Latest News and Events
Keep up to date with our latest news and events
News
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Maintaining brain health as we age
The Brain Health and Natural Medicine conference presents recent research on the effects of natural supplements on brain health.
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Mental gyms reap younger minds
A daily mental 'work-out' has given a group of over 50s the brain performance of younger people a Swinburne clinical trial has shown.
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Historical Justice and Memory conference
Leading scholars will gather at Swinburne to explore how societies confront past injustices and come to terms with difficult pasts.
Publications
- Alumni News - The Alumni Newsletter is a quarterly e-zine for alumni, staff and friends of Swinburne University of Technology, featuring the latest campus news, updates on teaching and research, profiles on Swinburne graduates, and upcoming events and activities.
- E-Journal of Applied Psychology (E-JAP) - he E-Journal of Applied Psychology (E-JAP) is a peer-reviewed journal which is a resource for the latest findings relating to clinical and social issues in Applied Psychology.
- Inside Swinburne - Inside Swinburne is the University's corporate profile brochure. It gives a snapshot of our research, learning and teaching, industry and international links and commitment to sustainability.
- International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society (iJETS) - The International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society (iJETS) is a multi-disciplinary journal, focusing on the complex relationship between science and technology and their wider socio-cultural contexts.
- Swinburne Magazine - Swinburne Magazine is a quarterly national magazine distributed via The Australian newspaper, provides a glimpse of the high quality research being undertaken within the university, as well as partnerships with industry, community, other research organisations and government.
Coming Events
- Student "Boot Camps" 2012
In 2012 the Faculty of Life and Social Sciences will run "boot camps" targeted specific groups of students. Newly enrolled students, international students, students making the transition from TAFE and students who have previously experienced difficulty with their studies are invited to attend the tailored boot camps. - Brain Health and Natural Medicine
Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 February 2012 Swinburne's Centre for Human Psychopharmacology brings together experts to present recent research on effects of natural medicines and nutritional supplements on health and brain function and effects on clinical mental health. Registrations now open. - The Historical Justice and Memory Conference
Tuesday 14th - Friday 17th February 2012
Swinburne will be hosting the Historical Justice and Memory Conference which is the first non-virtual gathering of a network established by Swinburne researchers and promotes conversations across disciplinary boundaries and across national boundaries.
There will be two keynote lectures open to the public: Prominent human rights campaigner Rama Mani and Australian Indigenous Social Justice Commissioner, Mick Gooda.
- School Education Programs
A program for 2012 is currently being developed.
Event Wrap Ups
- Postgraduate Studies in Psychology Information Session. This session covered all further study in psychology, from 4th year courses (Honours and Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology) to Masters and Doctorate options, as well as our courses in Human Services Counselling and Family Therapy. Key speaker was A/prof Greg Murray. Watch video of the Session
- Parent's Orientation Evening. Learn more about where your child is studying. Parents of commencing undergraduate students can view this presentation, which is designed to introduce parents to the University and the Faculty. View slides.
- Castaway with Catherine Deveny. Media and Communication lecturer Esther Milnehosted “Castaway with Catherine Deveny” a session of Desert Island flicks at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). More
- DataBlitz on Vaccines was held on 30 April 2010. The event was well attended and received very positive feedback from those present. View video of DataBlitz on Vaccines
- DataBlitz on Journalism was held on 28 May 2010. The topics discussed included 'Journalism Discourse: Security and professionalism', 'Media Training: Time Journalists fought back', 'Exploring new models of journalism'. View video of DataBlitz on Journalism
- The Chancellor's Lecture Series lecture on Journalism in the Digital Age was held on 3 June 2010. Presenters were Dr Margaret Simons, Mr Jonathan Green and Mr Steve Harris with facilitator Ms Kathy Bowlen. View the video of the lecture.
