News: School of Social Sciences
Guest lecture explores Japanese culture and business etiquette

The Department of Asian Studies recently hosted a guest lecture on Japanese Business Culture and Etiquette, as part of the Introduction to Asian Cultures course.
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New research in partnership with the Victorian Electoral Commission

In one of the most ambitious studies of its type ever conducted, university researchers have partnered with the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) to better understand voting attitudes and behaviours across the Victorian electorate.
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Announcement: Head of School, Social Sciences, Professor Simone Dennis
Appointment of Head of School, Social Sciences.
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In the Eye of the Storm Book Launch
A Literary Dinner was recently held at Soi 25 Restaurant and Bar in Sydney to celebrate the publication of Assoc. Prof. Paul Sendziuk’s co-authored book, In the Eye of the Storm: Volunteers and Australia’s Response to the HIV/AIDS Crisis.
Asian Cultures students learn Japanese etiquette
The differences in etiquette between Japan and the West can be difficult to understand for first-time visitors to Japan.
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Emeritus Professor Purnendra Jain awarded the Order of the Rising Sun
Japanese Consul-General holds Order of the Rising Sun award ceremony for Emeritus Professor Purnendra Jain in Adelaide
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Adelaide to Shanghai: Taking Australia’s game to the world
On February 19 , Wakefield Press held a book launch for Andrew Hunter’s Port Adelaide to Shanghai: Taking Australia’s game to the world.
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Dr. Deborah van Gaans: Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI) South Australian Women's Leadership Award
Dr. Deborah van Gaans has been awarded the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI) South Australian Women's Leadership Award.
Illustratio: Adelaide Journal of Politics and International Relations Publication
The student-run Politics and International Relations Association (PIRA) has published the first issue of their journal "Illustratio: Adelaide Journal of Politics and International Relations".
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Global Politics students listen in to Professor Julia Gillard
Professor Julia Gillard fielded student questions in an interview with Dr Benito Cao as part of the Introduction to Global Politics class. Topics included women in leadership and education, and how she would have handled US President Donald Trump as Prime Minister.
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