What's On at UWA

Abstract: Tom Lehrer notoriously advertised the view that mathematics is so simple that only a child can do it. Nevertheless, children, and especially gifted and talented children, can benefit greatly from being challenged and shown that they can in fact understand that which at first seemed (...)

The Association for Research between Italy and Australia (WA) is an association that encourages active collaboration between Australian and Italian scientists. Researchers of Italian background or those who have (or wish to initiate) collaboration with Italian researchers are welcome to join ARIA-WA (...)

Abstract: Many of us have been following the events surrounding Macquarie University academic Andrew Fraser’s claim (among others) that we should consider controlling immigration of sub-Saharan Africans because they have lower IQs. My research concerns the nature and development of intelligence (...)

Following the adventures of Dorothy in the mystical land of Middle Oz, where she has awoken after a hazy night involving togas and beer kegs, the fellowship forms as she meets the intriguing characters of Middle Oz on her way to see the great wizard, Geldoff the Grey. Meet the Hobbits who have been (...)

Following the adventures of Dorothy in the mystical land of Middle Oz, where she has awoken after a hazy night involving togas and beer kegs, the fellowship forms as she meets the intriguing characters of Middle Oz on her way to see the great wizard, Geldoff the Grey. Meet the Hobbits who have been (...)

Following the adventures of Dorothy in the mystical land of Middle Oz, where she has awoken after a hazy night involving togas and beer kegs, the fellowship forms as she meets the intriguing characters of Middle Oz on her way to see the great wizard, Geldoff the Grey. Meet the Hobbits who have been (...)

Russian-born Nicolai Demidenko has been hailed worldwide for his technical brilliance, his immensely powerful performance style and his superb musicianship.

A medallist in the 1976 Montreal and 1978 Tchaikovsky international competitions, Demidenko now performs regularly in the Great (...)

Abstract: A variety of events the world over are being held this year in order to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of Albert Einstein “Annus Mirabilis”, the year in which he published several articles, which fundamentally changed the worldview of physics. The character of these events (...)

You are invited to a free public lecture by

Colin Barnes, Professor in Disability Studies, University of Leeds

Abstract:

This talk will focus on the history of the British disabled people's movement and its successes over the last two decades. These include the re-c (...)

This illustrated lecture will explore the role of Archaic and Classical Greek art in the context of the social and ideological values of its time, as well as viewing the material against the backdrop of ancient writings that stress the power of paintings and sculptures to move, excite and engage (...)

Wuthering Heights: perhaps the most loved novel in English. But what sort of love is this that destroys an entire generation? Can one marry and keep a lover? Full of the preternatural, the uncanny, the gothic, here is a very different concept of writer, of novel. What possessed Emily Bronte to (...)

In the Philippines more perennial damage is caused by typhoons and the floods they trigger than by any other natural hazard. Each year an average of around nineteen typhoons form a potential threat to the country. For Filipinos who have experienced repeated typhoon-related disasters, both as family (...)

Manning Clark House

in association with the Holmes à Court Gallery

and

the Institute of Advanced Studies at The University of Western Australia

present

DAY OF IDEAS 2005

A Human Rights Act for Australia?

Welcome Dinner: (...)

The UWA Catholic Society hosts a short 30 minute lunchtime mass. Meditate. Sing. Reflect. Refresh. Celebrated by Father Gerald Brennan.

The People of the Sun (Anthropology, History, Geography and Archaeology) Consisting of five lectures concerning history, cultural anthropology, geography and archaeology of the South American continent.

Lecture 1. ‘South American ecosystems and biodiversity’ An introduction to (...)

Alexandria had the unique cultural experience in the ancient world of embracing two gigantic institutions: the great library and the Academy for Scientific Research known as the Mousein. This created the environment for intellectual and scientific creativity with scientists able to find new paths (...)

The African Studies Centre of Western Australia (ASCWA) and the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) at the University of Western Australia will host the Heads of Australia's Diplomatic Missions in six African countries at UWA's Crawley campus on Friday 9 September. In this seminar, the Heads of (...)

Abstract:

The single most articulate and passionate advocate of citizen action to remedy the nuclear and environmental crises, Dr Helen Caldicott has devoted the last 35 years to an international campaign to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age and the (...)

Dr Harald Bohmer is the Founder of the DOBAG Project, Head of Natural Dye Lab, Marmara University, Isanbul, and a Biochemist and Author. It is said that no single person has had such a profound impact on carpet weaving.

TURKISH CARPET WEAVING: NATURAL DYES AND THE DOBAG CARPET (...)

Notice of Repeat Lecture

Due to overwhelming demand, we have scheduled a repeat of Mark Edele’s lecture to be held on 10 August. The repeat lecture will take place

Wednesday, 14 September at 6.30pm

Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, UWA

No registration (...)