Seminars In The Next Few Weeks

Our (photo)Voice: Children and Young People’s Joint Action Research on Student Wellbeing for All

Dr. Elga Andriana, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
Dr. Annie Gowing, Faculty of Education, UoM

Date: Wednesday 22 November

Time: 11.00-11.45

Venue: Meeting Room, Level 2, 100 Leicester Street

The term well-being refers to a state of emotional satisfaction, contentment, and self-actualisation that one achieves by concentrating on their purpose, meaning, and self-realisation. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the well-being of
students. While all students have been impacted, certain groups, such as those with
disabilities, indigenous children, and at-risk children, have been affected more severely
and are likely to experience the effects for a longer period.
In this seminar, Dr Andriana will present findings from a study that investigated wellbeing
in these groups through the use of photovoice. A team of researchers were trained with
topics of research, wellbeing and photovoice method. They then used the photovoice
method to investigate children’s wellbeing in three distinct locations – Yogyakarta,
Kupang and a jungle child community in Jambi. Findings from this unique study include
understandings of wellbeing as self-acceptance and personal growth, having a sense of
purpose, positive interpersonal relationships and enjoyment of learning. However, there
were also concerning findings, such as being tired of writing tasks, experiencing sexual
harassment, feeling excluded, and avoiding self-evaluation.

U21 FINN Scholar Success in the Digital Era – Webinar Series

The Digitization of Academia: Challenges & Opportunities for GRs & ECRs

A panel discussion where senior academics share insights, experiences and wisdom on the digitization of higher education and emerging digital developments in academia.

Panel members: Prof John Morgan, A/P Kate Coleman, A/P Jason Lodge

Date: Friday 15 December

Time: 11am-12pm AEDT