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It’s creeping up slowly…now’s the time to register! |
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Do you have an event planned for 12 to 20 September during Social Sciences Week?
Register the event details on the Social Sciences Week website, to attract a broader audience and be part of the national program.
All types of events are welcome — small or large, online or in a local venue — as long as it involves social science and is offered within a week either side of the official event dates (12-20 September). |
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Register your event
When registering your event, be sure to include an interesting description, a booking link, venue address, organiser contact details and a high quality photo, to maximise interest and attendance. The more information you can include, the better!
Still thinking about event ideas? There is still plenty of time to make a plan. Get in touch if we can help in any way: info@socialsciences.org.au |
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Featured Event: The First Inventors |
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To celebrate Social Sciences Week, and the research that helps us understand and shape society, RMIT University is proud to present celebrated Eualayai/Gamillaroi author, filmmaker and academic Larissa Behrendt AO, award-winning author and historian Billy Griffiths and one of Australia’s leading archaeologists, Sean Ulm, as they discuss their new book The First Inventors: How People Shaped a Continent.
Tuesday 15 September
6.30 - 7.30PM AEST
The Capitol, RMIT
Tickets: $10 (Mobtix available)
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Spark Grants igniting new events |
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The Blueprint Documentary and Lived Experience Panel
Wednesday 16 September
2.30 - 5.00PM AEST
Kaleide Theatre, RMIT
FREE EVENT
This documentary and lived experience panel considers the complex web of factors leading to youth offending and crime such as family and peer dynamics, community marginalisation, identity, mental health, and social media.
Register to attend the Blueprint Documentary.
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Our Stories: Make a film with your community
Wednesday 16 September
5.00 - 7.00PM AEST
Social Sciences Building, The University of Sydney
FREE EVENT
Our Stories invites community members and anyone interested in storytelling to explore how people represent their experiences and places through film.
Register to attend Our Stories.
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Why We Eat What We Eat: Food Writing, Social Science and the Stories Behind the Plate
Wednesday 16 September
6.00 - 8.30PM AEST
Macquarie University
FREE EVENT
What histories, relationships, labour, environments and social meanings might be found in a single plate? This interactive event is open to community members, students, educators, food lovers, writers and anyone curious about the hidden social life of food.
Register for Why We Eat What We Eat. |
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A Wicked Problem: AI, Copyright and Intellectual Property
Tuesday 15 September
1.00 - 3.00PM AEST
The University of Queensland and Online
FREE EVENT
Whether you are curious about emerging technologies, navigating questions of copyright and intellectual property, or interested in how AI is reshaping legal and ethical frameworks, this event offers valuable insights and fresh perspectives.
Register to attend A Wicked Problem. |
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Featured Event: The Great Debate |
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The Great Debate is back for its fourth big year!
Join us for an evening of compelling debate as six of Australia’s premier academics argue for and against the state of Australian politics.
Don’t miss this thought-provoking event, packed with engaging discussions and opportunities for audience participation. Proudly presented by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the National Library of Australia, the Great Debate promises an evening that will challenge your perspectives and ignite your curiosity.
Thursday 17 September
4.00 - 6.00PM
The National Library of Australia
$20/$10 concession
Ticket price includes entry to the Great Student Debate featuring student debaters from Lakeland Senior High School, Perth and Hurlstone Agricultural High School, NSW.
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Acknowledging SSW Sponsors |
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Many thanks to the organisations that have signed on to sponsor Social Sciences Week 2026. With their support, SSW2026 can reach more people in more places. |
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Principal Sponsor
RMIT University |
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