUBLIC TALK - What Ever Happened to Professional Ethics : Recovering an Ethic of Vocation in an Age of 'Values'. An ETHOS event
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Ian packer is the deputy director of ETHOS and a frequent contributor to publications on critical issues. Ethos is a national network of outstanding Christian thinkers and activists drawn together into a series of standing think-tanks. ETHOS is committed to ongoing, in-depth analysis of critical (...)
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April 2013
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Tuesday 09 |
“INTENSELY COMPELLING…EXTRAORDINARY.”
Karen Curry- Former CNN Bureau Chief New York
The fates of a woman living in Beijing and a man living in New York become inextricably linked because of a common conviction…
The multi-award winning “Free China: The Courage To (...)
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Monday 15 |
13:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Morning after the Arab Spring : CMSS has invited Nina Markovic from the UNA Centre for European Studies, to explain the EU’s multi-dimensional foreign policy towards the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
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This lecture aims to explain the EU’s multi-dimensional foreign policy towards
the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which is a vitally important
neighbourhood for the future of the entire Union and its members. In the EU’s security strategy, the risk of failing states is seen as a (...)
17:00 - SCREENING - CMSS "Crossing the Line" a documentary film by Anita Barar : An Australian film about the partition of India in 1947.
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In 1947, when India attained freedom from the British Empire, a line was drawn on the map of India on the basis of religious majority creating two countries – India and Pakistan.
Millions crossed the line and massive violence and slaughter occurred on both sides. The history of humanity has (...)
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Thursday 18 |
18:30 - SCREENING - 5 Broken Cameras - film screening : Acadamy award nominated documentary from Palestine
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Presented by Students for Palestine (UWA) and Friends of Palestine (WA)
[entry by donation]
The first ever Palestinian documentary film to be nominated for an Oscar, 5 Broken Cameras is a firsthand account of non-violent resistance in Bil’in, a West Bank village threatened by (...)
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Tuesday 23 |
12:00 - EVENT - ARCHBISHOP's MASS AND LUNCH : Annual visit by the new Catholic Archbishop to offer Mass in the UWA chapel, followed by lunch together
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All welcome to the Mass and Lunch, either or both, starting at 12 noon. Mass is offerd by the new Catholic Archbishop of Perth, Timothy Costello.
Lunch will be served after Mass.
The UWA Chapel is on the first floor above the Village Cafe in the Guild Courtyard, that is one floor below the medical (...)
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Tuesday 30 |
13:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Elections in Pakistan 11 May 2013: Possible Scenarios : CMSS Panel Discussion on who would win the elections in Pakistan on May 11, 2013?
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For the first time in Pakistan’s history, a democratically elected government
has completed its term and has stepped down. Pakistani nation will be casting its
vote to elect a new government on 11 May 2013. These elections are a good omen
for the political and democratic culture of Pakistan as it (...)
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May 2013
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Tuesday 07 |
17:30 - BOOK LAUNCH - The Myth of �Islamic Terrorism�: Religion, Politics and the Making of Terrorism in Pakistan. : Author Eamon Murphy demonstrates that the root causes of terrorism in Pakistan have little to do with the teachings of Islam but rather lie in more mundane political, social and historical developments.
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Ever since 9/11, “Islamic terrorism” has been regarded by Western political
leaders, the media and a great number of academics and terrorism experts
as the most serious security threat facing Western countries and their allies.
Pakistan in particular has, with some exaggeration, been singled (...)
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Thursday 09 |
13:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Visiting Fellow Dr Sanu Kainikara will present India in the 21 Century: An Emerging Global Power? : The presentation will look at the current situation in India in terms of its economic development, political landscape and demographic changes that directly influence its strategic path and progress.
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The presentation will look at the current situation in India in terms of its economic
development, political landscape and demographic changes that directly influence
its strategic path and progress. It will then examine the possibility of India emerging
as a genuine global power in the future. In (...)
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Friday 17 |
7:15 - EVENT - CMSS Breakfast Panel Discussion: Pakistan After the Elections. : CMSS is holding breakfast with a panel discussion to address what challenges may face the new Pakistan Government?
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The Pakistan Elections on 11 May 2013 have brought the Pakistan Muslim League (N) back to power with Nawaz Sharif becoming Prime Minister for the third time. What are the challenges being faced by the new government, and how it is likely to respond?
The speakers will be:
Winthrop (...)
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June 2013
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Monday 10 |
14:30 - PUBLIC LECTURE - CMSS The Arab Spring At Two and a Half: Lessons, Challenges, and Opportunities. : Visiting Research Professor Dr Emile Nakhleh at New Mexico will highlight the lessons, challenges, and opportunities for the region and major foreign powers.
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“As the Arab Spring enters its third year, new Arab democracies are struggling with a myriad of serious issues, which could impact the future success or failure of democratic transitions in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Yemen, and other countries in the region. These issues include governance; Islamic (...)
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Thursday 13 |
13:00 - PRESENTATION - Preparing and presenting a Three Minute Thesis talk : Guidelines on how to present a suitable talk for UWA's 3MT competition in 2013.
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The rules and details of UWA's Three Minute Thesis Competition will be described, and guidance will be given on how to present a talk suitable for this event.
Doctoral and Masters Researchers, ECRs and academics within 7 years of PhD completion are eligible to compete.
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Monday 24 |
9:00 - CONFERENCE - Call for Paper: ROGE-2013 (London-UK): International Conference of Restructuring of the Global Economy : ROGE-2013
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CALL FOR PAPERS
The Academy of Business & Retail Management is proud to have an established record to organising and managing international academic conferences. Please join us for one of our annual conferences in location given below. All our Conference seek to elucidate a wealth of issues (...)
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July 2013
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Friday 19 |
8:00 - CONFERENCE - PEG Scientific Meeting - Merging Qualitative and Quantitative Research
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August 2013
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Tuesday 06 |
9:00 - CONFERENCE - Call for Paper: IACP-2013 (Paris-France): International Academic Research Conference : IACP-2013
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CALL FOR PAPERS
The Academy of Business & Retail Management is proud to have an established record to organising and managing international academic conferences. Please join us for one of our annual conferences in location given below. All our Conference seek to elucidate a wealth of issues (...)
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Tuesday 13 |
17:00 - FREE LECTURE - Women and Social Justice in Islam : Professor Anis Ahmed will provide an insight into women's status in Islam
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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 (...)
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Monday 26 |
13:00 - PUBLIC LECTURE - What Good is Christianity? : A UWA Chaplain's International Lecturer, Dr Mangalwadi brings experience and research to shed light on western culture.
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What GOOD is Christianity?
How would Australia look without it?
Dr Vishal Mangalwadi: international author, philosopher and social reformer
Vishal grew up in India, surrounded by Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic influences. In his teens he became a Christian, attracted to the life and (...)
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