In the media: 24 June 2009
Australian Laureate Fellowships
The Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences today congratulated the 15 world-leading scholars awarded Australian Laureate Fellowships. The Council's Executive Director, Helen O'Neil, said three of the Fellowships were awarded to researchers with expertise based on humanities and social sciences disciplines.
Notices: 24 June 2009
The Cooperative Research Centres program is calling for applications for the 12th Selection Round. Closes 14 August.
The ARC Centres of Excellence is considering changes to its operations and is seeking feedback. Closes 21 July.
CHASS News: 25 June 2009
Transferring specialist knowledge developed in the humanities, creative arts and social sciences is an urgent issue for Australia as it works through the massive climate, security and economic challenges before it. The 2009 HASS on the Hill event will be a crucial opportunity to bring this rich and deep knowledge into public debate.
CHASS National Press Club address
The Hon Peter Garrett AM MP was the first musician and artist to join the Federal Cabinet as a Government Minister. As Minister for the Arts his task is to make cultural policy fit within national priorities. Recently he declared, "culture is at the heart of our nation and the arts are the heart of our culture". He also collaborates with industry and economic ministers because creative industries produce 3.5 per cent of Australia's GDP and are growing fast. Hear The Hon Peter Garrett speak at the National Press Club later this year at CHASS's HASS on the Hill event and expand on the Government's goal to validate, deepen and enlarge the artistic endeavor.
Members' Events Calendar
5 July 2009 2009 ANZATS Conference - 5 days
Theme: 'Come, Holy Spirit, renew the face of the earth': Pneumatology in biblical, theological, historical and church-life perspectives
Adelaide
Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Schools
5 July 2009 AAP 2009 Conference
The three philosophy departments of La Trobe University, The University of Melbourne and Monash University are pleased to host the 2009 conference of the Australasian Association of Philosophy in the city of Melbourne.
Melbourne
Australasian Association of Philosophy
7 July 2009 (Un)Loved Modern Conference 2009
This 3-day conference will have broad appeal for all professionals who have an interest in the conservation of 20th century heritage: conservation professionals, government officials, academics and post-graduate students.
Sydney
Australian Association for Consulting Archaeologists Inc
8 July 2009 Australian and New Zealand Communication Association Conference 2009
The theme of ANZCA09 is Communication, Creativity and Global Citizenship
Brisbane
Australian and New Zealand Communication Association
CHASS in progress: June 2009
October 2009
The annual HASS on the Hill event this year will be held in October. The National Library of Australia is a sponsor for the 2009 event and will host day one of the program.
June 2008
The Council hosted a Design Dialogue roundtable for design practitioner organisations with researchers from some of the leading university based design institutions.
May 2009
CHASS has put forward a proposal to the Australian Government to work with social science researchers to identify key programs and policies to achieve the Bradley Review target of 20 per cent participation in higher education from socio-economic groups disadvantaged through low incomes, remoteness and other causes.
Also see: HASS issues 2009
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