Arts in Action Program Highlights
Please note: A downloadable version of the program(PDF 173KB) is available online.
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Australian Politics: 2007 Federal Election: Howard or Rudd? Monash Politics lecturers Paul Strangio and James Walter will be joined by Shaun Carney from The Age to discuss the 2007 federal election. School of Political and Social Inquiry |
12.00-1.30 |
H2 37 |
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The Crucible  Post Graduate students of Monash University Academy of Performing Arts will perform an edited version of Arthur Miller's great modern classic. This is a powerful piece of theatre. There is a brief discussion with the audience, producer and actors after the show. |
10.10-11.00 |
H2 20 |
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Film and Television Studies Postgraduate Showcase
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12.00-1.30 |
H2 41 |
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Jazz Trio from School of Music |
1.30 -2.00 |
H1 16 |
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Journey Though Asia: History, Culture, Language Our journey takes you through some contemporary issues in our region, showcasing the importance of humanities research in Asian Studies for a meaningful engagement with our neighbours. It also highlights the importance of Asian language acquisition in this process. Japanese Studies, Chinese Studies, Korean Studies and Indonesian Studies |
3.00-5.00 | H2 38 |
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Just Shocking! Bumosaurs, Flat cats and how to write really bad books Monash graduate and awarded children's author Andy Griffiths (The Day My Bum Went Psycho, The Bad Book, What Bumosaur Is That?) welcomes both children and adults. Introduced by The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Rae Frances |
10.00-11.30 |
H1 25 |
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Music Research Display Would you like to do research in Music for a degree at Monash? Our display features the research completed in the School of Music - Conservatorium and rare data from its Music Research Archive. Including:
Rare archival holdings include musical instruments, documents, photos. DVDs and videos of ethnomusicological field work will also be shown Margaret Kartomi and Bronia Kornhauser |
10.00-5.00 |
H1 16 |
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Net Radio and Media Consumption in the USA, UK and Europe Australian and North American tertiary students who consume net radio constitute a new and emerging youth net radio audience that is alienated by mainstream radio programming. Andrea Baker discusses her research about US, UK and European media outlets. Journalism |
11.00-11.30 |
HB 40 |
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Postgraduate Showcase
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2.00-3.00 |
H2 41 |
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Resources and rituals: archaeological explorations of Torres Strait Islander use of the sea Torres Strait Islanders of north eastern Australia are an Indigenous ‘sea people’ and marine specialists. What is the ancient history of these people and how did their maritime lifeway develop over 1000s of years? Recent community-based research by Monash archaeologists. Ian McNiven, Centre For Australian Indigenous Studies, Geography & Environmental Science |
10.30 -11.30 |
HB 36 |
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Send it to Forensics The authority of the lab coat at the crime scene might seem beyond the scope of an arts degree. Forensic linguist Georgina Heydon describes her academic journey from first year linguistics to providing linguistic evidence in a wide range of cases from graffiti to murder trials. An exposé of the world of language crimes and the people who solve them.School of Humanities, Communications and Social Science |
1.00-1.30 |
HB 32 |
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We Will Be Remembered For This In 2006, a group of young people of different nationalities, backgrounds, attitudes and political views took a trip to the Baxter Immigration Detention Centre in South Australia. The stories of the people they met behind the razor wire surprised, moved and challenged them. 'We Will Be Remembered For This' documents their journey. The film is directed by Jessie Taylor, an arts graduate with outstanding achievements in refugee advocacy and social justice activism. A panel discussion and preview screening of Jessie’s film about refugees and detention. MC Arnold Zable Introduced by Professor Richard Larkins, Vice Chancellor and President Monash University Drinks will follow in H1 16 |
5.00-6.45 |
H1 25 |
Program Highlights
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Aboriginal Identity and Nationalism in AFL Discussing Aboriginal identity and nationalism in Australian football. Barry Judd, Centre For Australian Indigenous Studies |
4.00-5.00 |
HB 36 |
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Ancient Egypt: Multiculturalism in an Ancient Village Buried beneath the sands of the Sahara in Egypt’s Dakhleh Oasis lies ancient Kellis, a farming village occupied for 400 years at the beginning of our era. The study of this site has revealed an incredible array of monuments that document the transition from paganism to Christianity and display the interaction of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman culture. Colin Hope, Historical Studies |
10.30-11.30 |
H1 26 |
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Arthur - Music for the Myth and the Man Whether he was the stuff of history or a fictional creation remains unclear, but King Arthur was certainly the stuff of legend, expressed in all the arts. Concert from Acord – the Early Music Performance Ensemble. Carol Williams, Historical Studies |
12.00-1.00 |
H1 16 |
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The Movement of Buddhism into Central Asia Presented by David Templeman. Monash Asia Institute |
2.00-3.00 |
H2 37 |
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Australian Film Theory & Criticism What is the relationship between film theory and criticism? Panel and screenings. Con Verevis, Deane Williams and Adrian Martin, Film and Television Studies |
3.30-5.00 |
H1 26 |
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Australian Politics: 2007 Federal Election: Howard or Rudd? Monash Politics lecturers Paul Strangio and James Walter will be joined by Shaun Carney from The Age to discuss the 2007 federal election. School of Political and Social Inquiry |
12.00-1.30 |
H2 37 |
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Between The Sheets: The Datini Letters Live performance of the intimate letters from Margherita Datini to her husband Francesco Datini. Datini’s correspondence and papers offer one of the most comprehensive insights into the social and economic history of 14th century Prato. Historical Studies |
3.30-4.30 |
H1 16 |
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Beyond the Beards and Pipes: Is there a History of Women's Ideas? Often the history of philosophy is presented as a history of men’s ideas, but historical women have also left philosophical and political writings which were largely neglected until the late twentieth century. Karen Green, School of Philosophy and Bioethics |
2.00-3.00 |
HB 39 |
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Bioethics "Beyond Bristol and Bundaberg: Should patients be given report cards on the performance of their surgeon?". Justin Oakley, Centre for Human Bioethics "Who's your daddy? Parenthood in the age of ARTs (Assisted Reproductive Technology)" Rob Sparrow, Centre for Human Bioethics |
3.30-5.00 |
H2 35 |
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Biography Jenny Hocking discusses researching and writing biography. She is the recipient of an Australian Research Council grant for a biographical study of Gough Whitlam. Her published works include Frank Hardy: Politics Literature Life and Lionel Murphy: A Political Biography National Centre For Australian Studies |
3.30-5.00 |
H2 37 |
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Born To Shop: From Market to Mall Graeme Davison reviews the evolution of shopping in Melbourne and looks at the way planners and shoppers have shaped our city. Historical Studies |
2.00-3.00 |
H1 25 |
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Computer Games & Animation: Culture Industry & Social Identity Are computer games just for geeks? The growing role of computer games in media, industries, sport and film. Peter Murphy, Brett Hutchins, Dan Black and Andrew Dawson. Communications and Media Studies |
10.00-11.00 |
H2 38 |
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Creating Creative Kids: Jen McVeity Why do the best ideas always come to you in the shower? Should you edit as you write or just 'go with the flow'? And how can you persuade your spouse that you really are working when you are staring out the window? Monash graduate Jen McVeity gives a unique insight into how creative people actually work – and the findings are surprising. |
2.00-3.00 |
H2 38 |
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Crime, Cops, Courts, and Corrections The media, film and television portray a glamorous image of crime and the criminal justice system. Crimes are exciting, the courts are filled with good looking solicitors and prisons are only for committers of heinous crimes. The reality is quite different. Exploring the gap between myth and reality and how myth shape public opinion and policy. Colleen Lewis , School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences |
12.00-1.00 |
HB 32 |
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The Crucible Post Graduate students of Monash University Academy of Performing Arts will perform an edited version of Arthur Miller's great modern classic. This is a powerful piece of theatre. There is a brief discussion with the audience, producer and actors after the show. |
10.10-11.00 |
H2 20 |
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Gathering Aboriginal Stories Carolyn Landon discusses her experience gathering testimony for her books Jackson’s Track and Jackson’s Track Revisited. Including the interviewer’s responsibility to recognise existing prejudices and establish trust, and her duty to listen, understand and report accurately when hearing Aboriginal testimony. Carolyn will be joined by Pauline Mullett, who will talk about her identity: how she knows she is Kurnai/ Brabuwooloong and how difficult it is to get those who do not trust the spoken word to believe her. |
2.00-2.45 |
HB 36 |
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Imagining South East Asia Through Its Cinema We watch films made in the UK and USA, but how often do we see films made in Australia’s neighbouring countries? Showing excerpts from feature films and documentaries made in Indonesia and South East Asia. Topics include Indonesian teenagers behaviour, representing Islam on film, views on colonialism, human rights abuse in Aceh and independence demands for West Papua. David Hanan, Film and Television Studies. |
12.00-1.30 |
HB 40 |
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The Ecological Humanities Resolving contemporary ecological problems? The ecological humanities bridge the divide between the natural and human sciences by examining the social, cultural, religious and philosophical concepts and practices that shape human interactions with the natural world. Kate Rigby, Sharron Pfueller , Elyse Rider, Kiri Bear, Centre for Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies |
2.00-3.00 |
H2 35 |
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EU in Action Europe: its present, its past and its possible futures. European Studies pays special attention to the Europe of today, its evolution toward political, economic and cultural integration. Including the member states of European Union, as well as the countries that aspire to join it. Monash European and EU Centre |
Display |
H1 16 |
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Excuse Me, My Heritage is Showing Second-generation Italian-Australian writers and film makers discuss their cultural influences, the ambiguous ties with their Italian heritage, and reflect on their own work, including Archimede Fusillo, Jan Sardi and Ruth Borgobello. Italian Studies |
12.00-1.30 |
H1 26 |
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Film and Television Studies Postgraduate Showcase
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12.00-1.30 |
H2 41 |
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Forty Years On: The 1967 Referendum Sue Taffe and Bain Attwood mark the 40th anniversary of the 1967 referendum which gave the Commonwealth power in Aboriginal affairs and discuss the web exhibition and the book they have produced respectively to tell this history. Historical Studies Centre For Australian Indigenous Studies |
3.15-4.00 |
Hb 36 |
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Global Media Why stories of major importance don’t appear in world media and strategies to improve the information flow between developing and developed countries. The changing nature and role of media in Asia, with reference to Indian television. How technology and global media has influenced journalism values. Usha M Rodrigues & Amy L Forbes, Journalism |
3.30-4.00 |
HB 32 |
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History of Friendship: Aristotle to Friends From Aristotle to Friends! Historians and philosophers discuss the ways friendship has changed its form and meaning over time. Barbara Caine David Garrioch, Marc Brodie, Dirk Baltzy and Jim Walter, Historical Studies |
12.00-1.30 |
H1 25 |
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History, Embodiment and Ethics: Themes in Australian Feminist Philosophy The contributions of Australian feminist philosophers in the re-reading of canonical texts; understanding the significance of embodiment for identity and agency; and feminist ethics. Catriona MacKenzie, School of Philosophy and Bioethics |
12.00-1.30 |
H2 35 |
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'Home is where…' World Writing in English Creative writers and scholars discuss how globalisation challenges our understanding and expectations of home. Chandani Lokuge, Adib Khan, Sophie Cunningham and Isabella Offner, English |
12.00-1.30 |
HB 39 |
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How Will You Work in 2015? A look at alternative paths to employment and citizenship in the Australia of the future. Carla Lipsig-Mumm, School of Political and Social Inquiry |
10.00-11.30 |
HB 32 |
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Improbable Ideas and Impossible Worlds: Logic in Australia Many see logic as a dry, technical discipline disconnected from the heart of philosophy. But in contemporary philosophy in Australasia, logic has found itself at the heart of provocative positions and dramatic debates. http://consequently.org/ Greg Restall School of Philosophy and Bioethics |
10.00-11.30 |
H2 35 |
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Invisible Threads: recording intangible heritage with the Yanyuwa people The Yanyuwa are of the south west Gulf of Carpentaria. Yanyuwa is a dying language. John Bradley (has worked for 27 years with senior Yanyuwa men and women recording language and cultural information, including the mapping of song lines. Centre For Australian Indigenous Studies, Anthropology |
12.00-12.45 |
HB 36 |
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Jazz Trio from School of Music |
1.30 -2.00 |
H1 16 |
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Journey Though Asia: History, Culture, Language Our journey takes you through some contemporary issues in our region, showcasing the importance of humanities research in Asian Studies for a meaningful engagement with our neighbours. It also highlights the importance of Asian language acquisition in this process. Japanese Studies, Chinese Studies, Korean Studies and Indonesian Studies |
3.00-5.00 | H2 38 |
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Just Shocking! Bumosaurs, Flat cats and how to write really bad books Monash graduate and awarded children's author Andy Griffiths (The Day My Bum Went Psycho, The Bad Book, What Bumosaur Is That?) welcomes both children and adults. Introduced by The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Rae Frances |
10.00-11.30 |
H1 25 |
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Monash Prato |
2.00-2.30 |
H1 16 |
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Music Research Display Would you like to do research in Music for a degree at Monash? Our display features the research completed in the School of Music - Conservatorium and rare data from its Music Research Archive. Including:
Rare archival holdings include musical instruments, documents, photos. DVDs and videos of ethnomusicological field work will also be shown Margaret Kartomi and Bronia Kornhauser |
10.00-5.00 |
H1 16 |
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Musical events |
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Muslim Minorities & Islam Policy Studies The Centre for Muslim Minorities & Islam Policy Studies is dedicated to the promotion of civic harmony and social cohesion. Looking at current research on the Muslim experience in Australia and contributions that Australian Muslims make to the future prosperity of this multi-cultural land. Bridging the gap between academia and the community. Rachel Woodlock |
10.00-10.30 |
HB 39 |
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Net Radio and Media Consumption in the USA, UK and Europe Australian and North American tertiary students who consume net radio constitute a new and emerging youth net radio audience that is alienated by mainstream radio programming. Andrea Baker discusses her research about US, UK and European media outlets. Journalism |
11.00-11.30 |
HB 40 |
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Oaktree Foundation Display |
Display |
H1 16 |
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Prison Graffiti in Australia Graffiti offers a unique insight into social history. It’s usually seen in the public sphere as making some kind of general political comment, but in prisons it's private and about self-affirmation - the graffiti is signed, written for themselves, or written as messages to other prisoners. Jacqui Wilson, Historical Studies |
Display |
H1 16 |
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Postgraduate Research Poster Display |
Display |
H2 foyer |
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Postgraduate Showcase
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2.00-3.00 |
H2 41 |
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Public History: Preserving and Portraying the Past Conversation with Justine Heazelwood, Director of Public Records at the Public Record Office of Victoria (PROV), Katherine Sheedy and Sarah Rood. |
3.30- 5.00 |
HB 39 |
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Readers Feast Book Sales |
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Religion and Social Cohesion in Australia Counter terrorism measures, community organizations and religious minority communities. How research is linked with policy development and implementation. Gary Bouma, School of Political and Social Inquiry |
10.30-11.30 |
HB 39 |
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Resources and rituals: archaeological explorations of Torres Strait Islander use of the sea Torres Strait Islanders of north eastern Australia are an Indigenous ‘sea people’ and marine specialists. What is the ancient history of these people and how did their maritime lifeway develop over 1000s of years? Recent community-based research by Monash archaeologists. Ian McNiven, Centre For Australian Indigenous Studies, Geography & Environmental Science |
10.30 -11.30 |
HB 36 |
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Rituals, Image, Text : Researching the Middle Ages and Renaissance Words, images, space come together in recent examples of innovative research from Medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern Studies. Australian (and Monash) scholars have played a major role in re-orienting the nature and focus of international research. Peter Howard & Clare Monagle, Historical Studies |
2.00-3.00 |
HB 40 |
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Send it to Forensics The authority of the lab coat at the crime scene might seem beyond the scope of an arts degree. Forensic linguist Georgina Heydon describes her academic journey from first year linguistics to providing linguistic evidence in a wide range of cases from graffiti to murder trials. An exposé of the world of language crimes and the people who solve them.School of Humanities, Communications and Social Science |
1.00-1.30 |
HB 32 |
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Stories, Pictures and Reality: Two Children Tell "Ply them with books, read the actual words, and never underestimate them." This is a parent-observer record of two children from birth to eight with their responses to books, and their growing understanding of the concept of reality - "But animals don't talk", "The man who draw-ed it was wrong", "Is this a real story?" "Tarzan is my favourite not-real person". Virginia Lowe |
12.00-1.00 |
H2 38 |
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Talking Straight, Talking Sweet and Talking Nasty What words are ‘taboo’? Often those used to insult, those used to describe sex, our bodies and their functions. Looking at the ways we use language to be polite or impolite, politically correct or offensive. Kate Burridge & Keith Allan, School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics |
2.00-3.00 |
H1 26 |
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Terrorism and Counter Terrorism Members of the Global Terrorism Research Centre will discuss the war on terrorism, terrorism as a global phenomenon and how terrorism has impacted upon life in Australia. Peter Lentini & David Wright-Neville, Global Terrorism Research Unit |
2.00-3.00 |
HB 32 |
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The New Australian Dream: Berwick McMansion or Collingwood Warehouse? Our affair with inner city sophistication has led to many abandoning their love of the suburban quarter acre block; while others are re-kindling the spark and building a “McMansion” in the outer ‘burbs. Recent trends in Australia’s urban experience. Mark Peel and Seamus O’Hanlon, Historical Studies |
3.30-5.00 |
H1 25 |
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Unequal Access to University Do all young Victorians have equal and genuine access to a university education? Bob Birrell and Daniel Edwards Centre for Population and Urban Research |
10.00-11.30 |
H2 37 |
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Ways of Being, Ways of Talk Exploring the lack of recognition of Aboriginal English as a legitimate dialect and how speakers of Aboriginal English are disadvantaged in contexts such as the classroom or the courtroom. Farzad Sharifian, English As An International Language |
1.00-1.30 3.30-4.30 screening |
HB 36 H2 41 |
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We Will Be Remembered For This In 2006, a group of young people of different nationalities, backgrounds, attitudes and political views took a trip to the Baxter Immigration Detention Centre in South Australia. The stories of the people they met behind the razor wire surprised, moved and challenged them. 'We Will Be Remembered For This' documents their journey. The film is directed by Jessie Taylor, an arts graduate with outstanding achievements in refugee advocacy and social justice activism. A panel discussion and preview screening of Jessie’s film about refugees and detention. MC Arnold Zable Introduced by Professor Richard Larkins, Vice Chancellor and President Monash University Drinks will follow in H1 16 |
5.00-6.45 |
H1 25 |
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Urban Water and Social Research: Making Australian Cities more Sustainable Investigating how to enable institutions and organisations to implement sustainable forms of urban water management. The National Urban Water Governance Program is a national social research project using social theories on innovation and change to understand current and future practices. Rebekah Brown, School of Geography and Environmental Science |
3.30-4.30 |
HB 40 |
Arts in Action Timetable Saturday June 9
This program is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change. Please check noticeboards on the day for any changes.
Food and snacks are available from Mama Dukes on the basement level. NO food or drink can be taken into lecture theatres.