Announcements

Professor Arvanitakis on Opening Doors

Professor James Arvanitakis, Prime Minister’s Australian University Teacher of the Year, is well-known for his innovative teaching practices, including bringing in props such as Spongebob Squarepants and dancing with drums. Perhaps less well known is that James was the first member of his family to ever attend university. Find out more about James’ story and how he became the ‘Pirate professor’ on the Opening Doors website (opens in a new window).

Wanted: Music lovers

If you’re aged between 18 and 30 and attend live music events, one of UWS’s research students would like to hear from you. As part of her doctoral thesis, Jacinta Herborn is looking to interview 18 to 30-year-olds who attend live music events, particularly Big Day Out, Soundwave, Laneway, Splendour in the Grass, Homebake or shows at the Metro Theatre, Annandale Hotel, Oxford Art Factory or the Hordern Pavilion.  Jacinta’s research will consider the physical and emotional experiences at such events and explore this aspect of Australian youth culture. If you’re able to assist Jacinta, please email her at 16133310@student.uws.edu.au

Take part in an online study

Using online environments, including social media, the Safe and Well Online Study (part of an Australian Government-supported initiative called the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre) aims to positively influence safe and well practices in young people, and to promote respect and positive attitudes and behaviours online.

As part of the study, researchers are seeking parents and young people to complete two surveys about cyberbullying, respect and body image. For more information about the study or to register your participation, please visit the Safe and Well Online Study website (opens in a new window). Please register by Thursday 29 August.

Parents who register can enter a prize draw to win movie tickets while young people can enter a draw to win an iPad.

Volunteer with Australian Red Cross

Are you interested in seeing the world’s largest humanitarian organisation in action? In November 2013, Australian Red Cross is hosting the international meetings of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre at Darling Harbour. This is a great opportunity for volunteers to get an insight into the world’s largest humanitarian organisation in action and build on their skill set. Also in November, you’re invited to join the Human Red Cross Red Formation (opens in a new window), where 800 people are needed for three hours to form the iconic Red Cross and Red Crescent symbols on the steps of the Opera House and be filmed.  To find out more and to register, visit the Red Cross Red Crescent Statutory Meetings website (opens in a new window) by 30 September.