1. The 3rd International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR)
Final call for abstract submissions and applications
ICUR is a Monash-Warrick Alliance endeavour, spanning two days with conference presenters from across the world linked together by cutting-edge video conferencing technology. It is an exclusively undergraduate forum designed to showcase the best in undergraduate research from across the globe, and to provide a supportive yet critical environment for talented young scholars. The theme of the conference is “Current research issues in your discipline or area”. Submissions are welcomed from all disciplines and perspectives that contribute to that conference theme.
This is the final call for papers for the ICUR hosted by the Monash-Warrick Alliance.
Closing deadline for abstract submissions and applications is midnight on Friday 22nd May.
For more information download the ICUR 2015 Call for Papers
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2. Breaking down the silos- Health – Justice Partnerships– the new model for improving access to justice
Presenter Linda Gyorki, Senior Project Manager and Lawyer at Inner Melbourne Community Legal will present the findings of her Churchill Fellowship which saw her travel to the USA, UK, Canada in 2014 to research the practical and ethical barriers of integrating legal assistance into a health-care setting.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Time: 6pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria
RSVP: By Thursday 11th June to law-marketing@monash.edu
Cost: Free
Download the flyer here
3. Book Launch – Proof of Birth by Melissa Castan and Paula Gerber
Australia has not yet achieved universal birth registration, which means that many people without a birth certificate struggle to enjoy the benefits of citizenship. In particular, people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, rural and remote communities and culturally and linguistically diverse communities, are overrepresented in the number of unregistered births.
This book draws together the work of a range of experts from diverse fields who present recent developments and strategies designed to overcome the barriers to accessing the birth registration systems. This event will be launched by Professor Megan Davis, Professor of Law, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, UNSW and Chair of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Date: Thursday 28th May 2015
Time: 6pm
Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Hall, 120 Swanston Street Melbourne
RSVP: by Thursday 21 May to law-marketing@monash.edu (essential for catering purposes)
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4. Access to Justice Symposium
ACJI & AIJA Symposium: Access to Justice – taking the next steps
The Australian Centre for Justice Innovation at Monash University and the Australasian Institute for Judicial Administration are hosting a one-day Symposium that will bring together senior judicial officers, researchers and policy-makers from around Australia to explore and discuss the opportunities and challenges arising from the Productivity Commission’s Access to Justice Arrangements Inquiry report.
The Symposium will consider how the issues of costs, timeliness, obligations and processes impact upon accessing the justice system as well as examining issues relating to Legal Aid and Legal Centres. The Symposium will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions from senior judicial officers, administrators and researchers, including Dr Warren Mundy, Commissioner, Productivity Commission, His Honour Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Cannon AM, Adelaide Magistrates Court, The Honourable Justice John Middleton, Federal Court of Australia, and Mr Mark Woods, Chair of the Law Institute of Victoria’s Access to Justice Committee.
Date: Friday 26 June 2015
Time: 8.45am – 5.00pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers
Special Price: $300 (inc GST) for Monash Staff and Student (Equal to the Speaker rate – Normal rate $495)
If you would like to attend as a delegate or as a speaker, please forward your Expression of interest to:nina.massara@monash.edu.
Registration closes 5.00pm, Friday, 12 June 2015
**Places are limited!**
5. Wellbeing in the Law 2015
Monash Law Students are cordially invited by Mr Lloyd England to attend Wellbeing in the Law 2015.
Panel Session – hosted by Monash University Law Faculty
Tuesday May 12, 2015 from 6.30 – 8.30 PM
- The Honourable Justice Shane Marshall – Federal Court of Australia
- Mr John Canning – Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
- Professor David Copolov OAM – Pro Vice-Chancellor, Monash University
- Chaired by Professor Bryan Horrigan – Dean, Monash Law Faculty
- Special Guest Mrs Marie Jepson – Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation
Plus exciting launch of new wellbeing initiatives for Law Students and Faculty Staff
Refreshments available. RSVP essential.
For further information download the flyer