School of Demography launch

Please join us in celebrating the launch of the School of Demography in the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University (ANU).

The School has been created to strengthen the University's role in being the leading demographic centre for research and training in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

At the event, several speakers will highlight the history of demography at ANU, its importance for social policy and planning, and our future directions in the field.

We will also highlight several exciting activities to bring together scholars from across the university working on population-related issues, including the new ANU Demography group.

A reception will be held following the presentations.

Program

4.30pm Welcome

Professor James Raymer Head, School of Demography

Professor Ian Young Vice Chancellor, Australian National University

Professor Catherine Waldby Director, Research School of Social Sciences

4.45pm History of demography at ANU

Professor Peter McDonald, Crawford School of Public Policy

4.55pm Demographic statistics as the foundation for understanding society

Dr AJ Lanyon Population Program Manager, Population and Social Statistics Group, Australian Bureau of Statistics

5.05 Demography and policy

Professor Glenn Withers, College of Business and Economics

5.15 School of Demography activities and plans

PhD Candidate Kim Xu and Associate Professor Heather Booth, School of Demography

5.30pm Reception