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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 More Information > Website |
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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 More Information > Urbis |
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