Social Sciences Week
is an annual event that celebrates and showcases the diverse range of social sciences disciplines and research in Australia.9 – 15 September 2024
The social sciences are key to understanding humanity, society and the institutions which govern our daily lives.
An initiative of several Australian social science associations and coordinated by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Social Sciences Week will grow again in 2024 with a combination of in-person, online and hybrid events.
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Featured Events
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Celebrating 30 Years of: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
The Capitol
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Stephen Elliott’s 1994 masterpiece, ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.’ To celebrate, join us for a spectacular screening at RMIT’s fabulously fitting venue, The Capitol. The event will feature an introductory panel discussion with: Tim Chappel – The film’s Oscar-winning costume designer Rebel Penfold-Russell – Executive producer Cerise Howard – Melbourne Queer Film Festival Program Director and esteemed film aficionado Kristy Kokegei – History Trust of South Australia Stephen Gaunson – RMIT University Since its initial screening 30 years ago, this multi award-winning film has had a significant impact on society and become internationally renowned as a symbol of freedom and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Written and directed by Elliott, ‘Priscilla’ follows the road-tripping adventures of two drag queens and a transgender woman, played by Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp, as the trio cross the Australian desert from Sydney to Alice Springs. Presented in partnership with RMIT’s Social Change Enabling Impact Platform and RMIT Culture, as part of the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia’s Social Sciences Week. Language: English Country: AUS Year: 1994 Duration: 1hr 44m Format: DCP Image credit: Still, ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen […]
Register an event
Registrations for the 2024 events program are now open. We welcome virtual, in-person and hybrid events. In 2023 we had improv theatre, debates and comedy events, lectures, workshops and more. We welcome all social science-themed events and participants are encouraged to be as creative as possible.
News
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It’s Social Sciences Week 2024!
Can you feel it? It’s Social Sciences Week 2024.
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Social science was everywhere!
89 events with 30 partner organisations online and across the country saw the social sciences everywhere!
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Social Sciences Week 2023 is here!
Australia’s top social researchers and commentators bring fun and engaging social science to life with over 80 events as part of SSW2023.
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