Events at Institute for Land Water and Society Upcoming Events

The Institute conducts regular workshops, conferences, forums, public seminars and information evenings. The aim of these events is to disseminate scientific knowledge and enhance the capacity of our partners and the wider community to contribute effectively to processes addressing rural and regional sustainability. Sharing the wealth of knowledge generated at ILWS meets an important goal to engage with the community about shared issues and concerns.

The changing nature of our rural neighbourhoods

Our rural neighbourhoods are changing. The ‘tree change' phenomenon is bring an influx of new residents, but at the same time some rural communities are declining. What challenges and opportunities do these changes bring for our local communities, businesses, governance and environment?

Hosted by the ILWS 'demographic change in rural areas' integration group, come along and hear about the latest research on this topic and gain perspectives from local landholders and business leaders. The forum includes a feedback session to discuss future research needs. PROGRAM

Wednesday, 26 November, 2008
9.30 - 4.00pm
CD Blake Theatre, Charles Sturt University, Thurgoona

Speakers include:
Prof Jim Walmsley (UNE),
Dr Neil Argent (UNE),
Dr Angela Ragusa (CSU), and
Cameron McKern (YCDCo)

Local and State Government, CMA's, local industry and business, NGO's, landholders, researchers and all those interested in land use change are welcome to attend. The forum is free and catering is included. RSVP to Kris Deegan on 02 6051 9992 or kdeegan@csu.edu.au by 19 November. FLYER

International Consortium for Social Development Conference

Kathmandu, Nepal 26-28 November 2008

The Asia-Pacific Branch of the consortium will hold their biannual International Conference on Social Development and Transition: Paths for Global-Local Partnership. For further details contact Manohar Pawar mpawar@csu.edu.au, a researcher at CSU and president of the Asia-Pacific branch.

Previous Events

Previous events held by the Institute for Land, Water and Society