SCMP News: July 2005
posted:27/07/05
Division Pioneers New Degree in Hong Kong
On 17 July 2005, Professors Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University) and Nyom Mee-Kau (Vice-President of Lingnan University) signed an agreement between the two universities to launch the offering of Macquarie University's Bachelor of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies in Hong Kong. Congratulations to staff in both Departments and particularly Associate Professor John Potts who is Academic Director of the degree. Professor Mitchell Dean, speaking at the ceremony, said that this degree was the beginning of many opportunities in the humanities and social sciences between the two universities.
posted:01/07/05
SCMP Higher Degree Research Committee
Divisional Orientation and Workshop
When
Friday, 19 August 2005
Where
MGSM Executive Hotel & Conference Centre
Macquarie University Campus
Meeting Room 167
| *10.00-10.30 | Opening/Induction Session A/Professor Naren Chitty |
| *10.30-12.30 | Presentations by Students: Creative and Publication Based Theses Discussion: Professor John Lechte |
| *12.30-1.30 | Lunch |
| *1.30-2.30 | Presentations by Students: Standard Theses Discussion: Dr Jennifer Biddle |
| *2.30- 3.30 | Group discussions on supervision |
| *3.30 - 4.30 | Group reports and discussion |
* NOTE: Compulsory for new students
RSVP (for catering purposes)
16 August 2005
Elaine Higginson
9850 8857
ehigginson@scmp.mq.edu.au
posted:01/07/05
Department of Philosophy awarded a University Research Infrastructure Block Grant (RIBG)
A University Research Infrastructure Block Grant (RIBG) has been awarded to four Philosophy staff. Tim Bayne, Catriona Mackenzie, Peter Menzies and John Sutton (along with three colleagues in Psychology and Cognitive Science) have been awarded $73,378 for their project "Database of Philosophy and Psychopathology: a new research tool for ethics, cognitive science, and philosophy of psychology at Macquarie". They will design and establish the first searchable database of theoretically significant single case studies in psychopathology and cognitive neuropsychology. Its core use is in philosophy and cognitive science, with applications in psychology, psychiatry, law, and bio/neuroethics. The infrastructure grant, coordinated by John Sutton, will support six collaborative projects which seek to advance cross-disciplinary understanding of amnesias, delusions, and disorders of agency and volition.
posted:01/07/05
Lindy Chamberlain: Nation, Law, Memory
A Chamberlain Case Symposium
25 years ago, Azaria Chamberlain was taken by a dingo, near Uluru. Lindy Chamberlain was convicted of murdering her baby daughter. The nation divided.
This special Macquarie University event examines the legacy of the Chamberlain case: Mrs Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton speaks about her experiences · Lawyers explain the problems of evidence and media prejudice · Artists explore how the Chamberlain case inspired them · Curators describe the valuable Chamberlain collections at the National Library of Australia & National Museum of Australia · Academics consider the impact of the case in contemporary culture.
Sunday 14th August 2005
9AM - 5PM
X5B T1 Lecture Theatre & Rooms
Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW
STAFF NEWS
posted:15/07/05
Division of Society, Culture, Media & Philosophy
Tutors Induction Session
Tuesday, 2nd August, 2005 in W6A/107
10.00 - 12.00 CPD Tutor information session (presenter Sharon Fraser)
12.00 - 12.15 SCMP Information (presenter Catherine McMahon)
12.15 - 12.30 Plagiarism/'Turnitin' (presenter SCMP Webmaster)
12.30 - 12.40 OHS Information (presenter Peter Ring)
Please note that it is compulsory for all new tutors to attend this induction session.
posted:14/07/05
Foundations in Learning and Teaching (FILT) at Macquarie for New, Continuing and Sessional Teaching Staff
Tuesday 19, Thursday 21, Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 July, 9.30 am - 3.30 pm in E6A 116
Lunch will be provided
Facilitators: Sharon Fraser, x8446, sharon.fraser@mq.edu.au and Maree Gosper, x9752, maree.gosper@mq.edu.au
To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au