12-20 September 2026
How does GenAI imagine a child? Or an Australian? And why does it matter? Ask generative AI to show you an image of a child and you’ll get a few standard results. But dig deeper and it will reveal how harmful biases can be baked into the core of these tools. In this...
Learn more about: - Strategies for experienced & new supervisors and PhD students - How to plan and manage these non-traditional degrees - What is it like to transition from candidate to supervising these PhDs? - Collaborative writing experiences - Community of...
How does research become action? Join leading voices from the community, health, and justice sectors as we unpack how social science is driving real-world change — from influencing policy to reshaping practice. Facilitated by Hang Vo (CEO, Sacred Heart Mission &...
We are thrilled to invite you to Kummargii Yulendji Symposium, an event focusing on how we describe, apply, and amplify First Peoples’ Knowledges and publications. This symposium offers a forum for the movement and communities that are Indigenising the research,...
Presenter: Andi Dickmeyer Abstract: Andi’s presentation explores the integration of clinical practice with outdoor and nature-based therapies. Drawing on findings from a recent scoping review of 58 clinical trials involving adult populations, the presentation examines...
Undertaking PhD studies can be a powerful catalyst for advancing social change within various industries. This event will bring together current and recently graduated PhD students to discuss the unique opportunities and challenges that come with leveraging advanced...
KUMMARGII YULENDJI SYMPOSIUM Thursday 12th September, 9am-5.30pm Storey Hall, RMIT University, Naarm Building 16, Level 5, 336/348 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Co-conveners: Informit and CAVAL Kummargii Yulendji Symposium focuses on how we describe, apply and...
This presentation provides a synthesises of the research evidence relating to young children's engagement in nature play. The presentation will cover what nature play is factors, impacting the likelihood of young children engaging in nature play, and ways to support...
In a world grappling with profound socio-economic and ecological challenges, a growing movement of grassroots, civil society, and policy-advocacy activists and think tanks has pushed for significant reform beyond the current economic growth mania. By emphasizing the...
Social Sciences Week is a celebration of research, but researchers were once students. Social Scientists do not often reflect on their days as ‘trainees’ in educational settings. In the rush to know more about the state of our societies, political systems and...