Macquarie Social Sciences Week

Basic income and guaranteed minimum income schemes are gaining growing support from parties and candidates in many countries. This zoom seminar explores what lies behind the politics of basic income. Dr Joe Chrisp from the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Bath will outline his framework for understanding how political actors advocate for a basic income, drawing in part on a series of interviews in the UK and Finland. What exactly are they proposing and what social problems do they seek to address? Are these proposals likely to influence policy outcomes?

After Joe’s presentation, Dr Eve Vincent from the Macquarie School of Social Sciences and Dr Troy Henderson from the University of Sydney, will discuss how this international experience connects to Australian social policy debates. Eve will focus on the strong conditionality and paternalism of Australian welfare. Troy will discuss the potential to connect basic income proposals with union struggles over work and distribution.

September 4, 2023
Time: 5 pm to 6pm
Venue: 25 Wally's Walk, Building C, Room C122 (Arts Precinct) and on zoom.
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The School of Social Sciences will be hosting a showcase of students’ work from our Bachelor of Planning program. The exhibition of work including videos, plans, poster, podcasts and websites, will highlight the depth of skills and knowledge acquired by our students.
The showcase is particularly targeted at first and second-year planning students to provide them with an overview of what’s ahead in the degree and what can be achieved.

Facilitated by Linda Kelly this event will shine a light on the work of our planning students on September 5, 2023 from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm. Venue: 25 Wally's walk, Building C, Room C122 Arts Precinct.

The Macquarie School of Social Science (MSSS) has organized its annual prize ceremony during the Social Science Week. The event will recognize and celebrate outstanding performance and academic achievements of the School's undergraduate, postgraduate degrees by coursework and higher degree research students during 2022. Presided by Associate Professor Sara  Fuller (Director of Education, MSSS) prize winners will be receiving their certificates during the ceremony.

Macquarie School of Social Sciences will welcome its new Dean Professor Tess Lea who joins the University after being Head of Department in Community, Culture and Global Studies at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Tess's research focuses on the policy ecology informing complex issues in the areas of health, education, housing, infrastructure, militarism, and extractive relations. She is the author of Wild Policy: Indigeneity and the Unruly Logics of Intervention (Stanford U Press 2020) and Bureaucrats and Bleeding Hearts: Indigenous Health in Northern Australia (UNSW Press 2008).

Date: Tuesday September 5, 2023
Venue: 25 Wally's walk, Building C, Room C122 Arts Precinct.
Time: 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm

Prof Lisa Wynn, A/Prof Donna Houston A/Prof Kate Gleeson and Dr Norbert Ebert. Hosted by A/Prof Andrew McGregor

The social sciences grapple with big issues in society.  From climate change, health, development and discrimination through to activism, migration, friendship, and belief.  At their core, the social sciences are about the social – the relations through which we engage one another and the worlds around us. Developing ways of improving these relations that recognise and empower diverse groups and perspectives is at the heart of the social sciences and crucial to the pursuit of more just and desirable futures.

On Tuesday 5^th of September the Macquarie School of Social Sciences will launch its inaugural Discussion Series with four speakers addressing the question of whether and why the social sciences matter.  It is the first in a series of discussions when social scientists will grapple with big issues and highlight the contributions our disciplines are making.  Please join us for a stimulating hour of discussion followed by light refreshments.

Time: 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm , Venue: 25 Wally's walk, Building C, Room C122 Arts Precinct.

As part of 2023 Social Science Week, Dr Kristine Aquino (UTS), Professor Amanda Wise (MQ) and Professor Selvaraj Velayutham (MQ) are screening their two short ethnographic films 'Informal Sport & the Urban Commons'. The project funded by Australian Research Council (ARC)  explores the potential of informal sport in fostering social resilience and cohesion in new migrant communities by analysing how social outcomes are shaped by public spaces and built environments of Australia and Singapore. Films are funded by University of Technology, Sydney.

Venue: Intercultural Foyer Theatrette, 25 Wally's Walk, Level 2, Building C 
Date: September 5 to September 8, 2023.

"Why do we need social sciences research now more than ever?".

This event focuses on inspirational and generative aspects of the social sciences by showcasing some of the excellent research being undertaken by graduate researchers in the School of Social Sciences.
A panel of PhD and MRes candidates from across the School will participate in a panel discussion addressing the topic.

Date: September 6, 2023,
Venue: 25 Wally's walk, Building C, Room C122 Arts Precinct
Time: 3 pm to 4 pm

This special event is for Bachelor of Social Science and Master of Public and Social Policy Students

Local Councils are one of the biggest public sector employers, who offer a diversity of employment.

At  this event, come hear from Council employers about what skills they want from graduates; listen to former Alumni working in Council about how they use their Degree skills and knowledge in their jobs working for Council.
Chat with representatives from Council about working in Council (who knows, you may even get a job!)

Date: September 6, 2023,
Venue: 25 Wally's walk, Building C, Room C122 Arts Precinct
Time: 3 pm to 4 pm
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