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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=339481902-05092005>OPPORTUNITIES
FOR HIGHER RESEARCH DEGREE STUDY AT THE CENTRE FOR CULTURAL RESEARCH
(CCR), UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=339481902-05092005>On Thursday, 29 September, 2-4pm the Centre
for Cultural Research at the University of Western Sydney will hold an
information session regarding opportunities for higher research degree
study. The information session will provide an opportunity for prospective
higher degree students to meet with supervisors as well as review all aspects of
the application process for the PhD and MAHons degrees.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=339481902-05092005>Please feel free to attend by coming to the
CCR in Building EBa, Parramatta Campus, University of Western Sydney at 2pm on
the day.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=339481902-05092005>RSVP to <A
href="mailto:ccr@uws.edu.au">ccr@uws.edu.au</A>. And<SPAN
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size=2> </FONT></SPAN>spread the word to others who may be
interested.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=339481902-05092005>INFORMATION ABOUT CCR</SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-US>At the CCR we
believe that higher degree research should not only be an individual effort but
a work of connection and relation. To this end we encourage interdisciplinary
research that addresses important problems in today’s complex and shifting
cultural landscape. Research at the CCR falls under five broad
themes:</SPAN></P>
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lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US>Cultural diversity and community
relations</SPAN></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-US
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US>Urban development in cultural
perspective</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 18.0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US>Art, culture and
heritage</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 18.0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-US
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US>Cultures of media, technology and
environment</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 18.0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-US
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US>Transnational
connections</SPAN></FONT></P>
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lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-US>Research at CCR
blurs the boundaries between theory and practice by emphas<SPAN
class=339481902-05092005>is</SPAN>ing not only traditional scholarly approaches
but also engaged collaboration with community, industry and government. To this
end, we encourage and assist higher research degree students to build networks
that provide strong career opportunities in their field of expertise.</SPAN></P>
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lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-US>Benefits of
studying for a higher research degree at CCR include:</SPAN></P>
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lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 6pt 0cm 0pt 22.7pt; TEXT-INDENT: -14.2pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 26.5pt"><FONT
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Expert supervision in their
chosen area<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 22.7pt; TEXT-INDENT: -14.2pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 26.5pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Lively and supportive
intellectual environment<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 22.7pt; TEXT-INDENT: -14.2pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 26.5pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Regular workshops and
seminars<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 22.7pt; TEXT-INDENT: -14.2pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 26.5pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN lang=EN-GB
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Introductory workshops on
cultural research<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Master classes taught by
leading international cultural researchers<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Opportunities for
collaboration with postgraduates from other
universities<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Dedicated postgraduate
workstations, including computer, phone etc.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Financial support for
conferences, fieldwork, and other research costs<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Opportunities for
scholarship travel to international partner research
centres<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Assistance in applying for
UWS research and conference support funds<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Training and preparation for
publication of research results<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Supervised guidance for
dissertation completion<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN lang=EN-US>Further
information and student testimonials about higher research degree study at CCR
is available at:<SPAN class=339481902-05092005> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
lang=EN-US><A
href="http://www.uws.edu.au/research/researchcentres/ccr/postgraduate">http://www.uws.edu.au/research/researchcentres/ccr/postgraduate</A></SPAN></P></SPAN></DIV>
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