Past events
The Fairlight CMI: History, Technology, Ideology
Symposium
The Fairlight Computer Music Instrument catalysed the late 20th Century digital music revolution. From the visualisation of sound-on-screen, to combined sampling, sequencing, and synthesis capabilities in one machine, the Fairlight CMI forever transformed music creation and production. Fifty years…
Wellbeing as wholeness: Against the instrumental/intrinsic distinction – Mark Fabian
Seminar
The Analytical philosophy of wellbeing standardly distinguishes what is intrinsically wellbeing – what is ‘good for’ somebody or of prudential value to them – from what is instrumental to wellbeing, that is, facilitates one to obtain prudential value.This paper argues that while this distinction is…
Book launch. Editors: Bruce M. Smyth, Michael A. Martin & Mandy Downing
Book launch
About the Edited VolumeThe Routledge Handbook of Human Research Ethics and Integrity in Australia highlights why it is important to look at the subject of research ethics and integrity within the Australian context, and what the Australian perspective can offer to all researchers in the social…
Life in Biography: Observations on writing about lives
Seminar
In the final Biography Workshop of 2024, historian and author Eileen Chanin will discuss the slipperiness of writing about lives: the challenges, frustrations, pleasures, and results. Eileen Chanin documents lives and writes and publishes widely. She is a senior Visiting Fellow of King’s…
Postgraduate Study Options: Social Research Methods Webinar
Webinar/Online
In a world increasingly reliant on data (big and small), a Master of Social Research Methods from the ANU will give you the skills and experience to understand a changing Australian and global society, as well as the political, demographic and economic forces that shape and drive these changes.A…
The dynamics of functional disability among older adults: A longitudinal study in Indonesia
Seminar
In an ageing global population, understanding the dynamics of late-life impairment is crucial, especially in developing countries where rapid demographic changes surpass the preparedness of health and care systems. This PhD thesis examines the patterns and drivers of functional limitations in…
ANU Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences programs – Ask us anything! (Nov 2024)
Webinar/Online
Are you thinking about studying Humanities, Arts or Social Sciences with ANU in 2025/26? Are you currently holding an offer from ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences, and have outstanding questions? Is your application to ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences currently being processed, or…