28
Mar
Griffith Asia Institute Research Seminar | Neoliberalism in action: the case of a post-communist state in Eurasia (Georgia)
In this presentation, Iyanatul (Yan) Islam, Adjunct Professor, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University explores the Eurasia post-communist state of Georgia. Georgia was regarded as a case of "radical, catch-up reforms'. These reforms conform closely to the guiding principles of economic neoliberalism.
21
Mar
Griffith Asia Institute Research Seminar | The winding path to gender equality in Myanmar: how institutions, interests and ideas influence the ongoing implementation of the Government of Myanmar's National Strategic Plan for the Advancement of Women
In this presentation, Khin Khin Mra, Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor, Centre for Good Governance explores how institutions, interests and ideas have supported or hindered the path towards gender equality in Myanmar.
14
Mar
Griffith Asia Institute Research Seminar: Workplace Justice, Rights and Labour Resistance in Vietnam
In this presentation, Tu Nguyen will provide insights into the role of labour law in shaping workplace justice in Vietnam from factory workers' resistance against managerial abuse and exploitation.
13
Mar
Hominin cognitive evolution: New insights from stone-flaking experiments
Mark will first review the "standard story' of stone tool design and cognitive evolution, arguing that the consensus narrative-driven by assertions of goal-directed, top-down design processes.
08
Mar
MenziesHIQ Program Seminar Series: National Centre for Neuroimmunology & Emerging Diseases (NCNED)
Prof James Baraniuk MD is the Director, Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC. Prof Baraniuk researches the effects of exercise in relation to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Gulf War Illness. The research outcomes provides new insights into disease pathlogy, diagnoses and potential therapies.
07
Mar