Events from Griffith University http://www.griffith.edu.au/ 10 February 2010 (10 February 2010) Professor Lesley Chenoweth Invitation to book launch "Contours of Ableism: the Production of Disability and Abledness" Palgrave MacMillan and Griffith University's Research Centre for Clinical and Community Practice Innovation invite you to the launch of 'Contours of Ableism: the Production of Disability and Abledness' written by Dr. Fiona A Kumari Campbell Date : 10th February 2010 (Wednesday) Time : 10.00am – 12.00pm Venue : Griffith University, Logan campus, Building L07 Room 4.07 The book uncovers sites of the production of ableism and conversely, sites of resistance to ableist norms and practices to ask key questions such as what happens when 'disability' and 'desire' are placed in close proximity? how does law reinforce negative associations of impairment? how do the media present the promises of new disability technologies and medical interventions? The launch will be followed by talks and a book signing session All are welcome. Please feel free to circulate this notice. http://www3.secure.griffith.edu.au/03/events/view.php?eventID=12434 10 February 2010 (10 February 2010) Associate Professor Michael Blumenstein, Head, School of Information and Communication Technology and Professor Abdul Sattar, Director of the Institute for Integrated and Intelligent Systems, Griffith University, extend an open invitation to friends and colleagues to attend a commemorative function to celebrate Professor Geoff Dromey's life and times. Please note; in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Leukaemia Foundation. There will also be a Leukaemia Fund collection point at the Commemoration should you wish to contribute there. http://www3.secure.griffith.edu.au/03/events/view.php?eventID=12480 12 February 2010 (12 February 2010) Urban Research Program 2010 Gold Coast Seminar Series Dr Caryl Bosman Histories of placemaking in a hyperneoliberal tourist city: The ‘other’ face of the Gold Coast The Gold Coast is Australia’s fourth largest touristed city. In touristed cities like the Gold Coast histories of ‘tourism urbanisation’ dominate while other placemaking histories are largely marginalised or erased. This seminar illustrates a case study of placemaking, tourism urbanisation – and its counterpart ‘community urbanisation’ – on the Southport Spit; the last remnant of undeveloped public open space in the Gold Coast City. The seminar will also examine possibilities for recognising and acknowledging these other practices of urbanisation. Caryl is a lecturer in the Griffith School of Environment and a member of the Urban Research Program. Her research interests include urban histories and design, and suburban landscapes. Caryl has a special interest in planning for ideals of community, active adult lifestyle communities and placemaking discourses in tourist cities. http://www3.secure.griffith.edu.au/03/events/view.php?eventID=12734 13 February 2010 (13 February 2010) BeachCare Planting Activity –North Kirra Come along to a free community dune planting activity at North Kirra this Saturday 13th February from 9am to 11am. You can make a difference to improve the Gold Coast’s beach environment by planting native species and removing invasive weeds. The activity includes planting and maintenance of the dunes followed by a free morning tea. A fun and social activity, suitable for all ages, kids welcome. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, suitable clothing and footwear. See you there! When: From: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday 13th February 2009 Where: North Kirra – Pacific Pde, south of the North Kirra SLSC Cost: Free Contact details: Naomi Edwards (Griffith Centre for Coastal Management) Phone: (07) 5552 8823 Email and Website: gccm@griffith.edu.au, www.griffith.edu.au/coastal-management   http://www3.secure.griffith.edu.au/03/events/view.php?eventID=12355 18 February 2010 (18 February 2010) Parks and Leisure Queensland, in partnership with researchers from Griffith University's Centre for WOW, TSSI and Dept. of Tourism, Leisure, Hotel and Sport Management offer leisure industry stakeholders the opportunity to hear findings of recent research conducted in this area. The program comprises the following topics and presenters: Promoting active family lifestyles: Policy and provision issues (A/Prof Simone Fullagar and Dr Maureen Harrington) Outdoor recreation trends and growth issues (Mr Rob Hales) Physical activity and women's wellbeing (Dr Kathy Lloyd) Vertical Communities and urban development (Dr Sacha Reid) Registration fees apply. http://www3.secure.griffith.edu.au/03/events/view.php?eventID=12575 18 February 2010 (18 February 2010) The Jetstar Gold Coast Titans and Griffith University have strengthened their existing relationship by announcing a scholarship designed for students who have overcome challenges to study. The recipient of the Titans-Griffith scholarship receives $15,000 over the course of a degree to assist with their studies. Jetstar Titans managing director Michael Searle and Griffith University Vice Chancellor Professor Ian O’Connor will announce the recipient of the scholarship. http://www3.secure.griffith.edu.au/03/events/view.php?eventID=12745 20 February 2010 (20 February 2010) BeachCare Planting Activity –Labrador Come along to a free community dune planting activity at North Kirra this Saturday 20th February from 9am to 11am. You can make a difference to improve the Gold Coast’s beach environment by planting native species and removing invasive weeds. The activity includes planting and maintenance of the dunes followed by a free morning tea. A fun and social activity, suitable for all ages, kids welcome. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, suitable clothing and footwear. See you there! When: From: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Saturday 20th February 2009 Where: Labrador, Harley Park Nth of Charis Seafood Marine Parade Cost: Free Contact details: Naomi Edwards (Griffith Centre for Coastal Management) Phone: (07) 5552 8823 Email and Website: gccm@griffith.edu.au www.griffith.edu.au/coastal-management   http://www3.secure.griffith.edu.au/03/events/view.php?eventID=12356 20 February 2010 (20 February 2010) BeachCare Planting Activity –Mermaid Beach Come along to a free community dune planting activity at North Kirra this Saturday 20th February from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. You can make a difference to improve the Gold Coast’s beach environment by planting native species and removing invasive weeds. The activity includes planting and maintenance of the dunes followed by a free morning tea. A fun and social activity, suitable for all ages, kids welcome. Please bring a hat, sunscreen, suitable clothing and footwear. See you there! When: From: 1.30PM - 3.30PM Saturday 20th February 2009 Where: Mermaid Beach, Peerless Ave Cost: Free Contact details: Naomi Edwards (Griffith Centre for Coastal Management) Phone: (07) 5552 8823 Email and Website: gccm@griffith.edu.au www.griffith.edu.au/coastal-management   http://www3.secure.griffith.edu.au/03/events/view.php?eventID=12357 22 February 2010 (22 February 2010) Griffith Graduate Research School invites you to our networking event for research students in Orientation Week to meet fellow researchers in a relaxed atmosphere and share research interests. Whether you are just starting out or nearing completion come ready to share your research challenges. Through a series of six-minute introductions you will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and learn more about the exciting research taking place at the University today. You will make valuable contact with University research staff, and meet other students facing similar challenges as you, and benefit from the support of an extended network of research colleagues. Light refreshments will be provided. Places are limited so please register! Location: Griffith University Gold Coast campus Activities Centre (G07, The Link building)Parklands Drive, Southport Q 4215 Registration:: http://www.griffith.edu.au/research-higher-degrees/news-events/research-speed-dating http://www3.secure.griffith.edu.au/03/events/view.php?eventID=12737 22 February 2010 (22 February 2010) Reflecting on the lessons from Copenhagen and the way forward Guest Speakers: * Andrew Peterson, Executive Director, Sustainability and Climate Change, PricewaterhouseCoopers * Professor Jean Palutikof, Director, National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility * Professor Malcolm McIntosh, Director, Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainable Enterprise "The way world leaders negotiate climate change needs to be reformed in the wake of the UN's Copenhagen Climate Conference . . . there must be reform of the international institutions in which climate change is discussed . . . Oxfam said that the Copenhagen Accord, the pact eventually agreed was not only "hugely disappointing" but also "reveals how the traditional approach to international negotiations, based on brinkmanship and national self-interest, is both unfit for pursuing our common destiny and downright dangerous" . . . any one of the 192 states in the negotiating process could thwart all the others by refusing to sanction an agreement . . . China refused to agree several elements of the final Copenhagen Accord that the majority of other states had wanted kept in such as the commitment to halve the world's emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050 despite the support of a coalition of developed and the vast majority of developing countries . . . "never again should we let a global deal to move towards a greener future be held to ransom by only a handful of countries" . . . in 2010 we need to look at reforming our international institutions to meet the common challenges we face as a global community" . . . what business needed was clarity not confusion. These are some of the comments made about the Copenhagen meeting in December 2009. Now we have had time to digest the outcome of the meeting please join the first of Griffith Business School's 2010 Sustainable Enterprise Seminar Series and take part in a discussion led by Professor Malcolm McIntosh, Director of the Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainable Enterprise, Professor Jean Palutikof, Director of the National Centre for Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility, and Andrew Peterson, Executive Director, Sustainability and Climate Change PricewaterhouseCoopers. To be followed by networking drinks. http://www3.secure.griffith.edu.au/03/events/view.php?eventID=12634