Walk and goat therapy is a play on the notion of Walk & Talk, which gained in popularity during COVID-19 restrictions. This session will discuss the risks and opportunities of the non-talk elements of doing therapy outdoors in public spaces. The session is aimed...
Co-design or consultation? Exploring barriers and enablers to true collaboration in the disability sector
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...
The Palestinian Catastrophe
Presented by Conversation at the Crossroads in association with the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Sydney. The Palestinian catastrophe, known as the Nakba, refers to the devastation of the Palestinian homeland in 1948, and with it the...
Towards Sustainable Urban Futures
The Centre for Urban Transitions and the Victorian Hydrogen Hub at Swinburne University of Technology proudly present an inspiring online forum centered around the theme of “Sustainable Futures" during Social Science Week. This engaging event will serve as a platform...
Ethics, Advocacy and Expertise; Anthropology in Australia
With a passion to work more collaboratively, Anthroprospective and the Centre for Native Title Anthropology are teaming up to host two engaging events this September during Social Science Week in Melbourne as a way of encouraging social science academics to engage in...
Social Sciences at Parliament House
University of Tasmania researchers and students take the burning issues in the Social Sciences direct to members of the Tasmanian Parliament. Hosted by Professor Kate Darian-Smith, FASSA, (Executive Dean – College of Arts, Law and Education) with Professor Ian...
You, Me, and the Pale Blue Dot: Climate Politics in Australia and at the Global Level
Have you ever wondered what is the real connection between you – an individual – and global climate change? You are not alone. As students, educators, office managers, researchers, lab specialists, and other workers, it is common to be confused about often complicated...
The annual sexualities and genders research (SaGR) showcase 2023
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...
It’s Time for Change – New Perspectives on Body Image
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...
Making a Difference: How Does Social Change Happen?
Policymakers confront growing challenges in areas as diverse—and often interrelated—as climate change, social inequality, artificial intelligence, work, migration, declining biodiversity, and new threats to public health. Responses require changes or modifications to...