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ADSRI Demographers Appointed to Global Scientific Roles
Three Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute (ADSRI) demographers have been appointed by the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population to global roles: Adrian Hayes as Chair of the Scientific Panel on Population and Climate Change Jalal Abbasi-Shavazi as Chair…
CASS appoints two Postdoctoral Fellows
The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) has awarded postdoctoral fellowships to Dr Natasha Fijn and Dr Kynan Gentry as part of a wider College commitment to advancing the opportunities and prominence of early career academics to undertake independent and/or team research within their…
Welcome to CASS 2011
The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences welcomes all new and returning students for 2011. 14 February marked the beginning of O-week activities for 2011. CASS students had the opportunity to explore the campus and partake in the wide variety of events on offer. Included…
Ethel Tory Centre official opening
The Ethel Tory Centre in the Baldessin Precinct Building will be officially opened by ANU Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Young on 12 May. The opening will consist of representation by student language clubs and societies, music, and the official unveiling of a plaque commemorating the…
Mubarak's legacy and its implications
Professor Amin Saikal, Director of the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (the Middle East and Central Asia), delivered a booked out public lecture last Thursday 10 February. Professor Saikal discussed the implications of the end of President Hosni Mubarak's rule in Egypt. On 25…
ADSRI employees claim Book of the Year award in Iran
Professor Peter McDonald, Director of the Australian Demographic and Social Insitute in collaboration with two other ADSRI employees has won the World Prize for Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The award is given by the Iran Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and over…
Music Education Program a hit with Korean children
Staff from the School of Music's Music Education Program entertained a group of young Korean school children last Thursday. The Korean's were mostly 10 years old and were visiting the ANU as part of a 6 week trip in Australia. The trip was organised by BADA - an international agency which…