Latest News and Events
An introduction to meditation with a focus on natural healing
Who: CPACS Visiting Professor, the Venerable Thich Minh Tam accompanied by a Tibetan monk
What: An introduction to meditation with a focus on natural healing
When: Wednesday May 29th from 5 - 7pm followed by tasty vegetarian spring rolls after the class
Where: CPACS Gallery
Why: Numerous studies have shown that regular meditation improves health, memory, sense of self and empathy, and alleviates stress.
Cost: Donations
Why are Sri Lankan Tamils seeking refuge in Australia?
And why are we keeping them locked up?
Brami Jegan, Sri Lanka Human Rights Project, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney
Professor Ben Saul, Professor of International Law, University of Sydney
Dr Lesley Lynch, New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties ASIO Campaign
Refugees from war and repression in Sri Lanka have a genuine fear of persecution in a country rapidly deteriorating into dictatorship. Tamil communities are terrorised by a tyrannical regime, and political and judicial safeguards are being destroyed. But even if their claims are accepted, asylum seekers here in Australia are detained indefinitely because ASIO deems them to be a potential security risk. Some have gone on hunger strike. ASIO assessments cannot be challenged in court and the victims have no right to see the evidence against them.
How do we change this?
New Law School Annexe SR 346, Weds 8 May, 4.30pm to 6.00pm
For further details and to view the poster, please click here
‘Terrorism’ in Middle Eastern Journalism
How are the phenomena labeled in the West as ‘terrorism’ defined and debated in local media outlets in Afghanistan, Iran, Middle East and North Africa?
Speaker:
Nushin Arbabzadah
Nushin Arbabzadah is a lecturer in International Area Studies at the UCLA International Institute and a Research Scholar at the Center for the Study of Women, also at UCLA. A former BBC journalist, she is the author of several books including Afghan Rumour Bazaar (Hurst Publishers, 2013).
In it, she reveals the everyday absurdities of lives framed against the backdrop of a savage war. Among the individuals, fables and dilemmas are ‘Why are Imams Telling Us About Nail Polish?’, ‘Afghanistan’s Jewish Heritage’, ‘The Resurgence of Afghanistan's Spiritual Bazaar’, and Malalai of Maiwand, who turned her headscarf
into a banner and led a successful rebellion against the British.
Mackie Building Rm 107, Weds March 27, 12.30 - 2.00 pm
For more information: arts.cpacs@usyd.edu.au
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Ten years to the day since the invasion of Iraq began......What did the anti-war protests achieve?
Donna Mulhearn, Peace activist and Human Shield, just returned from latest visit to Iraq.
Associate Professor Jake Lynch, Director, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney.
Also featuring: World premiere of
Lion Hearts
A short film by Nuts and Balts Media, reflecting with Australian peace activists from 2003.
New Law Building LT 024, Weds March 20, 5.00 - 6.30 pm
For more information: arts.cpacs@usyd.edu.au
For further details and to view the poster, please click here
New CPACS Prizes established
On 2nd December CPACS established 2 anuual prizes for outstanding students in the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies program. The prizes were named to honour the late Gordon Rodley and Cheryl Minks:
The Gordon Rodley Prize in Peace and Conflict Studies
Established in recognition of the contribution of Gordon Rodley to the creation of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies
To be awarded annually to the student showing the greatest proficiency in the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
The Cheryl Minks Prize in Peace and Conflict Studies
Established in recognition of the contribution of Cherul Minks to the discipline of Peace and Conflict Studies
To be awarded annually to the student who submits the best Dissertation in the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
CPACS is currently taking donations to support the financial component of the prizes. Contributions will be greatly appreciated and can be made by filling out the attached donation form and faxing or mailing it to the CPACS office. Donations are tax deductable.
West Papua in the news
Jim Elmslie from CPACS' West Papua Project writes that 'independent monitors would provide a credible probe of Papua deaths' in his latest article "Mine killings put a vital treaty at risk" in The Age Newspaper, August 3, 2009. View the full article
CPACS student wins international essay contest
CPACS student, Paul Duffil, has won the 2008 Isaac Roet Prize for his essay "A Meta-Intervention for the Israel-Palestine Conflict Incorporating Economic and Social Justice Issues".
The Isaac Roet Prize is an international essay contest about the promotion of world peace through economic interaction.
Initially submitted as his final assignment for PACS6911 Key Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies at CPACS, Paul's prize-winning essay is now available for download from the Isaac Roet Prize website.
CPACS congratulates Paul on this wonderful achievement.
New CPACS Prizes established
On 2nd December 2008 CPACS established 2 anuual prizes for outstanding students in the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies program. The prizes were named to honour the late Gordon Rodley and Cheryl Minks:
The Gordon Rodley Prize in Peace and Conflict Studies
Established in recognition of the contribution of Gordon Rodley to the creation of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies
To be awarded annually to the student showing the greatest proficiency in the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
The Cheryl Minks Prize in Peace and Conflict Studies
Established in recognition of the contribution of Cherul Minks to the discipline of Peace and Conflict Studies
To be awarded annually to the student who submits the best Dissertation in the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
The prizes will be awared for the first time this year, recognising student achievement in 2009.
CPACS is currently taking donations to support the financial component of the prizes. Contributions will be greatly appreciated and can be made by filling out the attached donation form and faxing or mailing it to the CPACS office. Donations are tax deductable.
New website content
CONTESTED SPACES VIDEO PROJECT
The CPACS website has adopted an interesting and educational project headed by independent film producer, Simon James.
The Contested Spaces Video Project consists of a series of 10 minute video talks on conflict issues around the world and is supported by introductory texts, suggested reading lists, web links and images.
Conference photos
- Photos from the 1 day conference "What Works and What Doesn't? New Direction in Conflict Intervention" are now available on the events section of our website.
- Photos from the 2 day conference "Iraq Never Again: Ending War, Building Peace" are now available on the events section of our website.