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Displaying from Friday, May 06, 2011
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May 2011
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Friday 06 |
19:30 - CONCERT - "Prayer" - Music for Japan earthquake disaster relief : Japanese Kimono Flutist "Momochiyo" and Taiko Drum group "Kaze No Ko" are offering a charity concert for earthquake victims of Japan. If you are interested in experiencing ethereal strains of Japanese flute music, the energetic rhythms of Japanese Taiko drums or if you would simply like to join us in helping those in need, please come along for this concert.
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UWA Be with Buddha Society has organised a Japanese Music concert in efforts to raise funds for Japan disaster relief.
Kimono Flautist “Momochiyo” will share with us the hopeful spirit of Japan through her music, culture and memories, and Perth’s Taiko Drum group “Kaze No Ko” (...)
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Tuesday 10 |
10:00 - FUNDRAISER - Lunchtime Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis : Visit us for a chat and to support Cystic Fibrosis WA.
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Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is Australia’s most common, life threatening recessive genetic condition. 1 in 25 people are carriers of the CF gene. There is no cure. Support people living with cystic fibrosis by purchasing 65 Roses Day merchandise, visit our stall at lunchtime on Tuesday 10th and 17th (...)
17:00 - SEMINAR - School of Music presents International Research Seminar - The relationship between musical training and literacy development
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Adam Wigley, PhD Candidate, Schools of Music and Psychology,
UWA presents his innovative research investigating ways in which music learning impacts on literacy skills in young children. Part of the Power of Music Seminar series.
18:00 - VISITING SPEAKER - THE VALUE OF EDUCATION - Part 1 : is to build and strengthen one’s inner personality
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The word educate is derived from educare (Latin), meaning to draw out, to bring out potential. Educational systems, the world over, are based on thrusting knowledge onto students, instead of drawing it out of them. As a result, students become well informed on one or more subjects. Such education (...)
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Wednesday 11 |
When hearing the term ‘mental health’, most people think of mental illness.
A growing body of research demonstrates the ability of individuals to improve their mental health through a range of simple behaviours, but it is difficult to get people to engage with mental health as a topic and (...)
18:00 - VISITING SPEAKER - THE VALUE OF EDUCATION - Part 2 : This is the second seminar in a two-part seminar series
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Intelligence is acquired knowledge of a particular subject or subjects. But being knowledgeable in no way renders your intellect clear to think, reason and decide on matters pertaining to life. A person could be highly intelligent, yet impractical in day to day living. For example, a scientist may (...)
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Thursday 12 |
Dr Suzanne Wijsman presents a recital including works by Faure and Martinu.
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Friday 13 |
13:00 - SEMINAR - Agent of the Market or Instrument of Justice: Trade Union Identity in the Age of Market Driven Politics
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Within the rich, diverse history of trade unionism, the identity, role and purpose of workplace organization is continuously contested. Whilst acknowledging the way the historical geography of capital accumulation shape these issues, the paper considers the potential power agency (leadership and (...)
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Monday 16 |
16:50 - EVENT - Marney Mcqueen - Red Hot & Rosa : An intimate evening with the world's most highly sought after celebrity beautician, Rosa Waxofski.
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With special guests, Border security officer Karen Barnes, Glowing mum-to-be Annabel Sarah, Victoria Winters Smythe and Vladimir Longschlongadongski, the Russian Master of the Organ. Also featuring Bert Newton, Jacki Weaver, Ian Healy and more surprise guests!
"One of the freshest (...)
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Tuesday 17 |
10:00 - FUNDRAISER - Lunchtime Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis : Visit us for a chat and to support Cystic Fibrosis WA.
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Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is Australia’s most common, life threatening recessive genetic condition. 1 in 25 people are carriers of the CF gene. There is no cure. Support people living with cystic fibrosis by purchasing 65 Roses Day merchandise, visit our stall at lunchtime on Tuesday 10th and 17th (...)
17:00 - SEMINAR - School of Music presents International Research Seminar - Charles Darwin, Percy Grainger and John Blacking: Australian influences on the concepts of evolution and archetype in music curriculum design
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Nicholas Bannan, Associate Professor, School of Music, UWA presents interdisciplinary research that brings insights to the school curriculum.
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Thursday 19 |
UWA Wind and Brass students - Old Wine in New Bottles.
Wind and Brass students present colourful arrangements of classic works.
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Wednesday 25 |
The UWA Co-op Bookshop’s Book Sale runs until Tuesday May 31st
UWA Hoodies on sale from $39.95
Extra 50% off the Sale Price of all books until May 31st.
Novels, non fiction, reference and selection of UQP titles available.
Co-op members also receive Member (...)
9:30 - EVENT - UWA's Biggest Morning Tea : Warm the teapot and break out the bickies! UWA is holding a Morning Tea as part of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2011 and need your support. All money raised at Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2011 will help the Cancer Council continue its research, education and patient support services to help all those affected by cancer.
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The Venue details are as follows and tickets will be available for $5.00 to come and join us on the day. Check Uninews for the next few editions for information. All proceeds will go to the Cancer Council and you will get a treat and a cuppa!
Don't forget to bring a donation and a cup ( (...)
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Thursday 26 |
Lyric Soprano Zoe Kikiros performs regularly as a Principal Artist with West Australian Opera. In this recital she will present a song cycle.
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Monday 30 |
12:30 - SEMINAR - The Lung Institute of WA invites you to a free seminar by Mr Bob Muir, ChemCentre : Chemicals in warfare and terrorism: evolution, biochemistry & detection
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Bob Muir’s career as chemometrician; part analytical chemist, part statistician has spanned over 16 years. He is the Senior Chemist and Research Officer for ChemCentre, Perth.
Previously Bob worked for DSTO, part of the Australian Department of Defence and prior to that the Defence Science & (...)
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June 2011
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Thursday 02 |
20:00 - PERFORMANCE - Finbar Fury and Brendan Grace : A Unique Double Bill of Irish Music & Mirth
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For lovers of good music, good humour and all things Irish, this is simply an evening not to be missed - two of the Emerald Isle’s finest together in an unforgettable double bill.
Finbar Furey first leapt to prominence as one of the Furey’s whose many worldwide hits include When You (...)
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Friday 03 |
Beccy Cole and Adam Harvey are two of the most recognised names in Australian country music and together are as much a comedy act as a musical one! Now the hilarious duo are presenting a show aptly named THE REMATCH. After touring together in 2006 to rapturous applause and belly laughs coupled with (...)
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Monday 20 |
16:30 - PUBLIC LECTURE - Open Public Lecture : Advancing research on the built environment and active living: working with policy makers and designing natural experiments
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“Building Cities to Promote Health: Evidence to action”
Professor Jim Sallis (San Diego, USA)
Professor Jim Sallis is Director of The Active Living Research Centre at San Diego State University, which has received over US$27 million in funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to develop (...)
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Sunday 26 |
10:00 - EVENT - Perth Upmarket : Perth’s premier quarterly upmarket shopfront for the State’s talented artists, designers, stylists and gourmets
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Perth Upmarket is Perth’s premier quarterly market for original and handcrafted wares.
The market brings together over 150 of Perth’s most talented artists, designers, craftspeople and gourmets all under one roof at the University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall.
I (...)
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