First-year units in Integrated Human Studies will be available at The University of Western Australia in 2011.

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As we load our postgraduate courses to our online learning Virtual Learning Environment, we are constantly coming across new and up-to-date resources. It is difficult to choose a short list for our recommended reading lists – but the beauty of our social constructivist eLearning model is that we expect our students to read outside the lists and to critically evaluate new information themselves, and thus to contribute to course content.

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We’re nearly at the end of our seminar series and I think you’ll agree we have had some fascinating topics and excellent speakers. It’s good to see many “regulars” attending and enjoying the opportunity to learn from the different perspectives on the topics, and participating in the discussions afterwards.  The final seminar – “Caring for an ageing population” – will be of interest to many who may be looking after aged parents or grandparents, or planning for their own old age.

NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOROne of the aims of Integrated Human Studies is to understand what it means to be human, and here at the School of Anatomy and Human Biology at UWA a great deal of research is carried out into what humans are and what they do. Increasingly the research takes into account not just scientific aspects but also social and cultural considerations. A recently completed doctorate by Susan Clifford looked into the effects of Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work practices in the mining industry

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Our first seminar on music was a wonderful example of the breadth of knowledge and interest that speakers can impart. The topic of music was one that probably everyone in the audience could personally relate to, and our speakers gave us new insights into its evolutionary history and relevance to human wellbeing.  The Centre has been very busy while students had their mid-year break.  We have created a Certificate course that comprises the first four units of the existing Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies. 

 We’re nearly at the end of our first semester seminar series and again have been treated to fascinating insights and ideas from a range of speakers.  The last seminar on humans and animals on May 20 promises to be equally interesting. 

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It was good to meet some regular seminar attendees and some new faces at the Sun Fair on April 5.

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Our 2009 Semester 1 seminar series, “Being Human” began on March 11