Register here to attend the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia's 2023 Annual Events. Please note: all ticket sales will close at 11.55pm, Thursday 16 November 2023.

New Fellows Presentations | Thursday 23 November | 2.00 - 4.00pm
Centenary Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Free event

Each year, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia elects the most distinguished social scientists in Australia as Fellows. These New Fellows will join the ranks of over 700 of Australia’s leading researchers and professionals across the social science disciplines.

This event will provide an opportunity to welcome the 2023 New Fellows and to recognise their outstanding contributions to the social sciences. Each New Fellow will have three minutes to discuss their research in an engaging and informative presentation.

2023 Cunningham Lecture | Thursday 23 November | 4.30 - 5.30pm
Centenary Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Free event

'Risks and opportunities: Building social contexts for young children’s digital interactions'
Distinguished Professor Susan Danby

Exploring the complex intersection between young children and digital technologies begins with understanding children's participation within social contexts involving their digital interactions. With the rapid advancement of technology, young children are increasingly engaging with digital devices and platforms. Concerns over passive consumption often override opportunities for young children to actively participate in their digital worlds. Creating collaborative social contexts can support children's digital experiences to be educational, and encourage critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. We delve into the importance of providing young children with digital tools that enhance their social worlds, promote collaboration, and enable meaningful connections with peers, families and others. We will explore various strategies and best practices for creating safe and supportive social contexts for children's digital interactions, encompassing considerations such as digital citizenship education, parental involvement, and data and privacy. In unravelling the world of young children and digital technologies, we consider how we can proactively shape social contexts in which they navigate the digital landscape. We have the potential to empower a future generation of digitally literate global citizens.

The 2023 Cunningham Lecture will be delivered by Distinguished Professor Susan Danby FASSA. Professor Danby is recognised internationally as one of Australia’s leading experts in early years language and social interaction, childhood studies, and young children’s engagement with digital technologies.

2023 Annual Dinner | Thursday 23 November | 7.00 - 10.00pm
The Marion, Canberra
Tickets: $150pp

The Academy's Annual Dinner is an opportunity to celebrate the work of the Academy across the year, recognise the achievements of the 2023 Paul Bourke Award Winners, and welcome the 2023 New Fellows.

2023 Symposium - Digital Society: Social science perspectives for a better future | Friday 24 November | 9.00am - 4.00pm
National Library of Australia, Canberra
Tickets: from $100 - 300

Explore critical issues surrounding our current and future digital world at the 2023 Annual Symposium, Digital Society: Social science perspectives for a better future.

Engage with experts from diverse social science fields as we explore lessons learned from past experiences with technology and AI and apply these to today’s rapidly changing landscape. Dive into conversations on digital inclusion, accessibility, equity, and the risks associated with the transition to a global digital society. Join us to consider the future opportunities, challenges, and risks that arise as human and digital society become more integrated.

This symposium will tackle the pivotal policy and social questions that demand our attention as we navigate the path forward. Be a part of shaping a better future by joining us at this thought-provoking event.

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