School of Political Science, Criminology & Sociology POSTGRADUATE BULLETIN 18 SEPTEMBER 2003 1. Postgraduate Seminar Days, 24-25 September 2003 2. W. Macmahon Ball Symposium, 3 October 2003 3. On-line scholarships 4. Donate blood on campus *********************************************** 1. Postgraduate Seminar Days New postgraduate students (MA and PhD) will give presentation seminars to the department following the completion of the introductory research seminar series in semester 1. 24 & 25 September 2003 Postgraduate Room, Level 4, John Medley Building All postgraduate students are encouraged to attend as many of these sessions as possible. Please note that lunch is not provided, but light morning / afternoon teas are. Each presentation will be of 20 minutes duration, followed by 40 minutes of discussion, chaired by a member of the Department. PROGRAM Wednesday 24 September 11.00 am: Nicole Boldt Bilateral conflict within agreement on general principles? Australian-United States trade agreements Chair: Derek McDougall 12.00 pm: Lunch 1.00 pm: Vicki Swinbank A feminist analysis of cooking/food preparation and food production Chair: Jo Barraket 2.00 pm: Dora Horvath Conceptualising the emerging notion of citizenship in the European Union Chair: Peter Shearman 3.00 pm: Afternoon Tea 3.30 pm: Ian Duncanson Law, the English Subject, and the Empire Chair: Michael Crozier Thursday 25 September 9.30 am: Lauren Rosewarne Skin trade policy: contemporary trends in the use of men and women in advertising and the global push for standards Chair: Ann Capling 10.30 am: Morning Tea 11.00 am: Vicki Turner The growth of religion and civil society in China Chair: Robyn Eckersley 12.00 pm: Lunch 1.00 pm: Jane Sayers The 2008 Olympics and green movements in Beijing Chair: Leslie Holmes 2.00 pm: Che Tibby The national cell: multiple identity and the (ostensibly) postcolonial state Chair: Tim Marjoribanks 3.00 pm: Afternoon Tea 3.30 pm: Sandra Rudland Literary and legal narratives of sovereign subjectivity Chair: John Chesterman 4.30 pm: Debra Hartley Perspectives on managing for results and development in international aid Chair: Peter Chen *********************************************** 2. W. Macmahon Ball: Political Communicator and Diplomat One-day symposium, 3 October 2003 The School of Political Science, Criminology & Sociology is presenting a one-day symposium on the life and legacy of Professor W. Macmahon Ball, the foundation professor of Political Science at the University of Melbourne. The symposium is being held on Friday 3 October 2003 from 9:15am to 5:30pm at the University of Melbourne Sidney Myer Asia Centre. Apart from his pioneering efforts in political studies, Macmahon Ball (1901-1986) was a renowned broadcaster and commentator on public affairs, a groundbreaking advocate of Australias engagement in the Asia Pacific region, and an outspoken campaigner on free speech and civil liberties. Many of the public debates and diplomatic events in which Ball was involved have a strong resonance in the pressing issues of contemporary politics. The symposium will comprise two morning and two afternoon sessions on the following themes: · Public figure and university life · Australia, Asia and diplomacy · Political communication · Australian political studies The symposium registration charge for students is $25.00. Further details are available at the symposium website: http://www.politics.unimelb.edu.au/macmahon_ball *********************************************** 3. On-line scholarships Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line for scholarships using SCHOLS http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/SCHOLS/ The scholarships applicants can be considered for are the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS), Postgraduate Equity Scholarship (PES) or Prestigious Scholarships. To be considered for as many scholarships as possible, all required documentation must be submitted to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office by 5pm, Friday 31 October 2003. Please view the Scholarships web site for further information about eligibility, timelines, conditions, checklist for required documents and other scholarships available to postgraduate students. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/ Applicants can also use SCHOLS to check the current status of their application and update their change of address. *********************************************** 4. Donate blood on campus The Red Cross Blood Service will be at the University 19 September. O+, O- and A+ blood types are currently critically low, but all blood types are needed. Donors cannot donate if they are suffering from cold and flu symptoms. If you are feeling fit and well we would love to see you. Remember, 1 Blood donation can save 3 lives. Location: Melbourne University, 1st Floor Grand Buffet Room, Union Building Times: Friday 19 September 9.15am - 3.30pm First time donors welcome. No appointment necessary. If you have donated recently, it needs to be 10 weeks since you last donation. Potential donors should note the following: 1. Eat & drink about 1 litre of fluids (ie water & fruit juice) before you give blood. 2. Be generally fit & healthy 3. Weigh over 45kg 4. Be aged between 16 & 70 years (16/17 year olds require parents /guardians to give their consent on a new donor form). 5. If you lived in the UK between 1980 - 1996 for a period total of 6 months or more you are unable to donate until further notice. More information please call 13 14 95.