The Library - Complex Ethnographies

In conversation with: Dr Niels Wouters
Join us at The Library at Sanders Place, for a discussion on complex ethnographies and the impact on our communities, courtesy of world leading researcher and designer, Dr Niels Wouters.

In a discussion spanning responsible innovation, human behaviour (and a particular emphasis on digital ethics) Dr Wouters’ approach to driving positive societal impact via collaborative projects with partners have resulted in an impressive mix of high impact, and experimental.

ABOUT:

Dr Niels Wouters PhD specialises in complex ethnographic research and his work has contributed to whole-of-government responses to substance abuse, documented technology innovation opportunities in law enforcement, improved service delivery and user experience in aged care and community health, and shaped the future of accessible public transport through human-centred testing of fare validators.

He was recently a research Principal at Paper Giant for 3+ years, leading a team to successfully complete over 25 client projects.

He was Senior Research Fellow at University of Melbourne and a Digital Media Specialist at Science Gallery Melbourne, where he was involved in creating ‘Biometric Mirror’, a global research program on AI ethics and managed the concept design and development of the largest media façade in the Southern Hemisphere, The Digital Bricks.

Hosted by Garry Williams of GROUP GROUP

Date: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

Location: The Library, Sanders Place, 11 - 15 Albert Street, Richmond 3121

Time: 12:15PM arrival for a 12:30PM start.

Sanders Place was founded on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of this land and waterways, as well as their elders, past and present. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded and the land always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

From a building and mobility perspective, we are proud that Sanders Place is a fully accessible building. Please contact hey@sandersplace.com.au to discuss any specific requirements.

Any event guests are welcome to work from Sanders Place for the day. Please contact hey@sandersplace.com.au if you'd like to take us up on this offer :)