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A unique opportunity to view the works of a world-class sculptor and artist who works at the University pro bono and is held in the highest esteem. Han's work was recognised by the University, when he was awarded the Chancellor's Medal in 2000. UWA students on vacation at this time, parking in (...)

We regret to advise that Greg Dening is no longer able to visit Perth as a guest of the Middle Passages conference, and will not be presenting his public lecture.

Wilhelm was an adult when his father Frederick become the second Kaiser. Frederick had been Crown Prince to his own father, Kaiser Wilhelm I, until age 58. He ruled for only 99 days in 1888, before succumbing to throat cancer. This tragedy had the liberal but literally voiceless father followed (...)

What is it to think seriously about things? Do we have to be a philosopher or academic? Or is thinking accurately, cohesively, part of what it is to be human? Awaken the ability to think by studying the work of four important thinkers, essential to how we conceive of the world today, to our (...)

The Institute of Advanced Studies, University of Western Australia, will present a second part to the July 2004 cross-disciplinary symposium hosted by the University of Barcelona’s Centre for Australian Studies, Landscapes of Exile. The second symposium will be held at the New Norcia Monastery, a (...)

The UWA Press Club presents the Annual Winter Dinner at the University Club with guest speaker Ms Lindy Hume, Director of the Perth International Arts Festival and a special announcement of the new writing series at UWA Press. $40 Press Club members / $45 non-members. Buffet dinner; cash bar (...)

The Institute of Advanced Studies, University of Western Australia

In association with The Western Australian Maritime Museum

are proud to present

“The Little Ship of Horrors”

Re-enacting Cook’s Voyage up the East Coast of Australia

An (...)

Veselka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble presents its first- ever National Australian tour – Cossack Spirit 2005. Since 1965, Veselka has captivated audiences worldwide with its exquisite costumes, original choreography and amazing athleticism, truly one of Australia’s quality home-grown multicultural (...)

Abstract: Deaf people use sign language. Hearing people use expressive hand movements when they speak -- even if they are blind. Yet monkeys have distinctive set of alarm calls and other types of vocal communication. Michael Arbib will argue that the path from nonhuman primate vocalisations of 20 (...)

For over 100 years palaeontologists have been collecting fossil sea urchins and using them in studies of evolution, palaeoecology, biostratigraphy and biogeography. But the presence of such fossils in archaeological sites throughout Europe, northern Africa and the Near East, show that people have (...)

The structure of the nanoworld is neither intuitively obvious nor easily predicted, and there are many unexpected structures which can only be discovered by exploration.

At the beginning of the 20th century, scientists and poets alike bemoaned the fact that this exploration was at an end (...)

Professor Fels will discuss the general strategies which regulators of business apply, drawing upon his experiences as former Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and as Dean of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government.

Biographical note:

Pr (...)

Islam has been presented as antithetical to the west and western values since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. The subsequent attacks in Bali, Madrid and elsewhere have reinforced the idea of Islam and Muslims being on a collision path with the West. To what extent are (...)

Denise Green 'Metonymy in Contemporary Art: A New Paradigm'

In 'Metonymy in Contemporary Art', Denise Green develops an original approach to art criticism and modes of creativity inspired by aspects of Australian Aboriginal and Indian thought. Interweaving her own evolution as an artist (...)

The Friends of the Lawence Wilson Art Gallery are holding a fund-raising art auction on Saturday 23 July at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery. Works by well-known artists have been donated for the auction, and reserve prices will encourage buyers for what promises to be an entertaining evening, with (...)

The young British pianist Paul Lewis is already one of the most sought-after artists of his generation, renowned for his insightful and deeply-considered performances. His Schubert Piano Sonata Series, performed at venues throughout the UK, was hailed by the public and critics alike, and won him (...)

Dr Adel S El Menchawy is a visiting Professor in the Faculty of Fine Arts, and an Associate Professor of Egyptology, Architecture at the College of Engineering at Alexandria. He arranges tour programs for international groups providing lectures and field trips. While in Perth he will deliver a (...)

The Progressive Law Students' Association (UWA) presents a talk by the Indonesian Consul, Mr Aloysius L Madja, on the Indonesian justice system.

Did you know that once a month on campus the UWA Catholic Society hosts a short 30 minute lunchtime mass? Meditate. Sing. Reflect. Refresh. Celebrated by Father Gerald Brennan.

The Victorian Peace Network

With the Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University

and the Institute of Advanced Studies, UWA

Present a public lecture by

Nancy Fraser, Professor of Political and Social Science New School, New York