Networked crises? Banning, limiting or embracing smartphones in Australian Schools
Lecture
This Social Sciences Week event is presented by the Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS) and the School of Sociology at the Australian National University. This public panel features three social scientists who research the intersections of young people, digitalisation, data, surveillance,…
The Evolution of Mexican Music in the 20th and 21st Centuries
Performance
An interdisciplinary talk regarding the evolution of Mexican Music presented by Irma Enriquez in collaboration with Jacqueline Buswell This paper and performance has been prepared by Jacqueline Buswell and Irma Enriquez and will give you a taste of the contemporary concert music from Mexico. It…
What is wrong with demographic theory today?
Seminar
It is a common observation that demography, as a field of inquiry, is weak on theory. For many researchers this is not a serious problem, but for those looking for a scientific explanation of how national populations operate as ‘enduring collectivities’ (Samuel Preston), it is. This presentation…
Book launch: Social Beings, Future Belongings
Book launch
Social Beings, Future Belongings is a collection of sociological essays that address an increasingly relevant matter: what does belonging look like in the twenty-first century? The book critically explores the concept of belonging and how it can respond to contemporary problems in not only the…
Beyond the corruption indices: Better tools for measurement and assessment
Seminar
In this special methods seminar, Professor Johnston will reflect on his career and use of methods in the corruption space, and pose questions on how we might generate better indicators of the effects (if any) of anti-corruption policies. Critically analysing the limitations of current corruption…
Cross-sectional average length of life by parity: Example using the US data
Seminar
High-income countries experienced significant fertility changes since the middle of 20th century. Traditionally researchers measure the fertility changes by utilising total fertility rate, mean age at childbirth, and parity progression ratio in cohort and period perspectives. However, the cohort…
Learn about the study of demography at ANU Open Day
Advisory session
Come join us at ANU Open Day 2019 and you’ll have the opportunity to learn about studying demography at ANU. Our academic experts will be on-hand all day on Level 2 of the Marie Reay Teaching Centre (Building #155) in Kambri to guide you through your study options and…