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Spotlight on Middle East and Central Asia
More than 30 scholars from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom will examine recent developments as well as potential future challenges and opportunities in the Middle East and Central Asia during a two-day conference starting tomorrow. Former Prime Minister, the Hon. Kevin Rudd MP,…
CASS Alumnus receives Qantas award
ANU School of Art alumnus Christopher Carmody has been awarded the prestigious Encouragement of Australian Contemporary Art Award, in the category of inter-disciplinary (abstract, observational and conceptual art) by Qantas. Christopher graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2008, with majors in…
Exploring aid at the grass roots level
A two-day conference exploring the idea of participatory development in the aid process begins tomorrow at ANU. Conference organiser Dr Patrick Kilby from the School of Archaeology and Anthropology said that participatory development was inspired by the work of Professor Robert Chambers as a way…
ANU Textiles Graduating Exhibition
Graduating students from the ANU Textile Workshop will have their talents showcased at the ANU Textiles Graduating Exhibition, opening Friday 30 November. They have worked creatively to produce exciting bodies of work embracing ideas about their environment, culture, heritage and contemporary art…
Diverse post-divorce parenting arrangement on the increase
A new study mapping when children spend time with their father after divorce, has revealed a shift away from children only spending time with their father every second weekend. The study, based on a random sample of 408 separated parents registered with the Australian Child Support Agency, found…
Australia and Europe in conversation: 50 years of EU-Australia relations
50 years ago Sir Edwin McCarthy took up his position as the first Australian Ambassador to the EU. Today the EU-Australia relationship is broader, deeper and stronger than ever. But many challenges lie ahead. Every month this year, two or three Ambassadors and/or High Commissioners from EU Member…
Fisher's Ghost Award for Artist
ANU School of Art lecturer Raquel Ormella has won the 2012 Fisher’s Ghost Art Award for her Australian flag-inspired artwork, Poetic Possibility. Ms Ormella was presented with the award, which included $40,000 prize money, at an event at the Campbelltown Arts Centre to celebrate the…