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Displaying from Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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May 2011
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Wednesday 18 |
14:00 - EVENT - International Museums Day Panel Discussion : Museums and Memory: The link between memory, community and identity
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To celebrate International Museums Day, the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery is hosting a special panel discussion on the theme ‘Museums and Memory: The link between memory, community and identity’, which focuses specifically on Indigenous art and culture. Panelists include Tracie Pushman, Lecturer (...)
The Institute of Advanced Studies at UWA and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) present in a free public lecture by Professor Simon Driver, The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, The University of Western Australia.
Astronomers argue that the (...)
19:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) - information evening
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The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences will be hosting an evening for all applicants interested in the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) course. Year 12 students as well as university students and graduates are encouraged to attend. Parents and teachers welcome. Booking not (...)
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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.
Winthrop Professor Mohammed Bennamoun from Computer Science & Software Engineering, University of Western Australia will provide a brief introduction to the area of computer vision (with an emphasis on 3D).
He will also talk about the related work in this field that has been done in the School (...)
18:30 - SEMINAR - Year 10/11 Parent Information Session : Learn about entry into UWA for year 10 & 11 students.
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This information session is designed for the parents or guardians of current year 10 and 11 students who are considering studying at UWA in the future. The session will include information about UWA's New Courses, admission requirements and study options.
To reserve a place at this (...)
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Friday 20 |
15:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Human capital or human development? Education policy and China�s urban-rural divide : A Worldwide Universities Network 'Virtual Seminar'
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Professor Wang's talk examines the role of education policy in China through the lens of human capital and human development approaches. It makes use of China’s urban-rural education divide to analyze how policies promote or hinder students’ capability development. The analysis unfolds at three (...)
Alien Agencies:
Performance, Science and Experimental Practice
Speaker:
Chris Salter, PhD
Concordia University/Hexagram
Montréal, Québec
Canada
What is “performance” in a scientific context? Who or what is performing? How do we articulate such performative practices (...)
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Saturday 21 |
9:30 - WORKSHOP - A day with J.R.R. Tolkien : Full day workshop open to the general public - registration fee applies.
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Learn from and discuss with UWA's Experts:
'Tolkien's world and work' (Andrew Lynch)
'Tolkien and History' (Caroline Finander)
'Tolkien's Politics' (Rob Stuart)
'Tolkien and medieval myth and legend' (Anne Scott)
'Tolkien on the screen' (Alice Davies)
Registration:
General $75 (...)
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Tuesday 24 |
In this lecture-performance, renowned soprano Julianne Baird, Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University, will discuss and perform music from the Jane Austen Songbook, reflecting from her research on what they tell us about the great English novelist’s musical tastes and the cultural milieu of (...)
19:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Information Evening for Prospective Graduate Entry Medicine Applicants
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The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences will be hosting an evening for university students and graduates interested in studying medicine. Booking is not required.
19:30 - EVENT - Theology Lecture at St. George's College : “God of the fault lines: Theological reflections on natural disasters”
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The last few years have seen some catastrophic natural disasters: Hurricane Katrina; the SE Asian Tsunami; earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, Japan and Christchurch; and floods in Eastern Australia. This lecture and conversation will explore how we think, talk about and find God in the midst of natural (...)
20:00 - PERFORMANCE - The Duchess of Malfi : John Webster's Jacobean revenge tragedy.
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Theatre students in English and Cultural Studies present Webster's provocative play of love, lust, and revenge involving a vengeful malcontent, a wilful Duchess and her two scheming brothers. Directed and designed by Steve Chinna. Five nights only in the Dolphin Theatre, Tuesday May 24 to Saturday (...)
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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 |
7:00 - EVENT - Breakfast by the Bay - Advances in Talent Management : Winthrop Professor David V. Day and Patricia O'Connor discuss Advances in Talent Management; Enhancing Rigour and Relevance
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As people become an increasingly valuable organisational
asset in Western Australia and other parts of the world,
high-impact strategies for developing and retaining
world-class talent are required. The presenters will draw
on their experience and expertise to provide an overview
of evidence-based (...)
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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Friday 27 |
15:30 - PUBLIC TALK - SymbioticA Friday Seminar with Cat Hope : DECIBEL: Walking the artistic collaborations tightrope between academy and industry
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Cat Hope is the artistic director of Decibel, a new music ensemble based in Perth, Western Australia devoted to performing works that explore the nexus of acoustic and electronic instruments. Pioneering unique electronic score formats and giving electronic music instruments a voice in the acoustic (...)
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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 |
17:00 - Colloquium - Australia in the Global Response to Climate Change : FREE PUBLIC LECTURE: Prof Ross Garnaut's Report to P.M. on Climate Change Review-Update 2011
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In November 2010, Ross Garnaut was commissioned to provide an update to the 2008 Climate Change Review for the Australian Government and community. Since then, the Garnaut Climate Change Review—Update 2011 has released a series of papers addressing developments across a range of areas including (...)
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