Upcoming Events
Conferences
NewMac Symposium
9.30 am Saturday, 25 February, 2012
University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus
Humanities’ postgraduate students of the University of Newcastle and Macquarie University are proud to present the annual NewMac Humanities Postgraduate Symposium. Postgraduates researching a diverse range of subjects in the Humanities discipline will present papers, allowing attendees a great opportunity to network and hear the exciting research taking place in our universities.
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Public Lectures and Seminars
Author Talk: Kim Cheng Boey - 2012 Hurstville Chinese New Year
Friday 3 February 2012
Join us for an insightful evening with Kim Cheng Boey. Born in Singapore, Kim Cheng was an award winning poet before migrating to Australia in 1997. Author of four collections of poems his book "Between Stations" traces his year long travels through India, China, Egypt and Morocco between his departure from Singapore to his arrival in Australia.
Now an Australian citizen, Kim Cheng teaches creative writing at the University of Newcastle. He will share with us his ideas of home, belonging and the challenges facing a migrant writer, with readings from "Between Stations" and his poetry.
Time: 7pm
Location: Hurstville City Library, cnr Queens Rd & Dora St, Hurstville
Contact: (02) 9330 6142
Cost: FREE
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RHD Symposia and NUPSA Annual Dinner
Tuesday 12 June 2012 & Wednesday 14 November
Each semester the School of Humanities and Social Science conducts a symposium for Research Higher Degree (RHD) candidates. This takes the form of presentations by RHD candidates during the first year of their full-time enrolment (or equivalent) as part of the confirmation process required by the University. In addition, continuing RHD candidates are welcome to hone their presentation skills and seek audience feedback on their work, by regularly presenting on their progress throughout their candidature.
Symposia will conclude with a prize-giving ceremony for the School's latest RHD Graduates.
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