Centre for Integrated Human Studies

At each of these informal seminars, two short talks are given by staff or students about their country of origin.

The talks may feature history, geography, food, music, religion or whatever the speaker chooses.

Discussion (socialisation) follows, with ethnic refreshments provided.

This series is organised by the School of Anatomy and Human Biology, the Centre for Integrated Human Studies and the Postgraduate Students' Association.

It is also supported by a grant from the UWA Diversity Initiative Fund through the Equity and Diversity Office.

Seminar objectives

• Share experiences, ideas, values and emotions about what it is like to live in Australia and elsewhere in the world.
• Encourage communication between students and staff members by creating an informal forum of discussion.
• Provide students and staff from non-English speaking backgrounds with a supportive environment where they can improve their public-speaking skills.
• Promote social integration of students and staff by removing barriers caused by misunderstandings based on culture, lifestyles or language.
• Establish a social network for newcomers, either students or staff, in order to minimise the risks of social isolation and maximise inclusiveness.
• Explore the differences that make each culture unique and the similarities that allow people to connect with each other.

Above all, these seminars aim to celebrate diversity and promote friendship.