Panel Discussion The impact of technology on politics and of politics on technology is profound. Drawing on a range of disciplinary perspectives, this panel discussion will explore a number of areas (some obvious some not so obvious) where politics and technology intersect. Featuring: Dr Chris Agius (Security-technology nexus) Dr Damon Alexander (Analogue politics in aContinue reading “Politics and Technology”
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Australian Politics in the Age of Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic poses unprecedented challenges for Australia as a political community. On Thursday 4 June 2020, an expert panel of Swinburne social sciences academics discuss the implications for public policy, foreign affairs and democracy, along with an open Q&A. Panel members: Prof Mike Leach (comparative responses in the Asia-Pacific) Assoc Prof Kay CookContinue reading “Australian Politics in the Age of Pandemic”
Postgraduate Training & Seminars 2020
The Faculty and School will hold several training sessions and seminars during 2020. The dates and topics for these are listed below. If you need further advice or support contact Dr Carolyn Beasley. Training in the School of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (curated by Jessica Balanzategui): 26 February: Planning and scheduling annual research goalsContinue reading “Postgraduate Training & Seminars 2020”
Fundraiser for Refugees
Staff and students in Swinburne’s Department of Social Sciences are raising funds for refugees with a screening of The Staging Post: A story of refugee resilience. The Staging Post follows two Afghan Hazara refugees, Muzafar and Khadim. Stuck in Indonesia after Australia ‘stopped the boats’ and facing many years in limbo, they built a communityContinue reading “Fundraiser for Refugees”
Upcoming events at Swinburne
The Italian elections: Where to now? 12 March 2018 at 09.30am in EN 213 – Guest speaker: Massimo Scialla Massimo Scialla (1946) has a degree in Economics and Commerce from the University of Rome “La Sapienza”. Between 1971 and 2005 Dr Scialla worked at the Banca di Roma (the second largest Italian bank), where heContinue reading “Upcoming events at Swinburne”
2018 welcome/welcome back BBQ
Swinburne’s Department of Social Sciences is hosting a welcome/welcome back BBQ for new and returning students. Friday 2 March 2018 1-3pm Hammer & Swine Bar (Balcony) Level 3, UN Building, Swinburne University, Hawthorn Campus Food and soft drink supplied. Alcoholic drinks can also be purchased at the bar. The BBQ will be held on theContinue reading “2018 welcome/welcome back BBQ”
2018 Orientation for 1st Year Students
Family Welcome Event Tue 06 Feb 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Room ATC101/AMDC301 The Faculty of Health, Arts and Design warmly invites new students and their families to this special welcome event. This welcome event is for students within the arts, social sciences and humanities study areas. Learn about the Swinburne experience, your faculty and theContinue reading “2018 Orientation for 1st Year Students”
End of Semester Drinks
Join us to celebrate the end of semester. Toast yourselves, your friends, and our local Swinburne Nobel Peace Prize laureate! Friday 27 October, from 4pm at the Hawthorn Hotel. All students and staff from the Department of Social Science (Politics, History, International Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Environmental Studies, Languages, and Indigenous Studies) are welcome to attend.Continue reading “End of Semester Drinks”
Politics and History Group BBQ
Welcome/Welcome Back BBQ! Friday 3 March, 12-2.30pm at Central Gardens (Henry St, Hawthorn) All Politics, History, International Studies, and Indigenous Studies students and staff welcome to attend. Food and drink provided. Bring a picnic rug! RSVP essential! Please let us know if you are coming via our Facebook page.
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