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Governing Educational Desire: Culture, Politics and Schooling in China
 SEMINAR
Governing Educational Desire: Culture, Politics and Schooling in China
Tuesday, 24 November 2009 at 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
PSC Reading Room, Level 4, Hedley Bull Centre
This talk, based on a forthcoming book, examines educational desire in China in the broadest possible political and cultural framework. The consequences of this desire are vast-influencing household and national economic priorities, birth rates, ethnic relations, aesthetic judgments and patterns of governance-and its causes complex. more»
Tuesday, 24 November 2009 at 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
PSC Reading Room, Level 4, Hedley Bull Centre
This talk, based on a forthcoming book, examines educational desire in China in the broadest possible political and cultural framework. The consequences of this desire are vast-influencing household and national economic priorities, birth rates, ethnic relations, aesthetic judgments and patterns of governance-and its causes complex. more»
New approaches to structuring government to close the implementation gap
 PUBLIC LECTURE
New approaches to structuring government to close the implementation gap
Tuesday, 1 December 2009 at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
H.C. Coombs Lecture Theatre, Building 8a, Fellows Road
The 85 per cent of Australia that is remote from the main centres of population is a place of recurrent crises leading to ad hoc special interventions. Broken up by state and territory boundaries it is the backyard for the governments of Australia. While it produces the bulk of our tradable wealth it suffers from inability to provide basic services, poverty is common, civil order is precarious, and government lacks legitimacy in the eyes of those who live there. Much of it meets the internationally accepted definition of a failed state and requires the sort of special intervention we associate with failed states. more»
Tuesday, 1 December 2009 at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
H.C. Coombs Lecture Theatre, Building 8a, Fellows Road
The 85 per cent of Australia that is remote from the main centres of population is a place of recurrent crises leading to ad hoc special interventions. Broken up by state and territory boundaries it is the backyard for the governments of Australia. While it produces the bulk of our tradable wealth it suffers from inability to provide basic services, poverty is common, civil order is precarious, and government lacks legitimacy in the eyes of those who live there. Much of it meets the internationally accepted definition of a failed state and requires the sort of special intervention we associate with failed states. more»
Too Hot To Talk About: Why Is Australia Still Debating Climate Change?
 OTHER
Too Hot To Talk About: Why Is Australia Still Debating Climate Change?
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
ANU Peter Baume Building (ANU Map 42a) Videoconference Room
Some international commentators have expressed dismay that Australia is still debating climate change. Is Australia out of step with the rest of the world? Who's telling fibs and who's providing facts about climate change in Australia? Have the Australian people switched off? more»
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
ANU Peter Baume Building (ANU Map 42a) Videoconference Room
Some international commentators have expressed dismay that Australia is still debating climate change. Is Australia out of step with the rest of the world? Who's telling fibs and who's providing facts about climate change in Australia? Have the Australian people switched off? more»
The 2009 Art Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference
 CONFERENCE
The 2009 Art Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference
Thursday, 26 November 2009 - Saturday, 28 November 2009
Coombs Building and the Hedley Bull Centre
This year's conference will involve collaboration with a wide range of national institutions. The aim of the conference is to be inclusive and the sessions will address diverse topics. more»
Thursday, 26 November 2009 - Saturday, 28 November 2009
Coombs Building and the Hedley Bull Centre
This year's conference will involve collaboration with a wide range of national institutions. The aim of the conference is to be inclusive and the sessions will address diverse topics. more»
Book launch: Research Integration Using Dialogue Methods
 OTHER
Book launch: Research Integration Using Dialogue Methods
Thursday, 26 November 2009 at 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Co-op Bookshop, Bldg 17, Union Court
Invitation to the launch of David McDonald, Gabriele Bammer & Peter Deane's book 'Research Integration Using Dialogue Methods', published by ANU E Press. more»
Thursday, 26 November 2009 at 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Co-op Bookshop, Bldg 17, Union Court
Invitation to the launch of David McDonald, Gabriele Bammer & Peter Deane's book 'Research Integration Using Dialogue Methods', published by ANU E Press. more»
The Antarctic Treaty: Then and Now
 OTHER
The Antarctic Treaty: Then and Now
Tuesday, 1 December 2009 at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Old Parliament House
This event commemorates the signing of the Antarctic Treaty fifty years ago in Washington. A talk on the Antarctic Treaty in 1959 will be given by Professor Tom Griffiths, and Penny Richards, from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will speak about the Antarctic Treaty System today. more»
Tuesday, 1 December 2009 at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Old Parliament House
This event commemorates the signing of the Antarctic Treaty fifty years ago in Washington. A talk on the Antarctic Treaty in 1959 will be given by Professor Tom Griffiths, and Penny Richards, from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will speak about the Antarctic Treaty System today. more»
Graduating Exhibition 2009 OPENING EVENT
 EXHIBITION
Graduating Exhibition 2009 OPENING EVENT
Friday, 4 December 2009 at 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ANU School of Art
Join us for the the Grand Opening of the annual ANU School of Art Garduate Exhibition. more»
Friday, 4 December 2009 at 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ANU School of Art
Join us for the the Grand Opening of the annual ANU School of Art Garduate Exhibition. more»
From the United Nations Universal Periodic Review to an Asia Pacific Human Rights Institution
 PUBLIC LECTURE
From the United Nations Universal Periodic Review to an Asia Pacific Human Rights Institution
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 at 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Phillipa Weeks Staff Library, College of Law
The Asia-Pacific region combines states with widely varying human rights records and institutions. There are both democratic states with strong human rights records and undemocratic states which violate the rights of their citizens in a gross and flagrant manner. Is it possible, with such a stark contrast, to construct a human rights institution which functions effectively across the region? more»
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 at 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Phillipa Weeks Staff Library, College of Law
The Asia-Pacific region combines states with widely varying human rights records and institutions. There are both democratic states with strong human rights records and undemocratic states which violate the rights of their citizens in a gross and flagrant manner. Is it possible, with such a stark contrast, to construct a human rights institution which functions effectively across the region? more»
The Protection of Human Rights in Australia - A Way Forward, The Alice Tay Lecture on Law & Human Rights 2009
 PUBLIC LECTURE
The Protection of Human Rights in Australia - A Way Forward, The Alice Tay Lecture on Law & Human Rights 2009
Tuesday, 24 November 2009 at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The Finkel Theatre, The John Curtain School of Medical Research, Building 131, Garran Road
In this lecture Ms Kostakidis will discuss the themes that emerged from the 40,000 responses that were received during this consultation and outline the suite of measures which the committee saw as the way forward to better protect and promote human rights and responsibilities. more»
Tuesday, 24 November 2009 at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The Finkel Theatre, The John Curtain School of Medical Research, Building 131, Garran Road
In this lecture Ms Kostakidis will discuss the themes that emerged from the 40,000 responses that were received during this consultation and outline the suite of measures which the committee saw as the way forward to better protect and promote human rights and responsibilities. more»
Out from Underground: Censorship and the Arts
 SYMPOSIUM
Out from Underground: Censorship and the Arts
Saturday, 5 December 2009 at 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes
Liberalisation in the early 1970s, Australia witnessed decades of strict censorship and exactly what was targeted is still being uncovered. The impact of censorship on culture and the arts as well as on the country's relations with the rest of the world has remained relatively obscure. more»
Saturday, 5 December 2009 at 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes
Liberalisation in the early 1970s, Australia witnessed decades of strict censorship and exactly what was targeted is still being uncovered. The impact of censorship on culture and the arts as well as on the country's relations with the rest of the world has remained relatively obscure. more»
Cape to Cairo in a Colonial Cocoon
 SEMINAR
Cape to Cairo in a Colonial Cocoon
Tuesday, 24 November 2009 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Seminar Room A - Coombs Bldg 9 Rm 1002
The paper will focus on the aspect of the recently transcribed and analysed diary and letters written by Historian Jessie Webb during the journey of two Melbourne women from Cape Town to Cairo. more»
Tuesday, 24 November 2009 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Seminar Room A - Coombs Bldg 9 Rm 1002
The paper will focus on the aspect of the recently transcribed and analysed diary and letters written by Historian Jessie Webb during the journey of two Melbourne women from Cape Town to Cairo. more»
Freilich Foundation Eminent Lecturer Series: Women and War - Lecture 4 - Professor Penelope Andrews
 PUBLIC LECTURE
Freilich Foundation Eminent Lecturer Series: Women and War - Lecture 4 - Professor Penelope Andrews
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 at 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Hedley Bull Lecture Theatre HB1
Professor Hilary Charlesworth and other eminent scholars will deliver a series of lectures on the theme of Women and War. This lecture series will consider women's complex relationship to war and conflict. It will investigate the images of womanhood that are used in decisions about the use of force as well as the effect of conflict on women. more»
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 at 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Hedley Bull Lecture Theatre HB1
Professor Hilary Charlesworth and other eminent scholars will deliver a series of lectures on the theme of Women and War. This lecture series will consider women's complex relationship to war and conflict. It will investigate the images of womanhood that are used in decisions about the use of force as well as the effect of conflict on women. more»
Canberra Intervarsity Choral Fiesta 2010
 OTHER
Canberra Intervarsity Choral Fiesta 2010
Friday, 15 January 2010 - Sunday, 24 January 2010
Canberra
SCUNA (the ANU Choral Society) are hosting the 61st Australian Intervarsity Choral Festival. This is an annual event where university choirs from all of the major cities of Australia get together for 10 days of rehearsals and social events, culminating with a major concert. This event only comes to Canberra once every 7 years, so don't miss this great opportunity! more»
Friday, 15 January 2010 - Sunday, 24 January 2010
Canberra
SCUNA (the ANU Choral Society) are hosting the 61st Australian Intervarsity Choral Festival. This is an annual event where university choirs from all of the major cities of Australia get together for 10 days of rehearsals and social events, culminating with a major concert. This event only comes to Canberra once every 7 years, so don't miss this great opportunity! more»
Never the Twain?: East and West Cultural Self-Images in Auto/Biography
 SYMPOSIUM
Never the Twain?: East and West Cultural Self-Images in Auto/Biography
Tuesday, 9 February 2010 - Thursday, 11 February 2010
Sir Roland Wilson Building 120
This symposium brings together a range of leading scholars from different disciplines, all dealing with aspects of life story, to examine the question of what might constitute significant differences between life writing in different places. more»
Tuesday, 9 February 2010 - Thursday, 11 February 2010
Sir Roland Wilson Building 120
This symposium brings together a range of leading scholars from different disciplines, all dealing with aspects of life story, to examine the question of what might constitute significant differences between life writing in different places. more»
December 2009 Conferring of Awards Ceremonies
 OTHER
December 2009 Conferring of Awards Ceremonies
Thursday, 10 December 2009 - Friday, 11 December 2009
Llewellyn Hall
The Summer 2009 Conferring of Awards ceremonies signify the culmination of years of study and research. The ANU unites graduands, staff and family members on this special occasion as we celebrate this important and memorable event in the University's calendar. This event is open to Graduands and invited guests only. more»
Thursday, 10 December 2009 - Friday, 11 December 2009
Llewellyn Hall
The Summer 2009 Conferring of Awards ceremonies signify the culmination of years of study and research. The ANU unites graduands, staff and family members on this special occasion as we celebrate this important and memorable event in the University's calendar. This event is open to Graduands and invited guests only. more»
Geoffrey Lancaster - Final performance
 CONCERT
Geoffrey Lancaster - Final performance
Sunday, 22 November 2009 at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Foyer, National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT
As part of the School of Music Haydn Festival, Haydn's complete keyboard sonatas will be performed in a series of concerts performed by internationally acclaimed fortepianist Geoffrey Lancaster (using 18th century instruments housed in the ANU School of Music's nationally-unique keyboard collection). more»
Sunday, 22 November 2009 at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Foyer, National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT
As part of the School of Music Haydn Festival, Haydn's complete keyboard sonatas will be performed in a series of concerts performed by internationally acclaimed fortepianist Geoffrey Lancaster (using 18th century instruments housed in the ANU School of Music's nationally-unique keyboard collection). more»
Shaun Of The Dead
 FILM
Shaun Of The Dead
Friday, 20 November 2009 - Saturday, 21 November 2009
HC Coombs Theatre, Building 8a, Fellows Rd
When his girlfriend dumps him, Shaun (Simon Pegg) vows to get his life back on track. Unfortunately, it's the same day the dead have decided to come back to life. With a cricket bat and his best friend (Nick Frost) by his side, Shaun sets out to rescue the town. more»
Friday, 20 November 2009 - Saturday, 21 November 2009
HC Coombs Theatre, Building 8a, Fellows Rd
When his girlfriend dumps him, Shaun (Simon Pegg) vows to get his life back on track. Unfortunately, it's the same day the dead have decided to come back to life. With a cricket bat and his best friend (Nick Frost) by his side, Shaun sets out to rescue the town. more»
Surrogates
 FILM
Surrogates
Saturday, 21 November 2009 at 8:00 PM - 9:44 PM
HC Coombs Theatre, Building 8a, Fellows Rd
In the near future, we will all live in isolation and interact only through robotic surrogates, allowing us to experience life from the safety of our homes. When a surrogate is murdered, and its operator killed at the same time, an FBI agent (Bruce Willis) is sent to investigate. more»
Saturday, 21 November 2009 at 8:00 PM - 9:44 PM
HC Coombs Theatre, Building 8a, Fellows Rd
In the near future, we will all live in isolation and interact only through robotic surrogates, allowing us to experience life from the safety of our homes. When a surrogate is murdered, and its operator killed at the same time, an FBI agent (Bruce Willis) is sent to investigate. more»
Too hot to talk about: Why is Australia still debating climate change?
Crikey's Bernard Keane, Dr Will Grant, Tony Kevin, Simon Grose and Dr onacloV tackle the big questions about climate change in an event to be live streamed on the Internet this Wednesday at 12.30pm.
Parched rural Australia thirsty for solutions
Drought and water shortages are regarded by a clear majority of Australians as the most serious problems facing rural Australia, according to the results of the latest ANUpoll published in The Canberra Times today.