Past events
A striking resemblance: Portraiture in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'
Lecture/seminar
In this lecture, Will Christie looks at the role played by the portrait, and by the aesthetics and language of portraiture, in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. He examines how Austen exploited the uncertain status of portrait painting in the 18th century and the ambiguity of ‘ideal imitation’ as…
In the middle of nowhere | Hannah Israel
Entertainment
Reception: 13 August 2015 6:00pm Hannah Israel maps the relationship of our existence by illustrating how fragile time can be and how predictable our experiences can be based on the temperament of the world around us. In her new series, Israel reflects on information as a form of abstraction.…
“MUJERES ARGENTINAS”
Entertainment
Australian Premiere of “MUJERES ARGENTINAS” Music: Ariel Ramirez – Lyrics: Felix Luna Marcela Fiorillo, Piano – Louise Page, Soprano Tickets: General $35, Cc $30 Courtesy of Argentine Embassy Pianist Marcela Fiorillo - Canberra Times award for the “top ten concerts” – 2007. “ Canberra…
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…
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…
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…