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Informal Sport and the Urban Commons

Macquarie University 25 Wally's Walk, North Ryde

Visit the Arts Precinct at Macquarie University during this year's 2023 Social Sciences Week for a special preview of research findings from a visual ethnography project, Informal Sport and the Urban Commons, exploring the role that informal sport plays in facilitating social inclusion in the global city. Between September 5 to 8, the Theatrette at the Intercultural Foyer located inside the Arts Precinct will come to life with video interviews and documentary photography taken with temporary migrant workers in Singapore who share stories about the significance of informal sport in their everyday lives. Informal Sport and the Urban Commons is a visual ethnography that aims to provoke reflection on the intersection between leisure practices, migrant place-making, and the right to the city. Event details: Cost: FREE Date: September 5 to 8 Location: Theatrette, Intercultural Foyer Level 2, 25 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University Drop in to meet and chat with the project team on September 5, 12pm to 3pm Project team Professor Amanda Wise (Macquarie University) A/Professor Selvaraj Velayutham (Macquarie University) Dr Kristine Aquino (University of Technology Sydney) James Loganathan (University of Technology Sydney) Project funded by Australian Research Council (Discovery Project) Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, University of Technology […]

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Social Science Week TikTok Challenge

Virtual

Are you ready to tell the world about an important social issue and showcase your creativity? Swinburne’s high school student TikTok challenge aims to showcase the social issues that are important to young people and highlight the role that technology plays in our everyday lives. Whether you're interested in sociology, history, Indigenous studies, political science, media studies, or any other social science discipline, this challenge is for you! The competition is open to all current Victorian high school students. The most engaging video will win $300, with $100 prizes for the most creative, and Swinburne student choice awards. Step 1: Create an engaging and informative TikTok video that explains a social issue that is important to you, and how it is impacted by technology. Make sure your video is captivating, concise, and visually appealing. You can use creative animations, text overlays, or any other TikTok features to enhance your content. Your video should aim to educate and entertain viewers, providing them with valuable insights and fostering curiosity about our technologically embedded social world.  Step 2: Include the hashtags #SSW2023 & #SwinSocialSciences in the caption of your TikTok video. Step 3: Follow and tag @SSW2023 and @SwinHASS in your video to ensure your entry is […]

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Wealth And Giving In Australia: An Examination Of The Evidence And Policy Implications

The University of Western Australia, Business School Hackett Drive, Perth

This presentation from Professor Paul Flatau (Director, Centre for Social Impact, University of Western Australia) will examine trends in the distribution of income and wealth in Australia including by high net wealth and ultra-high net wealth individuals and philanthropic giving of Australians and the potential for giving to rise to achieve positive social impact. The presentation will explore the rate of tax-deductible donations in Australia, and giving among the wealthiest Australians. Overall, Australia is one of the world’s richest nations, and the wealthiest Australians are currently experiencing unprecedented growth in their fortunes. However, Australia’s giving record remains relatively low compared with other wealthy countries. There is untapped potential that exists to better fund the not-for-profit sector. The  presentation is organised by the Economic Society of Australia (Western Australia)

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Kids These Days: Harnessing the Heroism of Youth

Virtual

Since 2010, we’ve experienced a 40% increase in youth mental health diagnoses. In that same decade, prescriptions of psychiatric medications increased by 50%. With suicide becoming the number one cause of death for young people today and half of the population now predicted to experience a mental disorder during their adolescence, this crisis should be a central concern in western society. Dr Dobud and Professor Harper sought to find answers as to what is driving this reality, and they asked the experts – the therapists, educators, doctors, scientists, and parenting experts – what can we do to improve youth wellbeing? Leaning on their 50 years of collective experience working with at-risk youth, this presentation explores the preliminary lessons learnt from talking to an international cohort of experts in parenting, mental health, and youth development. Register your attendance here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kids-these-days-harnessing-the-heroism-of-youth-tickets-695951749417?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Kummargii Yulendji Symposium

RMIT ACTIVATOR 102 Victoria Street, Carlton

A symposium co-convened by Informit and CAVAL on how we describe, apply, and amplify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander publications. You're invited to Kummargii Yulendji, a 1-day Symposium co-convened by Informit and CAVAL. Kummargii Yulendji Symposium is an opportunity for representatives of the publishing, research, library and information industries, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives, to come together to identify issues and share insights on the aggregation and description of Indigenous research outputs. Informit and CAVAL will convene presenters and facilitators who are leading initiatives in these areas. We envisage that Kummargii Yulendji will offer a space of convergence for key contributors to bring specialist knowledge and actively engage in discussions. Keynote speakers: Professor Gary Thomas, RMIT Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous Education, Research and Engagement Assistant Professor Stacy Allison-Cassin, School of Information Management, Dalhousie University. RSVP by: Tuesday 5 September at 5pm.

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Disinformation in the City

Seminar Rooms 2 & 3, Monash Conference Centre, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Seminar Rooms 2 & 3, Monash Conference Centre, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Disinformation is nothing new in cities globally, with a long history of concerted fabrications that are deliberately misleading from anti-Semitic campaigns to 9/11 conspiracies. During the past decade disinformation has exploded in both prevalence and impact. In the city realm, those responsible for urban governance – both elected representatives and city officials – are increasingly faced with the consequences of concerted disinformation campaigns. These erode city capacity to address collective challenges including climate change, public health, and social cohesion. This panel will present differing perspectives and experiences of disinformation as a far-reaching issue facing cities across Australia, and across the globe.

TASA Thursdays – The Voice

Virtual

Join us on Thursday 7th September 2023 for this month's TASA Thursday Webinar titled: The Voice With the upcoming referendum on The Voice looming, many people have had difficulties discussing or forming their position on the issue. Either way, it takes good leadership to able to explain why an individual is in support or against The Voice. This session will explore some of the misconceptions which are being heard out in the community and where you can find reputable information. EVENT DETAILS Date: Thursday 7 September 2023 Time: 12:00PM- 13:00PM (AEST) Format: Zoom Webinar: Click the details below to join the session https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83899702072?pwd=NWdwRHQxcVhtWTN2Z2hqaWszVFROZz09 Meeting ID: 838 9970 2072 Passcode: 744461 YOUR PRESENTERS Joann Schmider Indigenous Portfolio Leader, The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) Dan Woodman Immediate Past President The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) Kenny Bedford Indigenous Engagement Lead Yes23

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Co-design or consultation? Exploring barriers and enablers to true collaboration in the disability sector

Virtual

Co-design and co-production are commonly used terms in the social sciences. The concept of involving people with lived experience as equal collaborators in identifying issues that impact on their lives and designing solutions is a powerful one. However, for some people with lived experience of disability, there is a sense that consultation is sometimes mislabelled as co-design. This panel discussion will explore perceptions of what true co-design is, and examine the enablers and barriers to co-design in the disability sector. Our panel will include Zane McKenzie, Client Partnership Lead and Disability Workstream Lead from Scope Aust. Ltd., Dr Paul Ramcharan, senior researcher in disability inclusion from the University of Melbourne School of Social and Political Sciences and Rusty Benson, a Social Design specialist. The panel discussion will be facilitated by Professor Keith McVilly, Professor of Disability and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne.

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Tackling the Credibility Crisis in Empirical Legal Research

Virtual

Empirical research methods have a growing presence in legal research. These include making the case for reforms, investigating law in action, and evaluating the impact of interventions. The appetite for empirical findings is also strong: scholars, research partners, funders and graduate research students are all keen to bring empirical methods to bear on important questions about law and its operation. Still, methodological expertise is in short supply in law schools, and there are many barriers to high-quality empirical legal research. Are these the perfect conditions for a credibility crisis? In this webinar, Dr Jason Chin (College of Law, Australian National University) will tackle the pressing problem of the credibility crisis affecting empirical legal research and what can be done to address it, including: the prevalence and effects of questionable research practices in social science; the challenges with peer review of empirical work in law and uptake of reforms to improve it; the heightened duty of those conducting research that informs legal processes and reforms (as opposed to more theoretical research); and the importance of transparency in reducing questionable research practices.

Voice to Parliament

Virtual

The movement for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders has grown larger since the National First Nations Constitutional Convention at Uluru in 2017, where Indigenous delegates drafted and signed the ‘Uluru Statement From the Heart’. The Statement called for Voice, Treaty and Truth, which was endorsed by the Referendum Council. Australians will vote at a referendum this year to decide whether to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples a Voice to Parliament. In Australia’s history, 44 changes to the Constitution have been proposed, with 8 changes being agreed to by the public. In 1967, the question to change the Constitution to count Indigenous people in the national population and to allow the Commonwealth to make laws for them had bipartisan support and was met with a 90.77% yes vote. But today, parties are split on the issue of voice and are running opposing campaigns. If the referendum is successful, a new constitutionally enshrined body will be established to represent Indigenous Australians’ views on policy and legislation at the federal level. This webinar, hosted by the Australian Political Studies Association, will feature three prominent scholars to help us understand the implications this referendum has for democracy, governance, and Indigenous-settler relations […]

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Community truth-telling: Report Launch

Virtual

Please join us on Thursday 7 September, as part of Social Sciences Week, for the launch of this ground-breaking new study on community truth-telling. ABOUT The Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation is proud to launch the new report, ‘Recognising community truth-telling: An exploration of local truth-telling in Australia’. This report is based on a unique collaborative study with Reconciliation Australia documenting grassroots community truth-telling in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have long called for truth-telling about the colonial past, most recently in the 2017 Uluru Statement. Numerous community projects have emerged to engage with these historical truths. However, few of these initiatives have been documented. The report seeks to highlight this important community work as it provides crucial lessons for how the vision of truth-telling can be realised. The study demonstrates the immense perseverance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in undertaking truth-telling, often with limited resources and support. This community work has had a significant impact in shifting the national narrative about Australia’s colonial history. However, there is much more work to be done to support truth-telling in Australia. This panel discussion will be opened by Reconciliation Australia CEO Karen Mundine and will feature […]

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Social Innovation as Social Praxis: On the Organisation of Social Infrastructures

Virtual

Social innovation has become a key theme of recent discussions about the most effective ways of responding to complex health, social and economic problems in cities. Yet much of this discussion emphasises techniques and processes of innovation at the relative expense of more sophisticated understandings of the social. This talk explores how the social sciences may contribute more effectively to discussions of social innovation praxis in Australia by contributing key insights into the ways innovations transform the socius. I emphasise ideas of place, counter/publics and atmospheres to explore the ways social innovation may support more ‘liveable lives’ in Australian cities. About the speaker: Cameron Duff is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Organisations and Social Change in the College of Business and Law at RMIT University in Melbourne. Duff’s recent program of research explores the role of social innovation in responding to complex health and social problems in cities. This is a RMIT Engaging for Impact event and is supported by the RMIT Enabling Impact Platforms, College of Design and Social Context, College of Business and Law, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, and RMIT Culture.

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Lobbying and Agenda Setting: Whose Interests are Served, How and Why?

Room 650, Social Sciences Building, University of Sydney Science Road, Camperdown

Lobbying and advising the government are part of the democratic process. Sometimes the interests being served are clear, yet at others they are hidden. Sometimes stories are told to make the outcomes desired easier to understand, and more likely, while at others the narrative serves to shroud the real outcomes desired and undermine democratic processes. In this presentation, the cases of consultants advising governments and the OECD on tax avoidance and LGBTQ+ lobbying are used to tease out some of these tensions. In the case of the former, the role of the Big Four (PwC, EY, KPMG and Deloitte) is used to illustrate how interests potentially undermine desirable outcomes. In the case of the latter, lobbyists and lobbying were essential in driving desirable change. Moderator: Professor Gaby Ramia Speakers: Associate Professor John Mikler: John is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Government and International Relations. He researches corporations' relations with states, civil society and international organisations, as well as how they are political actors in their own right. His recent books include The Political Power of Global Corporations (Polity 2018); MNCs in Global Politics: Pathways of Influence (co-edited with Karsten Ronit, Edward Elgar 2020); and Capitalism for All: Realising its Liberal […]

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The annual sexualities and genders research (SaGR) showcase 2023

Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus 161-169 Macquarie Street Parramatta, NSW 2150, Sydney

Join us as our researchers and presenters do 5-minute speed presentations with exciting prizes for the best presentation (3-4:30). Enjoy networking, snacks, and drinks afterward (4:30 onwards). The Sexualities and Genders Research (SaGR) showcase is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested from academia, the community or industry, to come together and celebrate the diverse and impactful work being done in the fields of genders and/or sexualities research. Join us and celebrate the vibrancy of SaGR research as researchers across the university, including our academics, research partners, MRes and PhD students ‘speed present’ their ideas, and we collectively explore the frontiers of nderstanding and embracing diverse work in genders, sexualities, and feminism. All welcome, and it is free. Enjoy networking, snacks, and drinks afterward :)

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UOW Luminaries: Unlocking the power of digital literacy to empower children

Virtual

Digital literacy for children is complex; even for our youngest children. The ability to use a range of digital technologies, to critically engage with those technologies, and the texts they offer is important. But so too is developing children’s capacities to react and respond to the digital culture within which they operate. Consider the scenarios; While playing an online game, a child is invited to network with an unfamiliar person. While researching for a school project, a child comes across inaccurate information. A photo is shared via social media; the child has not consented for it to be shared and becomes annoyed when they see it. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives the panel will consider the scenarios as they work to embrace the fluidity of the digital age as children use technology in ways that are developmentally and contextually appropriate, literacy rich, and safe. When: Thursday, 7 September, 4-5 pm AEST Where: Online via Zoom - Zoom link to join the webinar will be emailed after registration Panellists: Professor Lisa Kervin is Professor of Education in the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Wollongong (UOW), where she is also Director of Early Start Research. Associate Professor Jessica Mantei is Deputy Head […]

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What is heat? Measuring heat and mapping heat stress – an anthropological account.

Deakin Waterfront 1 Gheringhap Street, Melbourne

Deakin Anthropology Seminar Series - Dr Catherine Trundle: "What is heat? Measuring heat and mapping heat stress – an anthropological account." ABSTRACT In a warming world our ability to understand, categorise and identify patterns of heat becomes more pressing. But what is heat, and how are the thresholds between healthy and comfortable heat, and dangerous, uncomfortable heat constituted? In this talk I’ll explore the metrics used globally, nationally, and locally to determine heat stress and the risks heat poses to human health. Heat, I will argue, emerges as a variegated object—and one of increasing political and social attention—through a wide range of epistemic practices. These range from the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) metrics for communicating certainty in climate science, to the WBGT (wet-bulb globe temperature) index, from hospital admission statistics in the Northern Territory, to global thermal comfort metrics. They include the Victorian heatwave warning system, WorkSafe Victoria workplace protocols, the thermal imaging of streets in Inner Melbourne, and maps of canopy scarcity in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Heat, I will argue, is becoming both more certain and more knowable. At the same time, these diverse metrics open and foreclose opportunities to understand the social and political causes of […]

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Responding to crisis and marginalisation: young people, hope, resistance and agency

Hybrid

Conversations around young people and crisis tend to focus on their vulnerability to social crises, or their culpability for them. For example, young people experience hardships like escalating mental health problems, housing instability, and job precarity. At the same time, they’re deemed responsible for ‘anti-social’ problems and crises like street crime, substance use, and discipline issues in schools. But young people don’t all respond the same way to crisis, and often what’s left out of these conversations are their practices of hope and resistance. How do young people respond to crisis, and what can their response tell us about resilience and agency? In this symposium for Social Science Week 2023, four of UNSW’s best early career academics will explore how young people narrate and practice hope, resistance and agency in differing conditions of crisis and marginalisation Chair: A/Prof Joanne Bryant, School of Social Sciences UNSW Speakers: Dr Sujith Kumar Prankumar, The Kirby Institute UNSW ‘Citizenship, belonging and flourishing’ Dr Ash Watson, Centre for Social Research in Health UNSW ‘Youth resistance in punk, rave and queer music zines’ Dr Naama Carlin, School of Social Sciences UNSW TBA Dr Gabe Caluzzi, UNSW and La Trobe University ‘Hope for young people in residential […]

MESF & AIIA Panel Discussion: Australia’s Relations with the Middle East

Deakin Downtown (727 Collins Street, Docklands) and via Zoom. 727 Collins Street, Docklands, Melbourne

Please join us on Thursday 7 September, as part of Social Sciences Week, for a co-hosted MESF and AIIA panel discussion on Australia’s Relations with the Middle East. Social Sciences Week is an annual event that celebrates and showcases the diverse range of social sciences disciplines and research in Australia. The social sciences are key to understanding humanity, society and the institutions which govern our daily lives. Middle East Studies Forum (MESF) at Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation (ADI) and the Australian Institute of International Affairs -Vic (AIIA) are delighted to host this discussion panel. ABSTRACT Australia has viewed the Middle East as a region of great cultural, economic, and geopolitical importance. With the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan in 2021, Australia concluded two decades of military operations in the Middle East. Yet the region remains important for global peace and security. Concerted efforts by China and Russia to enhance their presence and influence in the Middle East only points to the continued geo-political importance of the region in years to come. Furthermore, increased migration from the region has enriched the social and cultural tapestry of Australian society. Arabic is the third most spoken language in Australia. Trade with the region, particularly with the Gulf […]

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Lost in diagnosis: Navigating the communication challenge of misdiagnosis in women

The Street The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, Canberra

Each year in Australia, approximately 140,000 diagnostic errors occur, resulting in estimated 21,000 serious injuries and between 2,000 to 4,000 deaths. Communication is a contributing factor in up to 80% of diagnostic errors. Misdiagnosis is potentially worse for women, who often feel unheard or dismissed in the clinical setting. Lost in Diagnosis brings together patients, doctors, and health communication experts for an immersive and interactive discussion on the challenges women face when seeking diagnosis and the importance of communication in the diagnostic encounter. Combining personal experience with medical insight and health advocacy, our diverse panel will delve into these diagnostic difficulties, including dismissed pelvic pain and undetected heart disease. Panel discussion Moderated by Dr Amy Coopes, Canberra-based doctor, writer and editor at Croakey Health Media Darlene Cox, Executive Director of Health Care Consumers Association Inc. Jen Morris, Patient Safety Advocate Dr Marisa Magiros, General Practitioner and medical educator, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Dr Arnagretta Hunter, cardiologist and Human Futures Fellow, College of Health and Medicine, Australian National University Dr Mary Dahm, ARC DECRA Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Communication in Health Care (ICH) at the Australian National University Wellspring: Enquiry and Exchange Bringing campus to […]

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It’s Time for Change – New Perspectives on Body Image

Lecture Theatre, The Betty & John Laidlaw AO Alfred Innovation & Education Hub, Alfred Hospital Lecture Theatre, The Betty & John Laidlaw AO Alfred Innovation & Education Hub, Alfred Hospital 75 Commercial Road Melbourne, VIC 3004

Body image concerns are unfortunately very common. More than 43 percent of people in Australia are dissatisfied with their physical appearance. Negative body image can lead to extreme dieting, excessive exercise, the pursuit of risky cosmetic surgery, as well as overall poor self-esteem. Body image concerns are also one of the strongest risk factors for the development of eating disorders, which impact more than 1 million Australians of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Unfortunately, less than one in four people ever receive treatment. Monash University’s Associate Professor Gemma Sharp will speak on her innovative strategies to use the latest technology to address body image concerns and eating disorders. This includes her pioneering use of conversational artificial intelligence to provide thousands of people with the help they need to feel better about their bodies. She will also share how our mobile phones can be a useful tool to both ‘sense’ when we are experiencing body image distress from our app usage, and deliver highly personalised support whenever and wherever we need it - essentially personalised medicine delivered through your phone. About the Speaker Associate Professor Gemma Sharp is a National Health and Medical Research Foundation Emerging Leadership Fellow at Monash University, and Research […]

Fostering Inclusivity Outdoors through Emotional Safety

Virtual

For many, outdoor therapy approaches focus on scaling the most dangerous climb, summiting the largest mountain, or surviving on little means in remote settings. What if there is another way to make the outdoors count through emotional safety and inclusivity? Tanya Ginwala is a psychologist, outdoor facilitator, and adventure and nature-based therapist. In this presentation, Tanya brings her passion for facilitating therapeutic nature connection and adventure experiences that focus on physical, social and emotional safety. Her practice is informed by narrative therapy, applied Mahayana Buddhism, somatic trauma healing approaches and the field of experiential and outdoor education. Tanya is the India representative in the International Adventure Therapy Committee. In her free time, Tanya enjoys spending time in the pine forests by her home in Dharamshala with her dog Ziggy, reading, napping in the sun and discovering new music. Register your attendance here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fostering-inclusivity-outdoors-through-emotional-safety-w-tanya-ginwala-tickets-695975500457?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Held Hostage: National values, diplomacy and friendship

Virtual

The 2023 Plimsoll Lecture by Australian economist, and political prisoner Dr Sean Turnell. Even before Sean Turnell spent 650 days of wrongful imprisonment in Myanmar, his story was remarkable. From humble working-class beginnings in the suburbs of Sydney, Sean followed his humanitarian heart and become a world-class expert on the Burmese economy, believing that the right economic policies could provide prosperity for its suffering people. It was this reputation and philosophy that led him to becoming the economic advisor of Myanmar’s democratically elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. Three days after Suu Kyi was deposed in a military coup and arrested, Sean was placed in solitary confinement by armed military police under fabricated charges. During his long imprisonment in Myanmar, friends, fellow economists, institutions, and governments from around the world rallied together in a remarkable campaign for his release. Join Dr Sean Turnell for the 2023 Plimsoll lecture, and listen to his extraordinary story of hope, resilience, and the power of friends. What unfolds in this conversation will be more than just personal reflections, but also deep insights into the dynamics of international relations, the role of civil society, and the power of unity in promoting democratic values worldwide.

Voice: Making a Postcolonial Multicultural Nation

UTS Green Theatre, Vicki Sara Building (Blg 7) UTS Building 7, level 2, room 025, 67 Thomas Street, Broadway

What might a postcolonial nation look like in Australia, and what is the place of the Voice Referendum in that process? What is the role of multicultural communities in the Referendum? What is at stake for multicultural communities in building a postcolonial future free of racism? Just over half of Australians were born overseas or have one migrant parent, and nearly a quarter speak a language other than English at home. Multicultural communities will be crucial to the Referendum. This event takes up the question of both diverse communities and support for the Voice Referendum, as well as the longer-term efforts around treaty and reconciliation. Light snacks from 6pm, for a 6.30pm start. This is the 2023 UTS Andrew Jakubowicz Annual Lecture SPEAKERS Professor Heidi Norman Associate Dean Indigenous, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Technology Sydney. Heidi is a scholar of Aboriginal politics and history, and Gomeroi descendant. Michelle Deshong Managing Director, Deshong Consulting. Michelle has worked in fields of gender equity, leadership, governance and political science. She is Co-Chair of Supply Nation and member of the AIATSIS Council. Michelle draws connection to the Kuku Yulanji Nation. Craig Foster AM Member of the Australian Multicultural Council and […]

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The Next Generation of News

John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney Leighton Hall - John Niland Scientia Building, University of New South Wales, Gate 11, Library Walk, Kensington Campus, Kensington

Sam Koslowski | Zara Seidler The way we consume news is changing and traditional media is struggling to keep up with our forever online lifestyles. The Daily Aus is changing that – and fast. With unstoppable co-founders Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler at the helm, The Daily Aus has cracked the code on resonating with young people, distilling the big news stories of the day into accessible, bite sized pieces. From fearless journalists to savvy entrepreneurs, witness the rise of a new generation that's leaving a lasting imprint. Join Zara and Sam as they unpack the big business of youth-focused news, and reveal how digital platforms are transforming the news landscape. Sam Koslowski and Zara Seidler’s new book No Silly Questions: The Daily Aus explains how the world works (and why you should care) is out on Sept 5. You can pre-order the book here.

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Class Inequality in Australia, in Academia and Beyond

Virtual

Part one (35 mins talk; 15 mins Q&A): Presentation: Class in Australia, by Associate Professor Steven Threadgold, University of Newcastle and Associate Professor Jessica Gerrard, University of Melbourne. Part two (approx 30 mins): Panel Q&A: Intersectional perspectives on being (working) classed and in the Australian Academy Panel members: Associate Professor Emma Gavin, Faculty of Education, Monash University Dr Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch, School of Engineering, RMIT University Dr Sherene Idriss, Alfred Deakin Institute, Deakin University Dr Sarah Attfield, School of Communication, University of Technology Sydney Dr Gene Flenady, Department of Philosophy, Monash University

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Social Sciences After Dark: Disturbing Technology

The Capitol 113 Swanston Street, Melbourne

RMIT Culture co-presents Social Sciences After Dark: Disturbing Technology, which explores humanity’s deepest anxieties through a horror double bill. This event is the first in the Social Sciences After Dark series, a celebration of the power of film as a window on human society.   First, a story by RMIT alum James Wan: in M3GAN (2022) we meet a grief-stricken girl and the remarkably disturbing doll who becomes her friend. Next, we mark the 40th anniversary of David Cronenberg's classic VIDEODROME (1983), where the disturbing technology is the television signal.   Engage with a panel of diverse social scientists between films for a rousing discussion about our deepest fears of technological change, and the implications for society.    Social Sciences After Dark is a highlight of RMIT’s events marking national Social Sciences Week, convened by the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia.  It is a RMIT Engaging for Impact event and is supported by the RMIT Enabling Impact Platforms, College of Design and Social Context, College of Business and Law, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, and RMIT Culture.   Moderator: Dr Jessica Balanzategui (Media and Communication, RMIT University) Panellists: Assoc/Prof Jordy Kaufman (Psychology, Swinburne University of Technology) Dr Alexia Kannas (Media […]

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