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UQ Humanities and Social Sciences

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3365 1333

Address: The University of Queensland 4072 St Lucia, QLD, Australia

Website: http://hass.uq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 How can researchers use data & machine learning to address some of the worlds most pressing social issues, while actively engaging with end users & impacted communities? UQs Institute for Social Science Research presents a workshop with Professor Rhema Vaithianathan, Professor of Social Data and Analytics at ISSR and Director of the Centre for Social Data Analytics (CSDA) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in New Zealand. http://bit.ly/3gulvUW

25.01.2022 #UQs Matt McDonald from School of Political Science and International Studies at UQ writes for The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/under-biden-the-us-would-no-lon

25.01.2022 Lanyards that UQs Anita Heiss - Author helped design are raising funds for The Indigenous Literacy Foundation, an organisation providing books and literacy programs to remote communities. ILF also promotes #Indigenous early #literacy with a focus on first #language. More here: tinyurl.com/y57xl77y

24.01.2022 Since the outbreak of the virus in February this year, many health professionals working on the frontline have been infected, scores have died, and many are wearing the emotional effects at multiple levels. Dr Rebecca Olson and Professor M. Adil Khan from UQ School of Social Science explore Safety, Stress and Trauma Concerns of Frontline Health Workers during COVID-19. See more at: http://southasiajournal.net/beyond-ppe-covid-19-and-safety/

24.01.2022 Gain an understanding of the social and ethical factors influencing health and illness by studying Health and Policy at UQ. It’s one of three majors available under our Bachelor of Social Science, and focuses on the way the health system works, and the relevance of social science to health care.

24.01.2022 Visiting courts & prisons? Exploring forensics of a crime scene? Networking with industry partners? Find out what it's really like to study Criminology at #UQ from Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) student, Isabella.

23.01.2022 Tomorrow we will celebrate Indigenous culture, stories, language and literacy. Anita Heiss - Author spoke to ABC Brisbane about the significance of #ILD2020 and how we can all get involved. Find out more: ab.co/3b8hKU8

23.01.2022 Project Launch: Tracking the 2020 Global Pandemic in the Australian Arts Call for contributions: bit.ly/2EaRpJ9 In the midst of a global pandemic, #UQs AustLit seeks, as always, to record for posterity. How we (all) will use this information in years to come, we cannot know. But we do know that this is a time that needs to be recorded...

22.01.2022 More exciting news from our #UQ vaccine team today. The team are recruiting 96 new volunteers who are 56+ to join their ongoing clinical trial. Were hoping Queenslanders get behind us and sign up, Professor Paul Young. Find out how you can get involved here: https://bit.ly/3joeN4R ... #UQResearch

20.01.2022 Registrations for UQ School of Education Postgraduate Research Community Conference are now open! This free online conference will be held via Zoom on Sat 3 Oct. Students, academics & the wider community are all welcome to attend.... Find out more and register: bit.ly/3fOudxI

20.01.2022 Know someone graduating? Film a short message of congratulations for the Online Celebration of Graduates! alumni.uq.edu.au/new-graduates

20.01.2022 Tackling disadvantaged children's education post-COVID. "If we don't address these problems now, we run the risk of these children not achieving their education potential, Professor Western said. UQ’s Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR) director Professor Mark Western said the pandemic may have deepened the divide between certain groups of children.

20.01.2022 Creative writing and national security. Aside from creating great fictional works of art providing expertise on matters of national security is now also on the agenda for two creative writing researchers in the UQ School of Communication and Arts. https://communication-arts.uq.edu.au//creativity-best-defe

19.01.2022 This weeks UQ School of Music virtual concert features our wonderful #UQ student finalists from some of our distinguished competitions. Llivestream this Friday at 1pm AEST: bit.ly/31rG682

18.01.2022 Pre-clinical testing of The University of Queenslands COVID-19 vaccine has produced positive indications about its potential effectiveness and manufacturability The neutralizing immune response created by our molecular clamp vaccine in animal models was better than the average level of antibodies found in patients who have recovered from COVID-19 Project co-leader Associate Professor Keith Chappell. Read more on UQ News: https://bit.ly/3b02Lf0 ... #UQResearch

16.01.2022 As one of three majors available under UQ’s Bachelor of Social Science program, Environment and Society focuses on the socio-political circumstances that are both drivers of, and solutions to, contemporary environmental problems

16.01.2022 Join UQ Life for our annual #UQ #Christmas Markets! Enjoy an evening of Christmas carols, market stalls, festive workshops, cheesy Christmas movies and more! On 27 Nov from 4-8pm, the Forgan Smith Lawns will be filled with Christmas cheer ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VejkgAAycE&feature=emb_logo

16.01.2022 Were live from the UQ Art Museum - treat yourself to a midday melodic, electro-acoustic concert like youve never heard before

15.01.2022 As part of Social Sciences Week, UQ School of Social Science and UQs Institute for Social Science Research invite you to virtually attend a series of UQ webinars offering insight into the impact of social sciences on our lives. Find out more: bit.ly/34lAU7M

15.01.2022 The #InternationalDayOfPeace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire. bit.ly/35JTOpe

15.01.2022 [WEBINAR 10 SEP] The election of Donald Trump to arguably the most powerful presidency in the world sent shockwaves through the global community. While many rejoiced his challenging of the global order from NATO to China, others feared he lacked the temperament and judgement to lead the US on the world stage. Experts from the School of Political Science and International Studies at UQ will lay out the issues and possibilities, and what the great powers of the past can tell us about the future. Register: https://alumni.uq.edu.au/event/session/7083

15.01.2022 No matter what career one pursues, we can all learn from the broader perspective an arts education brings I think the #arts are essential for all students". Recently retired Queensland Court of Appeal judge the Honourable Anthe Philippides (Bachelor of Arts ’80, Bachelor of Laws (Hons) ’82) believes the arts are absolutely vital for humanity. https://stories.uq.edu.au//2021/arts-for-smarts/index.html

14.01.2022 Your journey starts here! Enrolments are still open for Spring Beginner Short Courses at UQ Institute of Modern Languages. Listen to Dominique share here experience of learning a language from home online via Zoom. Early bird discount closes tonight! Find out more: bit.ly/2Fi1MLO

14.01.2022 As part of Social Sciences Week, UQ School of Law and UQ School of Communication and Arts are jointly hosting a #PressFreedom and National Security online talk with the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia featuring Prof Peter Greste and Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh on 11 Sept. Find out more: bit.ly/2Do3pq6

14.01.2022 Show your virtual support for Wear it Purple Day this Friday 28 Aug https://stories.uq.edu.au//wear-it-purple-day-uq/index.html

14.01.2022 Come to the Great Book Swap at the #UQ Christmas Market, 4-8pm this Friday. All donations go to The Indigenous Literacy Foundation who work towards equity of opportunity for children living in remote communities. Learn more about Indigenous culture and language, while doing something small to make a big difference. https://go.greatbookswap.org.au//university-of-queensland-

14.01.2022 School of Music Virtual Concert Series - Live now!

13.01.2022 Welcome to Social Sciences Week 2020! The UQ School of Social Science and Institute for Social Science Research invite you to virtually attend a series of events offering insight into the impact of social sciences on our lives. There is still time to register for an event. Check out whats on: https://issr.uq.edu.au/social-sciences-week-2020... #SSW2020

13.01.2022 UQ postgraduate students Rosanna Virzi and Juliet Bucknell discuss a beadwork snake made by Turkish prisoners of war in World War One, then sold as a souvenir to opposing soldiers and nurses. The detail and crafting of this Trench Art piece tells a story of struggle, humanity and identity under the harsh conditions of POW camps. To support the UQ Anthropology Museum, visit: https://bit.ly/Anthropology-Museum

12.01.2022 SSP: HASS Student Leaders Program - APPLY NOW Work together with HASS staff and students on an SSP project that focusses on developing and improving; engagement, innovation and value add strategies within the HASS Student Leaders Program. This is an unique opportunity to co-create a professional development program targeted at your HASS peers. Find out more and apply by Sunday June 20: https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/jobs/detail/3461313

12.01.2022 As part of the UQ School of Music and UQ Art Museum Virtual Concert Series, Dr Robert Davidson will present a spectacular concert of improvisational electronica like youve never heard before! The compositions presented will respond to artworks in the UQ Art Museums current exhibition, Music of Spheres. Livestream at 12pm, Tomorrow 9 Sept: bit.ly/UQVirtualConcert09Sep

12.01.2022 The UQ Art Museum is looking for the next Kinnane Endowment Fund Registration Intern. This a paid position planned for commencement in Feb 2021. This position will provide an exciting opportunity to gain training in art collection management and would ideally suit students who are studying Art History or Museum Studies. Applications close 5pm, 2 October 2020. ... Apply via Student Hub: https://studenthub.uq.edu.au//kinnane-endowment-fund-regis

10.01.2022 Have you enrolled in your Semester 2 courses? My Timetable opens for Semester 2 preferences at 12 midday on Monday 21 June to 4pm Friday 2 July. For more information on how to enrol visit my.UQ https://bit.ly/35yBcr2

10.01.2022 Growing up in Germany, Dr Sebastian Kaempf found that people didn’t want to speak about war. Today, he’s dedicated to helping the next generation understand the politics of conflict in order to promote peace. Meet the expert: bit.ly/3p9P6sv

10.01.2022 Humankind: Are you the positive change? The world seems to be sliding from one deep crisis into the next. But if we look beyond the medias bleak portrayal of global affairs, we can discover a more positive story. https://future-students.uq.edu.au//humankind-are-you-posit

09.01.2022 Do you know someone who needs some joy? Throughout the lead up to the holiday season, QSO musicians will play private performances for unsuspecting but deserving Queenslanders. We understand the power of music to provide hope, health and joy. We're sharing the joy. Nominate now > qso.com.au/SharingTheJoy

09.01.2022 Today we are celebrating #InternationalDayOfPeace with the theme Shaping Peace Together. Each year, #UQ partners with the UN Association of Australia, Griffith University and several other peace organisations to commemorate the occasion with a free event at St Johns Cathedral in Brisbanes CBD. Register today to attend via Zoom. The School of Political Science and International Studies at UQ hosts the Rotary Peace Centre at The University of Queensland, and togethe...r with local Rotarians will be presenting the Celebrating Queensland Agents of Peace Award on the day. This award highlights the work done by individuals and organisations from the Brisbane region. https://hass.uq.edu.au/article/2020//building-culture-peace

09.01.2022 UQs Refugee Tutoring Club is hosting a series of events for Refugee Awareness Week (Aug 31 - Sep 4) Visit their page to find out whats on: https://www.facebook.com/UQRTC

09.01.2022 What type of Australia are we content to be? This is the question at the heart of the Life Course Centre, a national ARC Centre of Excellence, administered by the Institute for Social Science Research. As part of Social Sciences Week 2020 this #UQ webinar will provide an overview of the Life Course Centre Aust focusing on some key recent findings from current work & outlining the directions & research agenda for 2021. Register: bit.ly/2QoRnjd

09.01.2022 Inspiring tomorrows innovators: Writing, Editing and Publishing alum Fiona Holmstrom from UQ School of Communication and Arts is using her flair for science communication to transform her startup, STEM Punks, into Australias leading STEM Education provider. Read more: https://communication-arts.uq.edu.au//inspiring-tomorrows-

07.01.2022 This week the Refugee Tutoring Club are celebrating their annual Refugee Awareness Week! Check out the various events happening this week. Tonight they are hosting a panel discussion on Advocacy. Are you interested in human rights and advocacy? Interested in helping refugees find safety in Australia and settle into the community? If so, this is the event for you! Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/741290450050346

07.01.2022 Meet #UQ Counsellor Keren! Keren will be at Campbell place today for R U OK Day so drop by for a chat! facebook.com/ruokday/

07.01.2022 Multi-award winning writer and Indigenous rights champion #UQs Anita Heiss - Author shares her highs and lows on the path to success and what advice she would give herself if she was 16 years old today. : Ruby Olive https://future-students.uq.edu.au//dear-16-year-old-me-adv

05.01.2022 Why study Art History at #UQ? Hear from current UQ School of Communication and Arts students Olivia Trenorden and Elena Dias-Jayasinha as they explore in detail the ongoing significance of #art as a platform for shaping and interpreting the worlds in which we live: fb.watch/1X4CRR261Z/

05.01.2022 Are you a leader and high-achieving student contemplating the transformative experience of studying abroad at some of the worlds best universities? The Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships offered by The Ramsay Centre For Western Civilisation support young Australians to undertake graduate study at some of the worlds best universities and colleges. Find more info here: www.ramsaycentre.org/scholarships/postgraduate-scholarships

03.01.2022 Tomorrow #UQ students from UQ School of Music will come together to present a concert showcasing seminal works by iconic Australian composers of the 20th and 21st century. Soloist pianist Alex Raineri and students will guide you through the evocative musical landscapes of Carl Vine, Arthur Benjamin and Andrew Ford. The performance will also feature a world premiere of a piece written for this occasion by the composition students at UQ. Livestream: bit.ly/2FGLETT

03.01.2022 To celebrate this years Wear It Purple Day, the #UQ Ally Network brought together a panel of young rainbow people, advocates, role models, parents and carers to explain how we can all be better allies. Read their blog post here: https://stories.uq.edu.au//young-rainbow-people/index.html

03.01.2022 Manager of the The RD Milns Antiquities Museum James Donaldson profiles an alabastron from the 2nd or 1st century BC, a uniquely crafted vessel for perfumes and scented oils. He explains how this vessel helps tell the story of glassmaking technology in the Ancient Mediterranean- its evolution, its role in society and the stories that surround it. To support the RD Milns Antiquities Museum, visit: bit.ly/Antiquities-Museum

01.01.2022 UQ School of Music Concert Series