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Jan 11

Women (seen)
Western Sydney Creative invites you to an exhibition celebrating 20 women artists connected to Western Sydney through work, study, family, or home.

Exhibitions and performances; Social events

Western Sydney University staff

Western Sydney Creative invites you to an exhibition celebrating 20 women artists connected to Western Sydney through work, study, family, or home.

Event runs until April 26, 2024
Drawn from Western Sydney University’s Art Collection and loans from artists or their estate, Women (seen) celebrates 20 women artists connected to Western Sydney through work, study, family, or home.
With 10 percent of the nation’s population calling Western Sydney home, Western Sydney is Australia’s most culturally diverse region, providing fertile ground for creativity, rich with authentic storytelling, experimentation, and expression.
From 1986 – 2009 Western Sydney University, or as it was then known as the University Western Sydney played a critical role in the advancement of visual arts literacy and training in the region through the art school on the Nepean campus.
The legacy of the art school still resonates widely throughout the art sector today with an impressive list of student and staff alumnae working as professional artists, lecturers, and curators.
15 of the exhibiting artists in Women (seen) are part of the cohort of Western Sydney University’s alumnae across the study areas of visual arts, electronic arts, visual communications, and education.
As with legacy, lineage also features strongly within the exhibition. Ideas and processes connect artists to each other, with their influences and antecedents, permeating the artworks on display.
Women (seen) speaks of identity, community, and belonging. It celebrates what once was, and what is now.
Exhibiting artists:
Marian Abboud, Eddie Abd, Janice Bruny, Fiona Davies Helen Grace, Cassandra Hard-Lawrie, Kirtika Kain, Debra Keenahan, Margo Lewers, Audrey Newton, Mylyn Nguyen, Raquel Ormella, Debra Porch, Leanne Tobin, Catherine Rogers, Robyn Stacey, Justene Williams, Vicki Van Hout, Savanhdary Vongpoothorn and Anastasia Zaravinos aka Adonis
This exhibition was developed by a curatorium: Dr Christine Dean, Hannah Donnelly, Julie Ewington, Margaret Hancock and Shivanjani Lal.

Note: The Margaret Whitlam Galleries are open to the public on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Opening hours: 10am - 4pm.

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1100
Apr 25

Hawkesbury Campus ANZAC Day March & Service
Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus Provost Committee incorporating the former Hawkesbury Agricultural College ANZAC Day Event.

Social events

Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus Provost Committee incorporating the former Hawkesbury Agricultural College ANZAC Day Event.
Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus Provost Committee incorporating the former Hawkesbury Agricultural College
Formally invites you on Thursday 25th April 2024 – Hawkesbury Campus ANZAC Day Service
Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury Campus, Bourke St, Richmond, NSW
10:00am: Assemble at the front gates at Bourke Street – College Drive
10:30am: March commences from College Drive
11:00am: Official Morning Service
11:45am: Refreshments in Memorial Hall (R8)
This event is open to the public.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +1000
Apr 26

Researcher Development: Systematic & Complex Reviews: An Overview (Part 1)
This presentation will provide an overview of different types of reviews

Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade

Academic researchers and HDR candidates

This presentation will provide an overview of different types of reviews
This presentation is one of a two-part series in Complex Review training. Are you writing a Scoping, Rapid, Umbrella, Systematic, Integrative or Meta-Analysis review? This session is for you. Some elements are common to all types of complex reviews.
This session will cover: An overview of different types of reviews, de-mystifying systematic revies, application of a framework to develop or de-construct a research question and ingredients for a good review.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +1000
May 1

Women (seen) Artists' Talk, Intercultural Sister Kin-a talk with Marian Abboud and Vicki Van Hout
Join us for our Women (seen) lunchtime talk, Intercultural Sister Kin-a talk with Marian Abboud and Vicki Van Hout.

academic events; Conferences and seminars; Exhibitions and performances; Information sessions; Meetings; Social events; Training and skill upgrade

Current Students and Staff

Join us for our Women (seen) lunchtime talk, Intercultural Sister Kin-a talk with Marian Abboud and Vicki Van Hout.
Marian is a Western Sydney based socially engaged artist of Lebanese heritage who graduated from the University of Western Sydney with a Bachelor of Visual Communication. She is passionate about creating meaning across perceived borders of place, language, and identity. She has exhibited extensively locally and nationally and has collaborated on many dance and performance-based projects including Volume at the AGNSW, Mona Foma in Hobart, 24 Frames, Carriageworks, and her recent performance, Not Her Reflection, a travelling performance at Artspace. FCMG, Granville Art Centre, Pari and UTS Library.
Vicki Van Hout’s First Nations heritage hails from Wiradjuri country in far Western NSW and she has Dutch, English and Afghan roots as well. Vicki has dedicated her career to Indigenous arts practice as a graduate of NAISDA, Australia ‘s premier Indigenous Dance College. Vicki returned from New York after graduating from Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance NYC to dance with both leading Aboriginal dance companies Bangarra Dance Theatre and AIDT. Vicki has won the prestigious Australia Council For The Arts Dance Awards and is the current recipient of Creating Australia's Dance Fellowship.
Marian Abboud and Vicki Van Hout's careers crossed paths as part of a speed dating event pairing multiple dancers with visual artists to then make a pitch to the joint organisers Parramatta Artists Studios and FORM Dance Projects (then known as Western Sydney Dance Action). They won with a work titled Behind The Zig Zag.
Approximately fifteen years later Abboud and Van Hout have maintained their collaborative partnership which can be distilled as a continuing cultural exploration examining the ways Abboud's Lebanese and Van Hout's Indigenous heritages intersect including paradigms surrounding temporality, being, belief and magic.
Their talk will focus on the way they navigate kinship structures, more specifically Marian’s inclusion of her immediate family in the process of her solo, and their combined image making.
RSVP via web page.

Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 +1000
May 1

SoL Research Seminar: Book launch - Democracy, Protest and the Law Defending a Democratic Right
Join us for the launch of the latest book, Democracy, Protest and the Law Defending a Democratic Right by Professor Michael Head.

academic events; Conferences and seminars

Join us for the launch of the latest book, Democracy, Protest and the Law Defending a Democratic Right by Professor Michael Head.
Please join us for the launch of the latest book, Democracy, Protest and the Law Defending a Democratic Right, by Professor Michael Head, Associate Dean Research, School of Law.
Date: Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
This book is intended to form part of a broader contribution to an analysis of the conflicts wracking the current economic and political system, and their implications for fundamental legal and democratic rights.
(https://www.routledge.com/Democracy-Protest-and-the-Law-Defending-a-Democratic-Right/Head/p/book/9780367608323)

Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 +1000
May 3

Callaloo & Wattleseed
A Symposium on Caribbean Culture in Australia

Conferences and seminars

All welcome

A Symposium on Caribbean Culture in Australia
Building on pioneering efforts to recover the long history of Caribbean people in Australia and to understand movements of people between the regions, Callaloo & Wattleseed focuses for the first time squarely on the cultural contributions of Caribbean Australians.
Caribbean artists from various fields will consider through the prism of their practice questions like: do Caribbean artists work within a ‘diaspora’ or ‘community’ in Australia? Or do their experiences tend to be more isolated, on the one hand, or placed into broader groups, such as the global African or South Asian diasporas, on the other? How have Caribbean artists in Australia navigated the experience of being, in many cases, part of minoritized racial groups? What have been the connections and relations between Caribbean and First Nations people? How do the experiences of Caribbean artists compare with those who have emigrated to other parts of the world?
This unique one-day symposium will go a long way in providing some the answers.

Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:00 +1000
May 7

Advanced Database Searching Techniques
Presentation on applying a search strategy to a subject specific database

Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade

HDR candidates, Western Staff

Presentation on applying a search strategy to a subject specific database
Do you want to increase your skills level for database searching? Then this session is for you.
In this session we will cover:
Breaking down a research topic into searchable concepts
Using a Logic Grid to structure your search
Use searching tips to optimise your search
Apply a search to a database
Editing and saving searches
Setting alerts
All enquiries: Maureen.obrien@westernsydney.edu,au

Tue, 07 May 2024 11:00:00 +1000
May 17

Intersect Online Training: Introduction to Research Data Management at Western Sydney
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.

Training and skill upgrade
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.
As a Western Sydney University researcher or HDR Candidate, is important to understand your responsibilities around the management of your research data.
Western’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) prior to starting research at the University.
A RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
- How to access and submit an RDMP on ResearchDirect
- How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
- Research data storage options at WSU
- The importance of update and review of your RDMP
- The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
- How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Library, Intersect
Please reserve a spot via the link below.
Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 +1000
May 28

Masculinity, Backlash and Antifeminism - Dr Lucy Nicholas
How can we understand the resurgence of masculinism in Australia and elsewhere? How can we challenge antifeminism and the increase in misogyny?

academic events; Conferences and seminars

General

How can we understand the resurgence of masculinism in Australia and elsewhere? How can we challenge antifeminism and the increase in misogyny?
Lucy Nicholas will discuss the changes in contemporary masculinity and the worrying public resurgence of reactionary misogyny, especially online, and how we can use academic ideas to make sense of them. They will consider the emotional and ideological drivers of these ideas, some of the impacts they have, and how they may be challenged.
With a diverse academic background, Dr Nicholas received their PhD from the University of Edinburgh before embarking on a career that has taken them from the University of Portsmouth to their current position in Australia. Throughout their journey, they have demonstrated a passion for teaching, covering a wide range of subjects including sociology, social and political theory, gender and sexualities, and academic skills.
Dr Nicholas is the author of two influential books and their first book, “Queer Post-Gender Ethics,” published by Palgrave McMillan in 2014, explores the intersections of gender, sexuality, and ethics. Their second book, “The Persistence of Global Masculinism,” co-authored with Chris Agius, was published in 2018, shedding light on the complex dynamics of masculinity in a global context.
Lucy is currently working on two streams of research: one on sexuality and gender diversity, and one on men, masculinity, and violence prevention. With their expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge in gender and sexuality studies, Dr Lucy Nicholas continues to make significant contributions to academia and beyond.
Registration is required. Register via the web page link below.

Tue, 28 May 2024 12:00:00 +1000
Jun 21

Intersect Online Training: Introduction to Research Data Management at Western Sydney
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.

Training and skill upgrade
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.
As a Western Sydney University researcher or HDR Candidate, is important to understand your responsibilities around the management of your research data.
Western's Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) prior to starting research at the University.
A RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
- How to access and submit an RDMP on ResearchDirect
- How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
- Research data storage options at WSU
- The importance of update and review of your RDMP
- The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
- How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Library, Intersect
Please reserve a spot via the link below.
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +1000
Jul 19

Intersect Online Training: Introduction to Research Data Management at Western Sydney
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.

Training and skill upgrade
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.
As a Western Sydney University researcher or HDR Candidate, is important to understand your responsibilities around the management of your research data.
Western’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) prior to starting research at the University.
A RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
- How to access and submit an RDMP on ResearchDirect
- How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
- Research data storage options at WSU
- The importance of update and review of your RDMP
- The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
- How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Library, Intersect
Please reserve a spot via the link below.
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +1000
Aug 23

Intersect Online Training: Introduction to Research Data Management at Western Sydney
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.

Training and skill upgrade
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.
As a Western Sydney University researcher or HDR Candidate, is important to understand your responsibilities around the management of your research data.
Western’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) prior to starting research at the University.
A RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
- How to access and submit an RDMP on ResearchDirect
- How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
- Research data storage options at WSU
- The importance of update and review of your RDMP
- The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
- How to access support with research data management planning
- Co-presented by: Library, Intersect
Please reserve a spot via the link below.
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +1000
Sep 20

Intersect Online Training: Introduction to Research Data Management at Western Sydney
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.

Training and skill upgrade
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.
As a Western Sydney University researcher or HDR Candidate, is important to understand your responsibilities around the management of your research data.
Western's Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) prior to starting research at the University.
A RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
- How to access and submit an RDMP on ResearchDirect
- How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
- Research data storage options at WSU
- The importance of update and review of your RDMP
- The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
- How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Library, Intersect
Please reserve a spot via the link below.
Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +1000
Oct 18

Intersect Online Training: Introduction to Research Data Management at Western Sydney
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.

Training and skill upgrade
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.
As a Western Sydney University researcher or HDR Candidate, is important to understand your responsibilities around the management of your research data.
Western’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) prior to starting research at the University.
A RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
- How to access and submit an RDMP on ResearchDirect
- How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
- Research data storage options at WSU
- The importance of update and review of your RDMP
- The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
- How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Library, Intersect
Please reserve a spot via the link below.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +1100
Nov 11

National symposium on Australian Traditional Medicine
The symposium will showcase the development and achievements in Australian traditional medicine, discuss the current issues and foster collaborations.

Conferences and seminars

The symposium will showcase the development and achievements in Australian traditional medicine, discuss the current issues and foster collaborations.
You are invited to the inaugural National Symposium on Australian Traditional Medicine hosted by NICM HRI Western Sydney University in collaboration with Australian National University. The symposium will gather First Peoples of Australia, policy makers, regulators, academics and researchers aiming to showcase the development and achievements in Australian traditional medicine, discuss the current issues and challenges, and foster strong partnerships and collaborations.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Owners of Country now known as Australia. Indigenous Peoples of this continent are a diverse people, making up over 250 different language groups, each with their own unique cultures, languages and practices. Accordingly, the medicines used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are unique and recognised as the oldest continuing Indigenous culture in the world, holding significant Indigenous values in biodiversity and landscapes across Country.
Respectfully, no one term has been agreed upon by Indigenous Peoples themselves and their respective language groups. The focus of the National Symposium will defer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional medicines, so we respectfully use the term “Australian Traditional Medicine” to represent these medicines as a whole. We acknowledge that the following terms are also used, along with many others: Indigenous Traditional Medicines, First Nations Traditional Medicines, Bush Medicines, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Medicines, Indigenous Cultural Medicines and Aboriginal Cultural Medicines.
Theme: Preclinical and clinical research; IP, ICIP, Indigenous governance and ethics; regulation and commercialisation pathways.

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +1100
Nov 22

Intersect Online Training: Introduction to Research Data Management at Western Sydney
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.

Training and skill upgrade
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.
As a Western Sydney University researcher or HDR Candidate, is important to understand your responsibilities around the management of your research data.
Western’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) prior to starting research at the University.
A RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
- How to access and submit an RDMP on ResearchDirect
- How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
- Research data storage options at WSU
- The importance of update and review of your RDMP
- The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
- How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Library, Intersect
Please reserve a spot via the link below.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +1100

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