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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Our Next Writing by the River Seminars
'The Useless of the Essay' (NEW DATE)
Christopher Conti
Friday 11 September, 11:30am-12:30pm
Hybrid delivery. In-person attendance at the Whitlam Institute (ground floor conference room), Western Sydney University Parramatta South Campus, Cnr James Ruse Drive and Victoria Road, Rydalmere (rsvp via Humanitix) OR online attendance (register via zoom and a link will be sent to you; PLEASE NOTE this venue isn't ideal for online viewing).
Full details in event flyer.
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'Makh Making Spaces: Rough Beauty, Breath, and Korean-Australian Making'
Richard Wu, Cheolyu Kim, Choi Eunji, Anthony Uhlmann, and Jing Han
Friday 25 September, 11:30am-12:30pm
Hybrid delivery. In-person attendance at Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus (169 Macquarie St, Parramatta), Level 9, Conference Room 3 (rsvp via Humanitix), OR online attendance (register via zoom and a link will be sent to you).
Full details in event flyer.