2023 Past Events

2nd August: The Disability Studies Group

The Disability Studies SoSS Research Collaboration (SRC) would like to invite those interested in Disability Studies to attend our first reading group on 6 April 2023, from 1 - 3pm at the Parramatta City Campus. The reading group will be the first event held by the newly formed Disability
Studies Research Collaboration, in what we hope will be the start of a prolonged collaborative engagement with disability studies and politics, and particularly between HDRs and their academic colleagues.

Location: 1PSQ (room and time tbc)
Contact: Dr Ryan Thorneycroft for more information r.thorneycroft@westernsydney.edu.au

2nd August: Professor Karen Soldatic Professorial Lecture

Karen Soldatic, Professor, School of Social Sciences, Deputy Director of Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University and Institute Fellow, Whitlam Institute. She was awarded a Fogarty Foundation Excellence in Education Fellowship for 2006–2009, a British Academy International Fellowship in 2012, a fellowship at The Centre for Human Rights Education at Curtin University (2011–2012), and an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship (2016–2019). Her research on global welfare regimes builds on her 20 years of experience as an international (Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia), national and state-based senior policy analyst, researcher and educator. She obtained her PhD (Distinction - summa cum laude equiv.) in 2010 from the University of Western Australia.

Date: 2nd August (after the School of Social Sciences School Meeting)
Time: tbc
Location: Parramatta South Campus - room tbc
Register: tbc

8th August: Policy Workshop with Dr. Vafa Ghazavi

How can I have public policy impact? A workshop for academic researchers at WSU.

Presented by Dr. Vafa Ghazavi, Executive Director, Research and Policy, James Martin Institute for Public Policy

Date: 8th August
Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Location: ZOOM (register for the link)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wsu-policy-workshop-how-can-i-have-public-policy-impact-tickets-662756341057

21st August: Lunchtime seminar – Humanitarianism and Migration

Lunchtime seminar with School of Social Sciences and Australian Red Cross (research on migrants and trust

Date: 21st August
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: 1PSQ, Level 9, Conference Room 3
Register: tbc

2nd July: Open Day

Social Sciences will have staff available for all our disciplines to speak with prospective students and their parents.
There will also be VR display, Criminology Scavenger Hunt and our Tourism staff will be giving Historical Tours of the campus.
Date: Sunday 2nd July
Time: 10am to 4pm Location: Parramatta South Campus, Building EE

4th July: SoSS HDR Drop in Day

Meet and greet sessions for our new and current Higher Degree Research candidates and Master of Research Students.

Date: 4th July
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: 1PSQ Level 9 conference room space
Register: soss-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Contact: Chantelle Young soss-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au

5th July: The Disability Studies Group

The Disability Studies SoSS Research Collaboration (SRC) would like to invite those interested in Disability Studies to attend our first reading group on 6 April 2023, from 1 - 3pm at the Parramatta City Campus. The reading group will be the first event held by the newly formed Disability Studies Research Collaboration, in what we hope will be the start of a prolonged collaborative engagement with disability studies and politics, and particularly between HDRs and their academic colleagues.

Location: 1PSQ (room and time tbc)
Contact: Dr Ryan Thorneycroft for more information r.thorneycroft@westernsydney.edu.au

9th to 22nd: ISUSW

International Summer University in Social Work.
This event will have delegates from many international universities visit for a 2 week residential Summer School to be held at Hawkesbury Campus.

10th to 14th July: RESEARCH WEEK

Details to be confirmed

18th July: Spring Orientation

Social Sciences will have staff available for all our disciplines to welcome and meet with our new students commencing in Spring. Location: Parramatta South Campus, Building EEa
Commencing at 1pm

1st June: Rosemary Kariuki living a joyful life, her way: African Women Leadership in Our Local Communities

What a great opportunity on this important day to remind you of an event with 2021 Australian Local Hero of the Year Rosemary Kariuki OAM.

The event is an opportunity to celebrate African women leadership in Australia, and the publication of Rosemary’s fabulous memoir "A Joyful Life".Please see flyer attached for event exciting program.

Rosemary Kariuki living a joyful life, her way: African Women Leadership in Our Local Communities

Date: 1st of June 2023
Time: 16:00 – 18:30
Venue: PC-01.9.29 (Conf 4) 1PSQ, Parramatta City Campus, Western Sydney University
Registration: Places are limited so please RSVP to me (K.Openshaw@westernsydney.edu.au)

6th June: CRP: Author Meets Readers

The Challenging Racism Project Author Meets Readers Series
Date: Tuesday, 6 June
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Held via Zoom
Registration: Link will be available at registration (details to be advised)
Contact: Dr Ryan Thorneycroft for more information r.thorneycroft@westernsydney.edu.au

7th June: 3 Minute Thesis - School Round

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an international competition where HDR candidates have the opportunity to present their research thesis to a general audience in three minutes using just one slide. The 3MT develops academic, presentation and research communication skills, while developing research candidates’ ability to effectively explain their research in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.

9th June: External Advisory Committee Meeting for Heritage and Tourism

Heritage and Tourism Team in Social Sciences will host the External Advisory Committee Meeting for Heritage and Tourism with guest from industry partners and the tourism sector.
Date: 9 June
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Female Orphan School (Building EZ.1.57)
Contact: Dr Garth Lean for more information g.lean@westernsydney.edu.au

20th June: Advocacy Brief, Media Art and Stories: a case for funding research into community-based creative arts practices in Western Sydney

Media Art and Stories, is an ongoing series of events chaired by Assoc. Prof. Nichole Georgeou and Dr. Valentina Baú.
There next event is at:
Date: 20th June
Time: 3pm to 4.30pm
Location: 1PSQ, Level 9, Conference Room 2
Contact: n.georgeou@westernsydney.edu.au for further details

21st June: The Disability Studies Group

The Disability Studies SoSS Research Collaboration (SRC) would like to invite those interested in Disability Studies to attend our first reading group on 6 April 2023, from 1 - 3pm at the Parramatta City Campus. The reading group will be the first event held by the newly formed Disability Studies Research Collaboration, in what we hope will be the start of a prolonged collaborative engagement with disability studies and politics, and particularly between HDRs and their academic colleagues.

Date: 21st June
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Location: 1PSQ, PC-01.5.39 (LS) - this event is also offered via Zoom, link given at registration.
Registration: Register through Eventbrite for zoom link
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-disability-studies-soss-research-collaboration-src-june-meeting-tickets-
642587064207

28th June: SoSS Indigenous Learning and Teaching Showcase

This year’s showcase will centre on the theme 'From Histories, to the Voice and Beyond: Intricate Conversations in the Classroom' by Indigenous and non-Indigenous academic staff.
Introduction: A/Professor Corrinne Sullivan
Presenters: Doctor Kathleen Openshaw, Doctor Anna Leditschke and A/Professor Sandra Phillips
Discussant: Professor Susan Page

Date: Wednesday 28 June
Time: 1pm
Location: Webinar
Registration: https://uws.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfAnTBU1TSqugxRFGSAYxg#/registration

International Student Meet ups

International Student Meet ups are for students to network with each other and their peers and teachers. (students who register and attend receive a Drink/snack voucher)

10th May - Parramatta South Campus, Room EA.1.21

20th May - Parramatta South Campus, Room EA.1.21

23rd May - Parramatta South Campus 1PSQ, Room 01.5.29

29th May - Liverpool Campus, Room 3.8.01

Contact: Dr Kate Linklater k.linklater@westernsydney.edu.au for further details.

16th May: Challenging Racism Program

CRP: Author Meets Readers Series via Zoom

18th May

Disability Indigenous Justice International Community Forum

20th May

Fairfield Area Command - Police Engagement Day (Saturday)

Fairfield Showground

28th May: Challenging Racism Program

31st May: SaGR Webinar

SaGR Webinar "Methods and ethical dilemmas in genders and sexualities research panel and discussion" 3pm to 5pm