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The Academy’s latest peer-reviewed educational resource is now available to download for free!
Our new debate kit is on the topic “That Australian history unites us”.
Please don’t hesitate to share it with any social science teachers in your network.
Have you seen our new free, downloadable debate kit on the topic “That Australian history unites us”?
Designed to support your students to explore different perspectives on our nation’s past, don’t forget to share it with your networks!
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Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley @AcadSocSci Shape the Nation Lecture 2024 on 'The secret sauce to a better Australia' @CHASS_Aus at University of Western Australia.
We are excited to hear about the launch of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures, to be led by Centre Director Distinguished Professor Sean Ulm. Congratulations to all involved! #indigenousfutures
@arc_gov_au @SeanUlm @jcu @ciehfcoe
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'The need for electoral reform is clear but the government has prioritised maintaining structures that embed major party domination in Australia's Parliament rather than ensuring fair processes for all candidates.'
Fellow @Rubenstein_Kim1's latest⬇️
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Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia retweeted
Ten years since cricketer Phillip Hughes was fatally struck down. A Test match now on TV too. Revisiting this article from that time, the point that there is real flesh and blood on that screen still holds.
@westsyduics @AustSoc @AcadSocSci @HumanitiesAU
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FREE LECTURE ⬇️
Join us in Perth next Thursday from 5pm for our Shape the Nation lecture with Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM @ScienceChiefAu
Register now: socialsciences.org.au/events… #socialsciences #BEperth #CHASS24 @BizEventsPerth
Australia's workforce is still highly gender-segregated in key industries. Listen to Fellow @Raecooper1 and other experts discuss how we demolish stereotypes and remove the barriers splitting the labour market ⬇️
abc.net.au/listen/programs/l… #socialsciences
'This places Trump between a rock and a hard place. He may find the Middle East a very difficult nut to crack. At the same time, Trump is known for his impulsive moves.' Read the latest from Academy Fellow @AminSaikal ⬇️
watoday.com.au/world/middle-…
Congrats to all of the newly elected @HumanitiesAU Fellows, including our Academy Fellows @ankeny_rachel @ParadiesYin
We are pleased to advise that today our Fellows elected 41 distinguished humanities scholars and practitioners into the Australian Academy of the Humanities: bit.ly/3ZeFD71
Among them are freedom rider activist Gary Williams, distinguished theatre director Professor Julian Meryick, Roman historian Professor Tim Parkin, expert in decision-making Professor Katie Steele and award-winning poet Professor Sarah Holland-Batt.
The Academy’s new Fellows represent those who have left an indelible mark on their field, and a groundbreaking contribution to our understanding of societies and culture. Election to the Academy is the highest honour within the humanities.
Image credit: A photograph of ‘Jurrungu Ngan-ga’ by Marrugeku, led by new AAH Honorary Fellows Dalisa Pigram FAHA and Rachael Swain FAHA.
@the_shb @ouranu @ACOLA_Aus @auDASSH @victoriauninews @UNSW @marrugeku @timboartemis @QUT @RMIT @latrobe @UTSEngage @Deakin @UQ_News @CDUni @westernsydneyu @UOW
Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia retweeted
Grateful for the opportunity to speak at the @AcadSocSci Annual Dinner on how we restore trust in our institutions and broaden the range of voices in our economic and policy debates. #auspol
Tonight we celebrated our incredible Fellows + the impact of #socialscience research in shaping a better future at our Annual Dinner. Among the highlights was the early career researcher awards (pictured with our special guest Governor-General of Australia).
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Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia retweeted
🎤Join us as Australia's Chief Scientist @DrCathyFoley examines issues shaping our society at an event hosted by @AcadSocSci as part of the 20th Congress of the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. 🌏 @UWAresearch #UWA
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Today we welcomed and celebrated our 2024 New Fellows! These exceptional scholars are shaping the future of #socialsciences with their groundbreaking research across diverse fields.
Read more: socialsciences.org.au/news/a…
Academy Fellows Profs Angela Woollacott, @heather586 & @DloweDavid, with Dr @JonPicciniJon hosted a workshop on decolonisation in Aus & our region, exploring shared histories, movements of people & ideas & paths to truth-telling & reconciliation.
More: socialsciences.org.au/worksh…
The Academy has made a submission to the public consultation on APS Reform Stage 2 Integrity Initiatives, making 7 recommendations that intend to be practical + support the design of integrity strategies + cultures that embed integrity as a core value ⬇
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Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia retweeted
Today I wrote an article for @ConversationEDU on the government’s announcement they will impose a #dutyofcare on the tech companies to combat harmful content, including misinformation. Will they step back from a social media ban for kids #auspol #noageban theconversation.com/australi…
Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia retweeted
🌊Teachers, have you checked out our award winning 'Water in the World' resource? It's free, comprehensive + perfect for Year 7 Geography lessons on water challenges in Australia! Plan ahead for next year with fact-checked videos, worksheets and more! 📚 seriouslysocial.org.au/learn…
