Past events
Dr Petra Kayser – All the world in a Wunderkammer
Lecture
The Renaissance Wunderkammer was a collection of encyclopaedic scope: its shelves and cabinets were filled with fossils, stuffed animals, precious artefacts, exotic marvels, scientific instruments, sculptures, books, paintings, costumes, tools, musical instruments and automata. Faced with these…
Civil society and the promotion of democratic transition in Egypt: opportunities and challenges
Lecture
In Egypt after Mubarak, there is a greater space for civil society groups to work and fulfil their mission. However, after the ousting of President Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood regime, the government has passed or proposed laws that appear to target “terrorism” or “national security,” but in…
Milestones in Music: Popular music, ageing and identity
Lecture/seminar
The sociological study of popular music is now an established sub-discipline of the field. Significantly, however, in charting the cultural significance of popular music much sociological work continues to prioritise youth. In this lecture, Andy Bennett draws on his ongoing work on popular music…
Degrees for high achievers
Student advisory session
Are you looking for a program with that little bit extra? Does the opportunity to undertake research throughout your undergraduate degree excite you? Then come along to one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more about the following degrees Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) — PhB…
Music for film: stronger than fiction documentary film festival
Seminar
Kristin Rule (composer) and Simon Cunich (filmmaker) will present a case study of their collaboration on the film MARATUS, which will premiere (12pm, 2nd August) at the 'Stronger than fiction documentary film festival'. This will be an interactive workshop for composers, musicians, filmmakers and…
Islamic finance: religious identity, petrodollars and legal arbitrage
Lecture
Recent empirical studies have shown that Islamic finance, despite its widely-advertised growth, has not improved financial inclusion of Muslims, who remain among the most excluded financially. This is not surprising in light of the genesis and modes of operation of this industry. Islamic finance…
Biography Workshop
Seminar
Dr Ayres will speak on the subject 'Writing biography: the generation of forward momentum, the question of fate vs will, and the concept of essence in regard to character.' He is the author of acclaimed biographies of prominent Australian judicial figures (Owen Dixon: a biography 2007; Fortunate…