Social Sciences Week 2022
5 September - 11 September 2022
What is Social Sciences Week?
Now in its fifth year, Social Sciences Week is a series of events held across Australia during the second week of September. Offering insights into the impact of the Social Sciences on our lives, this initiative was established to introduce Social Sciences to the wider public and discuss social and political change and the potential such change promises for our daily lives. UNSW will be participating again this year, this time digitally.
Ask a Social Scientist: Alumni Edition
UNSW Social Sciences community discusses driving positive change and shaping an inclusive society for a better tomorrow.
Ask a Social Scientist: Associate Professor Siobhan O'Sullivan with former student Eleanor Booth
Ask a Social Scientist: Professor Jan Breckenridge with former student Angela Griffin
Ask a Social Scientist: Dr Maree Higgins with former student Danya Schonberger
Ask a Social Scientist: Dr William Clapton with former student Thomas Corben
Ask a Social Scientist: Associate Professor Melanie White with former student Maya Ghattas
Events
On the Pulse: Explorations in the Social Sciences
5 September | 12pm – 1pm | We invite you to a program of talks and Q&As showcasing innovative and interdisciplinary research in the social sciences hosted by Associate Professor Mary Zournazi.
Online
Launch of an Age, Gender and Diversity Training Package - Intersectionality in Practice: Meeting needs and utilising strengths
7 September | 5.30pm – 7pm | Hear from Adjunct Associate Professor Eileen Pittaway, Dr Linda Bartolomei, Andrea Ayala and Machtelt De Vriese.
Online
Book Launch – China-Russia Strategic Alignment in International Politics
8 September | 3pm – 5pm | BOOK LAUNCH: China-Russia Strategic Alignment in International Politics by Dr Alexander Korolev.
Hybrid Event
ADA Student Trivia Competition
8 September | 4pm – 5pm | Are you good at trivia? Are you competitive? Do you like to have (nerd) fun? The trivia competition is open to all students enrolled in UNSW ADA degree programs.
Online
ADA Resume and Interview Skills Workshop
In this session, you’ll learn how to present yourself professionally and effectively articulate your strengths in your resume, cover letter and interview. You’ll also gain knowledge on how UNSW Careers can support you in your career journey.
It’s highly recommended that you upload your resume to the UNSW Resume Checker and review these short online modules (Enrolment Key: ResourceAccess) in preparation for this session.
- Online Module: Preparing Your Resume
- Online Module: Writing an Effective Cover Letter
- Online Module: Interview Skills
7 September | 12pm – 1pm
Open to all current ADA students.
Ask a Social Scientist – 2021 podcast series
If you have a difficult problem to solve, ask a social scientist!
Revisit the 2021 podcast series, hosted by Associate Professor Siobhan O’Sullivan, featuring 10 academics from across ADA.