2014 PSA Committee Nominations

As you would all know by now nominations for the 2014 PSA Committee closed at 5pm 17/10/2013.

Several nominations were received- however they were all received for different positions. In light of this none of the nominations received have been contested. According to our election regulations:

‘Subject to Regulation 8.1, where the number of nominees is less than, or equal to, the number of persons to be elected to an Elected Office-Bearer position, the:
(a) Retuning Officers shall not conduct a ballot; and

(b) nominees shall be deemed to be elected’

This means that the people who have nominated for positions (prior to 5pm yesterday) are now elected to the positions that they nominated for.

The positions that have now been filled on the 2014 PSA Committee are as follows:

EXECUTIVE

President: 

DAVID RAITHEL

Vice-President Coursework:

ARRON FORDHAM

Vice-President Research

PETER DERBYSHIRE

Secretary

KIRSTIN MARIE BARRIE

Treasurer

DANIEL OGBURN

OFFICE BEARERS

Equity Officer

AMARDEEP KAUR

International Students' Officer

HAMMAD KHAN

FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES

Business School

THOMAS BARRATT

Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics

ARRON STEWART

Science

JAMIE TEDESCHI

Congratulations to the new 2014 PSA Committee Members!

UNFILLED POSITIONS

The positions that did not receive nominations during the nomination period will remain unfilled until the AGM. At the PSA AGM (31^st of October 4.30pm mark off/ registration, 5pm start, Law Lecture Theatre 1) nominations will be taken from the floor for open positions, as per our election regulations and constitution.

The positions that did not receive nominations at this time are as follows:

Office Bearers:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer

Media Officer

Off Campus Officer

Events Officer

Faculty Representatives:

ALVA

Arts

Education

Law

Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science

Other:

Ordinary Committee Members (2)

If you are interested in filling any of these positions I highly recommend that you attend the PSA AGM to make your nomination from the floor.

2013 Committee!

It is my great pleasure to announce the results of the elections for the 2013 PSA Committee!!

Executive

President: Gemma Bothe

VP: Kara Salter

Secretary: Siddartha Verma

Treasurer: Elliot Smith

Office Bearers

Media Officer: Rukmini Pande

Equity Officer: vacant
International Officer: Jenny Tung

Coursework Officer: vacant

Indigenous Officer: vacant

Faculty Representatives

ALVA: Simon Kilbane

Arts: Charmaine Fernandez

Business School: Fatima Khushnud

Education: vacant

Engineering: Revanth Garlapati

Law: vacant

Science: Vipul Agarwal

MDHS: vacant

Ordinary Committee Members

Peter Derbyshire

Christofer Bester

Vacant Committee positions

Vacant positions will continue to be advertised, and people may nominate for them ad hoc. Notice of nominees will be posted for a period of 7 days (on the website, newsletter, and PSA Noticeboard.) for comment by the Association - if there is no objections or further nominations, the nominee will be appointed to the new committee. 

AGM Documents

The minutes, amended Constitution, President's Report, and AGM presentation will all be available from the website next week!

Election Updates!

Postgrads, the election is tomorrow night!
Absentee ballots close in just over an hour!
Exciting time all around!

I must inform you of a late withdrawal from the the Presidential nominees. Below is an email I received from Nima at 15.37 25th October:

Dear Aisling

I had a meeting with my supervisor this afternoon and I talked with him about nominating myself for PSA committee position. Unfortunately he was not happy with my decision at all as my work load is going to increase in a couple of months starting some new external projects for the industry. As a result I have decided to cancel my nomination for the President position and would like to wish the best for the remaining candidates

Regards

Nima  

The Presidential candidates are now: Gemma Bothe, Elliot Smith, and Siddartha S. Verma.

 

See you tomorrow for the election!

(By the way, totally started a Twitter hashtag for the AGM! You can follow my excitment about the election on #2012PSAGM)

 

Aisling

Newsletter 24th October 2012

Hi posties!

Wow, these three weeks are HUGE for the PSA! We have had committee nominations and Leadership Award applications close last week, AGM and elections this week, and my last Connect as President and the Cocktail party next week!

It is so very important that you participate in the process of electing the new President, postgrads. I hope this year you have realised how much representation this person must do for you – so you want someone who will actually keep in touch and let you know what is going on! (If you don’t know who they are and what they’re doing, how can they represent you?) There are four nominees – read about them here: http://uwapsa.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/election-next-steps.html

Keep the PSA strong and independent, and working for you!

Absentee voting: If you can’t make it to the AGM, you can still vote. Email psa@guild.uwa.edu.au to get the ballot paper. Absentee voting opens on the 19^th of October and closes 5pm on the 25^th of October. If you lodge an absentee vote, you cannot vote at the AGM.

The AGM is on Friday the 26^th of October, from 5.30pm, Arts Lecture Room 5. We will have a sundowner at the Club with drinks and nibbles afterwards! IT’S A MINI CONNECT! We’re also going to be presenting the Inaugural Leadership Award, and discussing the future of the PSA!

The cocktail party is on the 2nd of November, 7.30pm, at the Llama Bar. Keith Johnson let me know that I confusingly wrote in the Supplementary Newsletter last week that Cocktail tickets are $25 each for committee members – I meant Association members (that’s all of you!)! Cocktail Party is for you, and your partners! We’ve put a lot of time into creating a magnificent party for you all, so please come and get your tickets from Guild Student Reception quickly! (They’re selling fast! Please bring exact cash.)

Two very quick good news stories: Master of Clinical Psychology and PhD Student in the School of Psychology David Erceg-Hurn was named 2012 WA Student Scientist of the Year! Congrats David! Lauren Hollier, winner of the UWA 3 Minute Thesis, came runner up in the Trans-Tasman level of the competition! Congrats Lauren!

Apologies for the long editorial, I promise they’ll return to being short, sweet, and full of !!! soon!

Aisling

Notices

Single parent? The following is a request for participants: I am interested in how you came to decide to continue on postgraduate education and how being a sole parent influences your studies. Your participation would include an initial 90 minute interview and your participation is confidential. To find out more and/or participate please contact Genine: genine.hook@monash.edu

EMPLOYMENT AT ST. CATHERINES: St. Catherine’s College is seeking tutors!

Tutorials are run at the college located across from UWA (usually after 5pm although this is flexible) once a week for one hour. You will be paid $55 per hour tutorial. Classes are small usually 1-4 residents attending. If you are interested please contact Kim Louw at directorofstudies@stcatherines.uwa.edu.au with a list of your availabilities to run the tutorial.

Currently required are tutors with expertise in:
LAWS4401: Constitutional Law II

ECON2234: Macroeconomics

ECON2235: International Trade

SCIE1106: Molecular Biology of Cells (Preferred availability Tuesdays 7pm-8pm)

The Director of Studies position is also seeking Expressions of Interest! The details are on the website: http://sponsored.uwa.edu.au/psa/notices_for_postgrads

RECLAIM THE NIGHT: This year women and their allies are coming together on Friday, 26th October to Reclaim the Night. The march will begin at Pioneer Park, Fremantle at 6:30pm. It will be organised and led by self-identifying women but everyone that supports our goals is welcome to attend. Email Anita at anita_creasey@hotmail.com for more info.

Education Research Forum! Register to attend the 2012 Fogarty Foundation Postgraduate Research Forum at Faculty of Education. This is a free event providing an opportunity for UWA postgrads to present their education-related research.
DATE:  Tuesday 20 November 2012
TIME:  Registrations: 1.30pm to 1.50pm
FORUM: 1.50pm to 4.45pm Refreshments from 4.45pm onwards
REGISTER: Email the following information to Suzanne Dawkins (10562859@student.uwa.edu.au) no later than Friday 9 November 2012:Your Name
Institution
Email address
Contact phone number
Whether you attended the forum in 2011
Whether you will be attending the social hour after the forum

Like science AND communication? You should totally check out the Science Communication Seminars, Fridays, 4.00pm at the UWA Centre for Learning Technology. No RSVP required, snacks and drinks available – email Sophia Bickford at 20228745@student.uwa.edu.au to join the mailing list!

LITERARY RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM: IAS and the Chair of Australian Literature are presenting a research symposium titled Christina Stead and Literary Ownership. It’s on the 23^rd of November from 9.30am to 5pm, at the University Club. See http://www.ias.uwa.edu.au/conf/stead for the info!

Idea-ful? The Day of Ideas is sponsored by the IAS, and focuses on important themes.

Manning Clark House is running a special public lecture “Night of 100 Objects - Creating histories through Objects” by Dr Jeremy Hill, Head of Research, The British Museum. The lecture is on the 8^th of November 2012, from 6.00pm-7.00pm, at the WA Museum, costing $30.

The IAS’s 2012 Day of Ideas lecture series will focus on the theme: “Objects/History/Humanity: Museums in Contemporary Society”. It will take place on the 9^thof November 2012, from 9.30am –5.00pm, in Banquet Hall South, University Club, UWA, costing $75/$70 (concession). The day is followed by sundowner until 6.00pm.

More info and registration: http://www.ias.uwa.edu.au/conf/2012-doi

Institute of Advanced Studies Lectures and Masterclasses

25 Oct: 10am – 4pm, “Uncovering Oceanic Transport Barriers”, Thomas Peacock, Old Senate Room, (Masterclass)

Registration and questions should be directed to the IAS: http://www.ias.uwa.edu.au/about

Do you want to put a notice in the newsletter? You should email me! I’ll spruik most things related to postgrads, professional development, and activities. Newsletter day is currently Wednesday, so email two sentences and any links to psa@guild.uwa.edu.au by 9am on Wednesday to be included!

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2012 PSA AGM Agenda

 2012 UWA Postgraduate Students’ Association Annual General MeetingAgenda: 26^th October, 5.30pm, Arts Lecture Room 5

Reports

1.       President’s Report

2.       Treasurer’s Report/Presentation of PSA Financial Statement

Issues for discussion and debate

3.       The position of the PSA within the Guild: Possible models for change

a.       Merger

b.      Reform

c.       Separation

4.       Recommendations of 2012 PSA Committee, for ratification by the members of the PSA

a.       Cessation of PSA membership for Association members

                                                               i.      From the minutes of the Committee 20^th of September: Given that membership of the PSA is automatic once a student enrolls in a postgrad course at UWA, the committee was asked when membership should cease. The committee determined that membership ceases once the student has a ‘disenrolled’ status.

b.      Terms of Office for PSA Committee members

                                                               i.      Given that some postgrads may complete before their committee term has ended, the 2012 committee was asked to determine whether the elected rep would still be eligible to remain as part of the Committee. The committee determined that they were.

5.       Constitutional Amendments

a.       Section 11, A, iv, j: “Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Representative” to “Faculty of Arts Representative”

b.      Section 11, A, iv, o and Section 11, A, iv, q: “Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences Representative” and “Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Representative”. Delete both, and replace with Section 11, A, iv, o “Faculty of Science Representative”.

Election of the 2013 Committee

6.       The election will run in the following order:

a) President and Senate Representative
b) Vice-President
c) Secretary
d) Treasurer
e) Media Officer
f) Equity Officer
g) International Student’s Officer
h) Coursework Student’s Officer
i) Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts Representative
j) Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Representative
k) Business School Representative
l) Faculty of Education Representative
m) Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Representative
n) Faculty of Law Representative
o) Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences Representative
p) Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Representative
q) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Representative
r) Ordinary committee members (2 positions)

Other Business

7.       Presentation of inaugural PSA Leadership and Community Service Award

8.       Thanks of the 2012 PSA Committee

9.       Close of meeting

The meeting will be followed by a sundowner for all members and guests who attended the entire meeting.

Election: Next steps

So, nominations closed today! Let me run through a brief summary for you:

Number of nominations:

President: 4 nominees

VP: 3 nominees

Secretary: 1 nominee

Treasurer: 1 nominee

Media Officer: 0 nominees - nominations will be accepted from the floor at the AGM

Equity Officer: 0 nominees - nominations will be accepted from the floor at the AGM

International Officer: 2 nominees

Coursework Officer: 0 nominees - nominations will be accepted from the floor at the AGM

Indigenous Officer: 0 nominees - nominations will be accepted from the floor at the AGM

Faculty Reps:
ALVA: 1 nominee

Arts: 1 nominee

Business School: 1 nominee

Education: 0 nominees - nominations will be accepted from the floor at the AGM

Engineering: 1 nominee

Law: 0 nominees - nominations will be accepted from the floor at the AGM

FLPS: 2 nominees

MDHS: 0 nominees - nominations will be accepted from the floor at the AGM

FNAS: 0 nominees - nominations will be accepted from the floor at the AGM

Ordinary Committee member: 2 nominees

Who are these nominees?

In alphabetical order by last name:

Vipul Agarwal

Nominated for: FLPS

Gemma Bothe
Nominated for: President and OCM

This year, as a commencing postgraduate, I have seen how beneficial the PSA can be, and I would love to be a part of that in 2013. Postgraduate education at UWA is, at times, lonely, isolating and intimidating. This year in Anthropology and Sociology we have tried to combat this through the introduction of a peer-mentoring programme and postgraduate run, semi-regular, workshops. Being a part of these programmes has made me realise how much postgraduates benefit from the support of our peers. Being a part of trying to make these programmes into an official, university run trial in Anthropology and Sociology for 2013, has made me realise how much we all benefit from the support of an active PSA. With your backing I hope to be a part of the PSA next year so that I can be a part of the continuing support that the PSA gives postgraduates.

Charmaine Fernandez
Nominated for: Arts

Charmaine Fernandez is a doctoral candidate in the discipline of English and Cultural Studies at the University of Western Australia. Her thesis considers contemporary Singaporean fringe theatre as a vehicle for socio-political activism and expression, focusing on representations of characters neglected or silenced by the State narrative. Her other research interests include fantasy fiction, film and pedagogical developments in special needs education.Charmaine believes in the value that academic collaboration and peer support adds to postgraduate life. Initial feelings of isolation and disconnectedness are more quickly overcome with the resources provided by an existing peer network. Charmaine is enthusiastic about working with stakeholders to improve the postgraduate experience. As Arts Faculty Representative, Charmaine aims to (1) work toward increasing structural support of and access to information for newly enrolled postgraduates, (2) help to make more opportunities for academic collaboration available, and (3) obtain greater institutional support to ensure the continuity of such efforts

Revanth Garlapati

Nominated for: ECM
I have been the PSA ECM Rep for the 5 months. During this period, I have actively assisted the PSA committee in organizing events such as quiz night and family picnic. I also made editorial contribution to the postgraduate student magazine-Postscript. At the faculty level, I have promoted the interests of the postgraduate students in the faculty board meetings. I have more to offer to the postgraduate student community. Hence I would like to continue in my current position for another term.

Fatima Khushnud

Nominated for: Business

Simon Kilbane

Nominated for: ALVA

Nima Moradi

Nominated for: President

Having studied here for the last 3 years at both Master and PhD postgraduate levels, I have a really good insight of life at UWA. The postgraduate experience is a unique opportunity to develop skills that makes a profession, it's a trade of between sleepless nights and a brighter future! An angry supervisor and the joy of a published paper! it is a scaled model of the life. Yes that's the way posties handle this experiment! however to make sure you are not producing crappy results with 100% confidence or not crashing your simulations, you need some magical stuff! Here at PSA we intend to help you use your own magical stuff (you mind!), utilizing an appropriate and balanced method to enjoy both your life and your studies! It would be an honour for me to be with you, work with each other to promote outselves and enjoy this period together. WITHDRAWN

Kara Salter

Nominated for: VP

Heading into my fourth year this year... and heading out of scholarship… I’ve had a chance to experience several different postgraduate perspectives. As a parent to a 16month old it is really important to me that the time I spend at uni is as productive as possible. I believe that that productivity is helped by the support of a strong postgraduate community. I really am passionate about this and had found my discipline lacking in such a community. Now after the efforts of many postgrads I feel a part of a supportive community in my discipline and in Arts. I want to see that grow and do what I can to seek structural support for its continuation. I see the PSA as a great place to help implement changes like this and also to help others across the university achieve changes they might want in their own disciplines.

Elliot Smith

Nominated for: President and VP

Jenny Tung

Nominated for: International Students Officer

I am from Hong Kong (same land as Jackie Chan) and can speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin fluently. I am reliable, friendly and organized. I have studied in the United Kingdom for 6 years and the end of this November will mark a full year in Australia, so I know what is it like is to study/live overseas and would love to make YOU feel at home during your stay in UWA/Aussie Land. I’ve also travelled a lot, so I’ve been exposed to different cultures. I was elected as Deputy Head of House and Captain of Chapel Choir in my high school back in UK, and I am now the social secretary of SCR (senior student group) at St. Catherine’s College, UWA. Through these responsibilities, I have developed leadership and communication skills. I hope to put my skills to good use by taking on the responsibilities of the ISO of PSA.

Siddartha S. Verma

Nominated for: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, International Students Rep, FLPS

What happens now?

On Friday I'll confirm that all of these candidates are eligible to run for election to the PSA committee and for each of the positions they have nominated for, then I will use a random number generator to choose the positions for each candidate on the ballot papers for the positions which will need them (President, VP, International, and FLPS).

Friday will also be the day that people who need an absentee vote will get the info on how to do that.

In the meantime, read the info provided by the people above, and consider any questions you might like to ask them at the AGM. Think about the positions with no nominations, and consider if that is how you might like to contribute.

Most of all, block the 26th of October 5.30pm out in your diary, come to the AGM and VOTE. I don't know if PSA have ever had this many Presidential candidates before? But if you want your PSA to be run for you, you need to take ownership of it!

An exciting week ahead! Stay tuned to the blog for further updates!

Committee Q&A

The delightful Gemma Bothe emailed me about committee positions with some fabulous questions, which she has very kindly allowed me to share with you all. I hope that you'll all find something of value in this Q&A!

Gemma: How much experience is good to have already in relation to the positions?

Aisling: I think it helps to have experience working in a team, and particularly for the President position it is advisable to have some experience in leadership. However, having specific PSA experience is not essential - the first Connect I went to was the Connect at which I was elected to this position!

G: If you do end up in a position is there a period of hand-over or do you just get thrown in the deep end?

A:To be honest, handover will depend to some extent on the committee member. Some positions may get little handover, and others no longer have a member to handover from. I will be making the effort to try and meet with every new committee member though, at least once. The handover period is all of November, with the new committee officially commencing on the 1st of December 2012. I hope to ensure that no one is thrown in the deep end!

G: Do you think being on the PSA is worth it/rewarding?

 A: I have absolutely loved being part of the PSA this year. It is challenging at times, and you will always (in anything you do) have to deal with prickly personalities. But the experience you gain is definitely worth it. It will also be stressful leading up to events, as you finalise arrangements and cross your fingers that people will actually turn up - but the buzz when it all comes together is so rewarding!

G: Is it better, if you have little (to no) experience in these kind of things, to contemplate a minor position, then maybe once you know how things work better think about the more major positions?

 A: Well, it depends what you mean by 'these kind of things'. I'd say having no experience in student politics is good, because that kind of thing can create some bad habits and ways of working! As I mentioned, I jumped into the President role with no previous experience of the PSA at all - and this informed what I wanted to do as President. So there are advantages. At the same time, previous experience with how committees work and deadlines etc can also be an advantage to understanding what to expect - but this can be learned. The best approach for you will depend on your personality and your other commitments. I think taking on a larger role can be very beneficial, becuase you simply have to learn more as part of your role. Taking on a more minor position may mean you only help coordinate one or two events.

G: At what point during your candiditure do you think having a position with the PSA works best?

A: The standing advice from previous committees is that your second year is the best point at which to try your hand at PSA - you know the uni, your proposal is passed, and you still have a year and bit to finish up after your term. Again, it will depend on your personal situation. I see no reason someone 3-4 months in couldn't manage it, if they were keen.
I hope that this has answered any lingering questions you might have had! If you'd like to add to the list here, just email psa@guild.uwa.edu.au

I wish Tony Jones was here.

Newsletter 26th September 2012

Hi all!

Family Picnic: I am so excited for this event, you don’t even know! There is a free barbeque, a koala and snakes for you to pat! There is even the possibility of a joey coming too! This is a totally free afternoon, so all you need to do is come along.

What do I mean by family? Check out the blog, I answered that question there (but if it’s tl;dr I mean anyone and everyone): http://uwapsa.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/family-picnic.html

Let me know you’re coming so I buy enough food to make you all fat. Email me at psa@guild.uwa.edu.au with how many people and any dietary requirements.

Also, no booze please.

Elections are coming, and I’m already getting nomination forms! I know a lot of amazing postgrads out there, and I’m serious when I say nominate for the committee! You need to email me the completed form by the 18^th of October. See the website for further info: http://sponsored.uwa.edu.au/psa/elections_for_2013

Awards! We gave out two Travel Grants and one Small Grant in Round Two. Applications are open for Round Three – Conference Travel (up to $750), Fieldwork/Data Collection (up to $600), and Small Grants (up to $200). Main award round closes 9^th of November. Leadership closes 19^th of October.

Oh, and Connect is 5pm Thursday the 4^th of October! Even better, the PSA sponsored performance of The Vagina Monologues is on 7.30pm on the 4^th of October at Dolphin Theatre! (Go see it!)

Finally, I’ll be conferencing it up from the 3^rd of October to the 12^th, so I’m not available then, and will miss you all very much at Connect, the theatre, and Family Picnic – so take many, many pictures, send them to me, and make me jealous!

Take care, and happy reading!

Aisling

Notices

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES: The Vagina Monologues is a play written by Eve Ensler based on her interviews with over 200 women about everything there is to do with being a woman. This year, Curtin and Murdoch University have come together with two full casts to produce this play, which will be performed twice at both universities and once at UWA in an effort to promote congeniality across campuses and bond together women from every background. UWA's performance was made possible by their Postgraduate Students Association and Public Affairs Council.

When? 7.30pm, 4^th of October.

Where? Dolphin Theatre, UWA

How much? $10, book through uwa.vagina.monologues@gmail.com. Cash payment on the night please!

EDUCATION FORUM: All postgraduate students from The University of Western Australia are invited to present their education-related research at the next Fogarty Foundation Postgraduate Forum to be held in the afternoon of Tuesday 20 November 2012 at the Graduate School of Education. For further information about the forum, please see www.education.uwa.edu.au/research/forum/ or contact Eileen Slater 20980524@student.uwa.edu.au
ABSTRACTS DUE 28^TH SEPTEMBER

Like science AND communication? You should totally check out the Science Communication Seminars, Fridays, 4.00pm at the UWA Centre for Learning Technology. No RSVP required, snacks and drinks available – email Sophia Bickford at 20228745@student.uwa.edu.au to join the mailing list!NO SEMINAR THIS WEEK, but, Friday the 5^th will be Dr Carmen Lawrence on the topic: Using Psychology to Reduce Energy Use

Alumni! You should totally join up to the UWA Alumni Facebook page, so you can keep in touch with your alma mater! https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-University-of-Western-Australia-Alumni/137692883038024  

Trove: UWA’s Online Creative Arts Journal – get your work published! Submissions accepted all year, deadline for 3.2 is Monday 28^th of September. More details? Sure can! www.trove.arts.uwa.edu.au

How about that local sports team?Fun games, volleyball, sausage sizzle, cupcakes - a great family day out and a good cause!  We (Rotary of Crawley and African Students Union, UWA) are organizing what promises to be a lovely action packed day of sports, fun games, food and music to raise funds for science education and youth leadership at two schools in Malawi, Africa.
DATE: Saturday, 6th October
TIME: 10:30am for 11am game start. Finish at 3pm.
VENUE: Riley Oval, UWA Campus, Crawley - near University Club on Hackett Drive.
REGISTRATION: Advance registration required for volleyball teams-  www.trybooking.com/BUDA $100 per team (minimum 6 players).
BENEFICIARIES:  Mzuzu Academy  and Nkhomboli Community Day Secondary School
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/411006418957572/  

Idea-ful? The Day of Ideas is sponsored by the IAS, and focuses on important themes.

Manning Clark House is running a special public lecture “Night of 100 Objects - Creating histories through Objects” by Dr Jeremy Hill, Head of Research, The British Museum. The lecture is on the 8^th of November 2012, from 6.00pm-7.00pm, at the WA Museum, costing $30.

The IAS’s 2012 Day of Ideas lecture series will focus on the theme: “Objects/History/Humanity: Museums in Contemporary Society”. It will take place on the 9^thof November 2012, from 9.30am –5.00pm, in Banquet Hall South, University Club, UWA, costing $75/$70 (concession). The day is followed by sundowner until 6.00pm.

More info and registration: http://www.ias.uwa.edu.au/conf/2012-doi

LITERARY RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM: IAS and the Chair of Australian Literature are presenting a research symposium titled Christina Stead and Literary Ownership. It’s on the 23^rd of November from 9.30am to 5pm, at the University Club. See http://www.ias.uwa.edu.au/conf/stead for the info!

Institute of Advanced Studies Lectures and Masterclasses

27 Sept: 6.00pm, 10 Things I Hate about America: Reflections of a Bi-Hemisexual, Susan Maushart, Social Sciences LT, (Public Lecture)

2 Oct: 6.00pm, Neurodevelopmental disorders: Are our current diagnostic labels fit for purpose?, Dorothy Bishop, Social Science LT, (Public Lecture)

3 Oct: 6.00pm, Growth headwinds in China and Japan: Implications for the Australian economy, Rod Tyers, Social Science LT, (Public Lecture)

9 Oct: 6.00pm, Looking at Japan through Masculinity: From Salaryman to Herbivore, Romit Dasgupta, Webb LT, (Public Lecture)

10 Oct: 6.00pm, Taking Responsibility for Climate Change, Robyn Eckersley, Uni Club Theatre, (Public Lecture)

11 Oct: 10am-4pm, Differentiated Responsibilities and the Future of the International Climate Negotiations, Robyn Eckersley, Old Senate Room, (Postgrad Masterclass)

Registration and questions should be directed to the IAS: http://www.ias.uwa.edu.au/about

Do you want to put a notice in the newsletter? You should email me! I’ll spruik most things related to postgrads, professional development, and activities. Newsletter day is currently Wednesday, so email two sentences and any links to psa@guild.uwa.edu.au by 9am on Wednesday to be included!

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