2011 Event Archive
Conferences
Language Individuation: A Symposium in Honour of John Burrows
4-8 July, 2011
Presented by the Centre for Literary and Linguistic Computing and the Humanities Research Institute
The symposium honours John Burrows, the founder of computational stylistics. Burrows showed in his book Computation into Criticism: A Study of Jane Austen's Novels and an Experiment in Method (1987) that a quantitative study of function word use can reveal subtle and powerful patterns in Austen's language. The book also pioneered the application of Principal Component Analysis to language data.
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Reassessing Social Work Priorities in the Australian Context - A Conference Presented by 4th Year Social Work Students
Thursday 27th and Friday 28th October 2011
The 4th year social work student conference is an annual event where final year students present the results of their extensive review and analysis of available knowledge in a chosen area of practice. It provides an exciting opportunity for practitioners to be informed about the latest practice research.
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ASFS 2011 Conference: French Connections: traduction, didactique et analyse du discours
ANU, Canberra, 27-28 November 2011
Australian National University / University of Newcastle
This year’s conference theme and dates have been designed to coincide with ANU’s Langfest (29 November to 9 December), including the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA) graduate workshop (29 November), ALAA (30 November to 2 December) and Australian Linguistics Society conference (2 to 4 December). Accordingly, the theme is Applied Linguistics and its links to French Studies, including translation, language teaching and discourse analysis. ASFS 2011 therefore welcomes abstracts of 250 words (max.) on topics related to these themes. (The conference is bilingual and abstracts can thus be in French or English).
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Public Lecturers and Seminars
Book Launch - Making Film and Television Histories16 November 2011
Please join us to celebrate the release of Making Film and Television Histories, edited by James Bennett and Rebecca Beirne.
Making Film and Television Histories intends to situate in a historical context selected New Zealand and Australian films and television programs ranging from successful films such as Gallipoli, The Piano, Australia, Once Were Warriors and Heavenly Creatures to less well-known texts that form the basis for intriguing examinations of history, representation and identity.
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Queer Colloquium - A Call for PapersAs part of Rainbow Visions’ annual GLBTIQ Newcastle festival, you are invited to present a paper at the Queer Colloquium, sponsored by the Equity and Diversity Unit, The University of Newcastle
When: 3rd November 2011; 9.30-2.30
Where: The Treehouse, Shortland Union, Callaghan Campus, The University of Newcastle
RSVP: If you would like to attend to hear the papers, please rsvp Marguerite by 3rd October
Morning tea and lunch are provided
There is no registration fee
The call for papers has been extended to 25 October
Please send abstracts on any GLBTIQ topic to Marguerite Johnson, School of Humanities and Social Science: Marguerite.Johnson@newcastle.edu.au Abstracts should be around 100 words for papers of 30 minutes
Public Lecture - Powerlessness and Hope: Strengthening the Security, Justice and Vitality of Australian Society7pm-9pm Thursday 27 October 2011
Strengthening wellbeing and social inclusion are high priorities for Australia. Professsor John Langmore will discuss some of the impediments to movement towards those goals and key economic and social policies which could make a contribution. Given Australia's relative privilege, he will also explore some of the important international policies aiming for justice and peace.
WHEN Thursday 27 October 7pm-9pm
WHERE The Conservatorium Concert Hall,
Cnr Auckland and Laman streets, Newcastle
RSVP Camilla.Fisher@newcaslte.edu.au
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Honours 2012 in Humanities and Social Science at UoN
Friday, 14 October 2011
ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS WELCOME
Potential honours candidates and honours coordinators are warmly invited to the annual School of Humanities and Social Science Honours information session for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) and the Bachelor of Theology (Honours). All welcome even if students are not sure if they will be going on to honours at this stage.
Program officers will be on hand to advise on how to enrol in honours.
This event will be catered.
Time: 1 - 2 pm, Friday 14 October
Place: Isabella's Upstairs
RSVP: Irene.Walker@newcastle.edu.au by 10 October
Thursday 22 September 2011, 4pm
Presenter: Emma Joel
Abstract: The paper demonstrates how the theory of Eatdirtzian Geosophy can inform critical reading practices. It does so by introducing the theory of Eatdirtzian Geosophy and exploring how we (as literary critics) could facilitate an inter-subjective dialogue when we engage with texts. As part of this exploration, the paper includes an Eatdirtzian analysis of Anita Heiss’s Chick Lit narratives and a review of recent critical literature and reading practices for engaging with Chick Lit narratives. This research will highlight the gaps in critical reading practices that the theory of Eatdirtzian Geosophy addresses, and how this is relevant to Australian literary contexts.
Held in the Humanities Meeting Room, Humanities Offices, Ourimbah.
Drinks and nibblies supplied. All welcome.
Friday 23 September 2011, 11am
You are warmly invited to a paper delivered by Dr Mark Dawson (ANU) - "CSI Early Modern? Crime, Astrology, and Physical Difference in Seventeenth-Century England" - as part of our History Seminar Series
Held in the Cultural Collections (near the Information Desk)
Level 2, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus
11am, followed by morning tea
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Presented by the University of Newcastle, in conjunction with the Lock-Up Cultural Centre and the History Council of New South Wales.
All are invited to a luscious visual and audio treat - a panel on our histories of food and wine. We begin the evening with Nancy Cushing, who will explore colonial cultures in her "Feed the Man Meat: The importance of convict rations." Next will be Julie McIntyre, who will consider what we drink in "From London Particular to Kaludah: the wines of colonial New South Wales." Finally, Leonard Janiszewski and Effie Alexakis will present a gorgeous illustrated talk on "Sodas, Sundaes, Milkshakes and Mixed Grills: Australia's Greek Cafes," including some stunning material on the Hunter region.
When: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: The Lock-Up Cultural Centre, 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
RSVP: Bookings essential, lisa.featherstone@newcastle.edu.au
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Public Lecture - All WelcomeThe Palace of Nestor at Pylos: insights into the Mycenaean World: 'Reconstructing an Iconographical Program of the Palace of Nestor at Pylos: New Wall-Paintings and their Interpretation.'
Monday, 8th August 2011
Sponsored by the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens and the discipline of Classics and the School of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Newcastle
The speaker will be distinguished American archaeologist Professor Jack Davis, who holds the Carl W. Blegen Professorship of Greek Archaeology at the University of Cincinnati and is Director of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Professor Davis has excavated in the Greek islands, the Palace of Nestor in Pylos and currently at Apollonia. He is currently visiting Australia as the 2011 AAIA visiting professor.
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History Seminar Series - All welcomeThe semester 2 timetable for the History seminar series is now available
Ourimbah Research Seminar Series - All welcomeThe semester 2 timetable for the Ourimbah research seminar series is now available
3 Minute Thesis Faculty Final
Honours and Coursework students are invited to a relaxing afternoon with food and drinks and an opportunity for networking. The School has three finalists in the Faculty round of the 3 Minute Thesis presentation who will meet other faculty finalists to vie for a position in the University final. Please come along and support our contestants and enjoy an afternoon with your students.
The finalists in the 3 minute Thesis presentation from Humanities and Social Science are Guowu Jiang, Joan Parnell and Val Adams.
Posters in the competition will be on display in the Lambert Room from 1 pm and will judged on the day.
The event starts at 1 pm and lunch will be catered between 1.30 -2.00 pm. Drinks and nibblies may be enjoyed during the announcements after the Three Minute Thesis.
RSVP is essential for catering to Michelle.Allan@newcastle.edu.au on or before 8 July 2011
Upcoming Book Launch
Friday, 15 July 2011
Jill Bough, Donkey, Reaktion Books, 2011.
The School of Humanities and Social Science is proud to acknowledge the outstanding achievement of Conjoint Fellow Dr Jill Bough in the forthcoming publication of her first book, Donkey, to be released in July 2011 for the prestigious Reaktion Animal Series. Dr Bough undertook her PhD in History and was awarded her doctorate in 2009 for her thesis ‘Value to Vermin: the Donkey in Australia’.
Time: 11.00am Friday 15th July
Place: Shop 1 Student Amenities Building, Ourimbah Campus
Alumni Advantage Program breakfast - Western Intervention in Africa’s affairs: Meddlers or Saviours?
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Hosted by the Executive Committee of Alumni with the School of Humanities and Social Science.
Join PhD candidate Sylvester Obongo, politics graduate Faith Ogeto, and Sociology Senior Lecturer Dr Terry Leahy, for a thought provoking discussion about the merits or demerits of the West’s role in Africa.
Time: 7.30am
Place: Isabella's Restaurant
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL! Call Tom on 02 498 54933 or email alumni@newcastle.edu.au Please register by 5pm, Monday, 23 May 2011.
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Launch of God’s Empire Religion and Colonialism in the British World, c. 1801 – 1908
By Hilary M. Carey.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
The Co-op Bookshop invites you and guests to the launch of God’s Empire Religion and Colonialism in the British World, c. 1801 – 1908 By Hilary M. Carey. The book will be launched by Professor Terry Lovat.
Time: Tuesday, 19th April 2011 at 5.00pm for 5.30pm.
Place: The Co-op Bookshop, Shortland Building, University Campus, Callaghan.
Refreshments will be served.
RSVP by Friday 15th April to kbegley@coop-bookshop.com.au or phone (02) 4967 1194.
ERA Social Work Celebration & Book Launch
Wednesday, 20 April
The Research Institute for Social Inclusion and Wellbeing would like to acknowledge the University of Newcastle’s field of Social Work, which received an ERA rating of 4, the highest rating for Social Work in Australia. Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) is an independent assessment coordinated by the Australian Research Council, designed to assess research quality in Australia’s higher education institutions over the period 2003-2008.
Also launching new titles from Professor Mel Gray and Professor Stephen Webb
- Ethics and Value Perspectives in Social Work published by Palgrave
- International Social Work (4 Volume Major Reference work) published by Sage
Time: 7pm
Place: Bar Petite - Shop 5, The Royal 5 King Street, Newcastle
RSVP Camilla.Fisher@newcastle.edu.au by 13 April 2011
Cook’s Hill SLSC Centenary Year 2011
Thursday, 31 March
The President & Members of Cooks Hill SLSC cordially invite you to celebrate the recent launch of the History of the Club: The First Hundred Years “A Nest Of Champions, A Cavalcade Of Heroes” written by John Ramsland Emeritus Professor of History University of Newcastle.
The author John Ramsland will be available to autograph your copy of the book. Be one of the first to obtain a copy of this historical and unique publication at the special release price, with 100% of the proceeds going to CHSLSC.
Time: 3.30-6pm
Place: Cooks Hill SLSC, Memorial Drive, Bar Beach
Light refreshments available, and the bar will be open
Research in Difficult Areas: Masculinities and Violence in Indonesia
Thursday, 3 March
The School of Humanities and Social Science present in association with the Research Institute for Social Inclusion and Wellbeing and the Humanities Research Institute
Drs Argyo Demartoto and Mr Agung Wibowo (Universitas Sebelas Maret, Solo, Indonesia)
This presentation will cover some of the methodological and logistical challenges for this project and will be introduced by Associate Professor Pam Nilan who is the leader of this project.
All staff and RHD students are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided.
Time: 12.30pm
Place: W301A Behavioural Sciences Building, Callaghan Campus
RSVP: By 3 March to Michelle Mansfield
Visiting Scholars in 2011
Professor Jean-Paul Descoeudres
The Classics discipline has Professor Jean-Paul Descoeudres visiting and participating in an undergraduate course, AHIIS3110, just after the AAIA visitor in Semester 2, 2011. He is an conjunct here at Newcastle, but is normally resident in Geneva. He was Professor of Archaeology at Sydney from 1973-1996 and Professor in Geneva from 1997-2009, where he is now an Honorary Professor. The lectures that he is giving are of considerable general interest to a wider public, and I thought they should be publicised. He is an archaeologist who has excavated at Pompeii, and an expert on Roman art an archaeology.
The lectures are being held on Wednesdays between 10-12 in AT25 on the following dates:
- 10th August - The House of Augustus on the Palatine
- 17th August - The Forum of Augustus, the Ara Pacis, and Augustus’ Portraits
- 24th August - The Villa Farnesina in Rome and the Villa Boscotrecase in Pompeii
Professor Mayumi Kurosaki
The Discipline of English is pleased to welcome back as Visiting Scholar Professor Mayumi Kurosaki. Mayumi is from the faculty of Shohoku College, Sony Institute of Higher Education, in Kanagawa, Japan. She has served as Head of the Department of Business Administration and Communication and as Dean of Student Affairs, and also as Director of Global Communication Center and Member of the Board of Trustees. She directed two projects, "Multi-faceted Development of Practical Education on International Exchange Programs" (2004) and “Program to Build a Framework for Facilitating Students' Study Initiative" (2007), both of which were awarded the “commendable research grants” by the Japanese Ministry of Education. The latter project grew out of the close relationship Shohoku College has enjoyed with the University of Newcastle. Mayumi's research interests include American Literature (especially Nathaniel Hawthorne), nature writing and environmental literature.
RHD Symposia and NUPSA Annual Dinner
8 June & 8 November 2011
Each semester the School of Humanities and Social Science conducts a symposium for Research Higher Degree candidates. The symposia provide a forum to showcase the wide range of fascinating postgraduate research projects in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Each symposium begins with a professional development seminar. This is followed by 3 concurrent streams of papers delivered by RHD candidates, with time for questions from the audience. Each symposium ends with a meeting of the Postgraduate Student Forum, which provides a conduit for communication between students and the School. The day concludes with a free symposium dinner at which a number of prizes and awards are presented.
