Seminar Series
Melissa Lucashenko in conversation with Associate Professor Sandra Phillips. Credit: Sally Tsoutas
Writing by the River Seminar Series 2026
The Writing and Society Research Centre seminar series, continues in 2026 in a hybrid format. We welcome in-person seminar attendance at our Parramatta City and Parramatta South campuses and online attendance continues via Zoom.
Most seminars will be held on Friday mornings, 11am-12:30pm, at the Parramatta City campus, Peter Shergold Building, Level 9.
Our seminars are free and all are welcome to join. If you want to come along to one of our seminars simply RSVP to m.jewell@westernsydney.edu.au for in person attendance, or register via the Zoom link for online attendance.
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Or contact writing@westernsydney.edu.au
Our Next Writing by the River Seminar
'Targeted by the State: On Being a Feminist Academic in South Carolina'
Emily Taylor
Friday 7 August, 11:30am - 12:30pm, Fully online.
Full details in event flyer. Register via Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to you.
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'Burning Down the House: What Remains?'
Valedictory Address: Dennis Schmidt
Friday 14 August, 11:30am - 12:30pm.
Hybrid delivery. In-person attendance at Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus, Level 9, Conference Room 3 (rsvp via Humanitix) or online attendance (register via zoom).
Full details in event flyer.