CCCS Symposium: Building Australian Cultural Studies: the work of Graeme Turner

Event Details

Date:

Friday, 31 August 2012

Time:

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Room:

Auditorium, Level 2

UQ Location:

Sir Llew Edwards Building (St Lucia)

URL:

http://cccs.uq.edu.au/turner-symposium

Event category(s):

Full Description:: Graeme Turner has played a key role in the development of Australian cultural and media studies. Throughout his long and distinguished career his innovative scholarship has had a significant impact on developing this interdisciplinary field in Australia and internationally. His contribution to building improved research support and recognition for the humanities, as well as the legacy of his Cultural Research Network, has been lasting and significant. On September 2, Graeme Turner will step down from his role as Director of the Centre for Critical and Cultural Studies at the University of Queensland, before retiring from the University in early 2013. This symposium has been planned to allow Graeme’s colleagues to reflect on their engagement with his work, its influence and its impact. It will immediately be followed by a reception in the Terrace Room, Sir Llew Edwards Bldg.