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National Film and Sound Archive
14/11/2008 ACT



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ASCCA's 10th annual conference: Computing for Seniors

27 and 28 August, Sydney
Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association


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Media art curating forum - for regional gallery, museum & library professionals

Friday 29 August, Adelaide
Experimenta Media Arts


Call For Papers
iJETS (The International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society)

Deadline: 29 August
International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society (iJETS), Swinburne University of Technology


Conference
Dreaming 08: ALIA Biennial Conference

2 - 5 September, Alice Springs
ALIA


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Digital Humanities: Past, Present, Future

Tuesday 2 September, Sydney
Centre for Cultural Research


Conference
12th National Conference on Volunteering

3 - 5 September, Gold Coast
Volunteering Australia Conference


Seminar
Better information security regulation

Thursday 4 September, Melbourne
Centre for Media and Communications Law


Conference
Community, Health and the Arts 'Vital Arts – Vibrant Communities'

5-7 September 2008, Melbourne
UNESCO Observatory / University of Melbourne


Call For Papers
Oxford e-Research Conference 2008

11-13 September, Oxford, UK
The Oxford Internet Institute


Symposium
National Arts and Health Symposium

15 September, Perth
email: Gareth Wreford, Arts Access Australia


Public lecture
We-Think - A free lecture by Charles Leadbeater

Wednesday 17 September, Melbourne
State Library of Victoria


Conference
Digital Content Creation: Creativity, Competence, Critique - The second international DREAM conference

18 - 20 September, Denmark
Dream conference website


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Oz-IA/2008

20-21 September, Sydney
Oz-IA/2008


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Web Directions South

23 - 26 September, Sydney
Web directions south


Seminar
What is "Open Education" and what does it mean for the future of learning?

Tuesday 23 September, Brisbane
ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation (CCI)


Conference
Open Access and Research Conference 2008

24 - 25 September, Brisbane
Open Access to Knowledge (OAK) Law


Conference
Happiness and Wellbeing at Work Conference

Thursday 25 September, Sydney
Workplace Research Centre, University of Sydney


Call For Submissions
Communications Policy Beyond 2010

Deadline: 26 September 2008
Network Insight Institute


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Research Fellowships - Apply Now for 2009
National Film and Sound Archive
14/11/2008 ACT
SCHOLARS AND ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE AT THE NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) invites research proposals from academics, performers, artists, audiovisual industry and archive professionals to draw fresh, innovative perspectives from the national audiovisual collection. Fellows will use the NFSA’s collection to create a new sound or moving image work, a publication, an exhibit, a live audiovisual event or a combination of these and other approaches. The Fellowships offer specially facilitated access and research into the national collection; close collaboration with NFSA curatorial and technical experts; access to the Library; modern accommodation; and a fully equipped work space provided on-site. Applications for the Fellowships are due by 14 November 2008. For further information and application forms, please visit http://www.nfsa.gov.au/sar or contact Belinda Hunt at belinda.hunt@nfsa.gov.au Belinda Hunt Manager, Scholars and Artists in Residence National Film and Sound Archive, Australia Ph. +61 2 6248 2256

Sector: Media, communications and cultural policy
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Consultant - social planning and social research
Urbis, Brisbane
30/08/2008 QLD
At Urbis our job is to help our clients make confident decisions about the complex questions that arise as people and places are transformed by the process of urbanisation. CONSULTANT – SOCIAL PLANNING & SOCIAL RESEARCH Are you passionate about the outcome? We are looking for a Consultant in Social Planning and Social Research to join our Brisbane team. Urbis has extensive expertise in every aspect of urban and strategic planning. Our broad, multi-national client base reflects our outstanding track record. You will enjoy direct client contact, work on multidisciplinary projects, and be involved in: * Conducting literature reviews * Preparing community profiles and community plans * Needs analysis and research * Social and health impact assessment * Conducting interviews, focus groups and small workshops * Preparing draft project reports * Preparing workshop and focus group presentation material * Providing fieldwork support to Team Leaders We are looking for exceptional candidates who are enthusiastic, have a strong commitment to client service and a desire to continue developing professionally. If this sounds like the opportunity for you submit your application to careers@urbis.com.au

Sector: Urban and regional planning
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