The UNESCO Observatory Multi-Disciplinary Research in the Arts
Personnel
Lindy Joubert, Director of the inaugural UNESCO Observatory Multi-Disciplinary Research in the Arts.
The UNESCO Observatory facilitates capacity building and community strengthening projects using the arts, education and culture working inter-disciplinarily with partners. Over the last two years a design for the Ministry of Education in the Cook Islands; an eco-tourist resort in the Torres Strait Islands; a health centre outside Lae in Papua New Guinea; the design of a health, education vocational training centre at Gichocho, Kenya, Africa; and the design for a cultural centre at Point Nepean, Victoria are some of the projects achieved. A Cultural Village project is underway to build the health, wellbeing and empowerment of communities in collaboration with NGOs, government and local groups across twelve countries. Ms. Joubert is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at The University of Melbourne; worked as a consultant at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris from 2000 to 2003; and has had thirty-four international exhibitions of paintings.
Advisory Board
Michael Arnold, Barrister and Solicitor in Supreme Court of Victoria since 1967, Member of Parliament 1982-1988, Judge of the Accident Compensation Tribunal 1992-1994, National Panel Chair of Financial Ombudsman Service
Michael Arnold has been an attorney, solicitor and proctor of the Supreme Court of NSW since 1976, and a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria since 1966. He has been the National Panel Chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service, Investments, Life Insurance & Superannuation since 2003. He is currently Tolling Customer Ombudsman. Prior tenures include Referee, Alternate Panel Chair and Adjudicator in the Insurance Ombudsman Service (1996-2003); Senior Legal Consultant and Mediation Specialist (1992-1996); Judge and Deputy President of the Accident Compensation Tribunal in Victoria (1990-1992); and Member of the Legislative Council of the Victorian Parliament (1982-1988).
Dr Steve Curry, Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE), The University of Melbourne
Dr Steven Curry, BA (Hons), PhD, is a specialist in Criminal Justice Ethics and Welfare Ethics. He has worked as a consultant and research partner on issues of ethics and professional practice with government, non-government and other organisations. His current research partners include Victoria Police and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth). His latest book Ethics: A beginner’s guide was published in 2008. His fields of special interest include Community Arts and Mental Health, Policing Ethics, Organisational Ethics, “Modal” non-traditional ethics and Inter-cultural history of philosophy.
Dr Helen Drennen, Principal, Wesley College Melbourne
Helen Drennen became Principal of Wesley College, Melbourne, on 2 June 2003. She is the 16th Principal in the history of the school which was founded in 1866, and the first female to be appointed to this leadership role. Prior to becoming Principal of Wesley College, Helen was the Academic Director for the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), based in Wales UK (1997-2002), and the Director for the Asia Pacific Region, based in Singapore (2002-2003). Before her overseas appointments, Helen held the position of Head of Campus, Glen Waverley at Wesley College (1994-1997). In October 2007 she completed the Advanced Management Program in The Harvard Business School at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Helen’s early scientific research work on learning and visual pathway development has been published, as has her more recent work in curriculum in international education. Since returning to Wesley as Principal, she has established the Wesley College Institute for innovation in education, the first research institute of its type located in a school. In partnership with the Aboriginal people of Fitzroy Crossing she has also developed the Yiramalay/Wesley Studio School to be launched in 2010. She is currently an elected member of: The State Executive of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA); The Governing Board of the International Baccalaureate; The Board of the Centre for Strategic Education (CSE) Australia and she is the newly elected Chair of the APS Heads (2010-2012). Helen brings extensive experience in national and international education at the primary and secondary levels to her current role as Principal of one of Australia’s largest co-educational independent schools.
Professor David Dunt, Founding Director, Centre for Health Policy, Programs and Economics, Melbourne School of Population Health, The University of Melbourne
Professor David Dunt (MBBS, FFPH, PhD) is a public health specialist and epidemiologist with major interests in health program evaluation and health services research. His main current interests are in the integration of health services, particularly in the primary care sector, and community-based health promotion projects. Over the years he has evaluated and researched a wide variety of health programs and services in the fields of health promotion, health technology assessment, palliative care and the care of severely intellectually handicapped children. He has published around 160 academic papers and other reports. He is a medical graduate of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Medical School at The University of Melbourne with a PhD in Public Health from Monash University and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health (of the Royal College of Physicians, UK). David has been involved in the development of a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the university, most importantly the Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (GDEB) in 1991. His postgraduate teaching currently includes supervision of PhD students, the MPH, GDEB, the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Research and Evaluation as well as the Corporate Awards Program for public servants of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.
Professor Ruth Fincher, Department of Resource Management and Geography, Melbourne School of Land and Environment, The University of Melbourne, Interim Director of its Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, Deputy Vice President of the University's Academic Board
Professor Ruth Fincher is also Deputy Vice President of the University’s Academic Board. Since 2008 she has been Interim Director of the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, a new interdisciplinary initiative seeking to coordinate and augment research at the University of Melbourne that links social and environmental aspects of sustainability. Previously she was Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (2003-2006) and Professor of Urban Planning (1997-2006), also at the University of Melbourne. She was Director of the Australian Centre at the University of Melbourne in the mid 1990s, and held positions as Assistant Professor of Geography at McGill University (Canada), and McMaster University (Canada) in the 1980s. In the early 1990s, she worked as Research Manager in the Federal Government’s Bureau of Immigration Research. Professor Fincher holds a PhD in Geography from Clark University, a Master of Arts from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Melbourne. She was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia in 2002. Professor Fincher is widely published internationally.
Dr Angela Hass, Art Historian, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne, Professional Yoga Therapist and Kinesiologist
Dr Angela Hass, PhD (Munich), trained as a gilder before undertaking studies in art history at the University of Munich where her doctoral thesis was concerned with the sculptural works of Adolf von Hildebrand. In 1985 she commenced teaching in the Department of Fine Arts at The University of Melbourne where she retains a position as academic associate. In 1989 she was appointed as a lecturer in Public and Environmental Art in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning. She was a foundation member of the Public Art Committee of the National Trust. In addition to contributions on Melbourne sculptures and tapestries, Angela has published on the Northern Renaissance, and particularly Reformation art which remains a main focus of her research. Dr Hass is also a professional yoga therapist and kinesiologist.
Associate Professor Margaret Kelaher, Centre for Health Policy, Programs and Economics, Melbourne School of Population Health, The University of Melbourne
Associate Professor Margaret Kelaher has developed a strong reputation in health services research and social epidemiology. Her work has a unique focus, bringing an evidence and intervention based approach to understanding complex social issues. Professor Kelaher’s work has two equity focused streams; addressing disparities in health service use and examining the effectiveness of interventions in reducing health inequalities. Her findings have influenced immediate policy decisions, and have contributed to the overall body of knowledge. She has published around 60 peer-reviewed publications (and has submitted a further seven), 17 major reports and 8 book chapters. She has also given 33 conference presentations and four of which have been invited presentations. Through competitive grants and tenders since starting at CHPPE, she has attracted nearly $4 million in funding. Professor Kelaher has collaborated with other eminent researchers in her field, both nationally and internationally.
Paul O’Dwyer, Senior Counsel, Victorian Bar
Paul O’Dwyer Senior Counsel, Victorian Bar, LL B (Monash), B Juris was appointed Senior Counsel in 2002. He was admitted to practice in 1971 and has been an accredited mediator since 1995. Paul O’Dwyer’s areas of practice include Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation, Commercial Law, Criminal Law/Intervention/Compensation, Equal Opportunity and Personal Injuries. The Mediation areas include Commercial Law, Insurance, Professional Negligence and Trade Practices.
Professor Paul Smyth, Centre for Public Policy, The University of Melbourne and The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (to be confirmed)
Professor Paul Smyth is Professorial Fellow in Social Policy and coordinator of the Masters of Social Policy program. Co-funded by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the University of Melbourne, Paul's chair appointment is to lead research and development policy around partnership solutions to Australia's social problems. He was the Director of Social Policy in the School of Social Work and Social Policy at the University of Queensland. Prior to this he was senior researcher at Uniya, the Jesuit social research and action centre at Kings Cross, Sydney.
Reference Group
Professor Frank Larkins, Chair of UNESCO Observatory Advisory and Reference Group, Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Global Relations and DVC Research and Former Dean of Science
Professor Frank Larkins former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations) has had a distinguished career in academia taking a leading role in university life, dynamic leadership, as well as his achievements in research, teaching, sport, mentoring, and engagement with industry, other universities and government. Frank Larkins is a Victorian Rhodes Scholar, university leader, distinguished chemist, researcher, and active scientist. He is a graduate of the University of Melbourne – BSc (Honours) MSc, DSc and BEd – and of Oxford University – Diploma Advanced Mathematics, DPhil. He is a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) from 1990 to 2005. In January 2006, Professor Larkins was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Melbourne. With the restructure of his portfolio, the title changed to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations) in June 2008. He also holds the positions of Professor of Chemistry in the University of Melbourne and Chief Scientist, Energy for the Victorian Government Department of Primary Industries. He has also served as Dean of Science (1997–98) and Dean of Land and Food Resources (2005). In 2001, Professor Larkins was made a Member of the Order of Australia and in 2003 received the Centenary Medal from the Australian Government. He maintains strong connections with a number of universities including Oxford and the institutions where he has held academic appointments including Battelle Institute, Columbus University (USA), Monash University, University of Tasmania and University of Oregon.
Professor Graham Brown, Director, Nossal Institute
Professor Graham V Brown, MB BS(Melb), FRACP, MPH(Harvard), PhD(Melb), FAFPHM. FACTM Formerly the James Stewart Professor of Medicine at the University of Melbourne and Head of the Department of Medicine (Royal Melbourne Hospital/Western Hospital), Graham Brown is Foundation Director of the Nossal Institute for Global Health, the University of Melbourne. Professor Brown worked in Tanzania and Papua New Guinea before commencing a research career studying immunity to malaria, ending as Head of the Divison of Infection and Immunity at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. Following the closure of Fairfield Hospital, he created the Victorian Infectious Diseases Service at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, stepping down as Head in 2006. He was Head of the Department of Medicine (RMH/WH) at the University of Melbourne from 1999 to 2007. He is author or co-author of 210 publications. He is currently Chair of the Malaria Vaccine Advisory Committee of the World Health organization and the Scientific Consultants Group of the USAID Malaria Vaccine Development Program.
Dr Patricia McLean, Director, Academic Enrichment Services
Dr Patricia McLean is Director, Academic Enrichment Services. Patricia McLean’s career began as a teacher, working in some of Victoria’s most disadvantaged schools. She has worked as a lecturer (in special education, educational evaluation and language education) at Phillip Institute (later RMIT) and La Trobe universities and as a research fellow at the Australian Council of Educational Research. Patricia has held senior administrative appointments at the University of Melbourne since 1996, with particular responsibility for student services and transition programs supporting students from diverse backgrounds and for equity and diversity policy. Patricia McLean has written extensively in the equity area, particularly mental health, disability access and support for students from non-English speaking backgrounds. She was on the project team responsible for developing the CATS web resource (Creating Accessible Teaching and Support) and is on the editorial review board of the UK-based Widening Participation Journal. Patricia McLean is currently seconded to the Office of the Vice Chancellor to manage the Strategy Office associated with overseeing implementation of the University’s Growing Esteem strategy – the most significant change in the University of Melbourne’s 150-year history. In this role she is accountable to the Vice Chancellor for overall coordination and monitoring of the implementation process, and for communicating progress in implementing the strategy internally to University staff and students and externally to key stakeholders. Patricia McLean has a BA, B Special Ed and M Ed from Monash and a professional doctorate in Education from La Trobe.
Associate Professor Harry Minas, Director, International Centre for Mental Health
Associate Professor Harry Minas is the Director of CIMH and VTPU. He graduated in medicine and surgery, and medical science, from the University of Melbourne, and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in 1985. In 1988 he was invited to take up the position of foundation director of the VTPU. He has served as a member of the Executive of the Mental Health Council of Australia and on numerous state, national and international boards and committees, and has been a member of state and national ministerial advisory groups. He has led the development of research, teaching and service development activities in the area of transcultural mental health and in the field of international mental health development. He has been a consultant to the Commonwealth Department of Human Services, the International Organization for Migration, and the World Health Organization, and leads a WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Prof Minas was recently appointed to the WHO International Panel of Experts on Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Associate Professor Robyn Sloggett, Director, Cultural Materials Centre
Associate Professor Robyn Sloggett is Director of the Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation (CCMC). She was previously Deputy Director and Grimwade Chief Conservator in the Ian Potter Museum of Art. Robyn is currently a member of the University’s Cultural Collections Committee; founded and is Production Manager for the Melbourne Journal of Technical Studies in Art; is a member of the Collections Committee of the Library Board, State Library of Victoria; and is currently Chair of the Indemnification Committee Arts Victoria. In the past she has been a member of a number of editorial boards and organising committees. She was a Board Member of the Ian Potter Museum of Art from 2000 to 2005, a Foundation Director of AusHeritage, a member of the Federal Government’s Conservation and Collection Management Working Party of the Heritage Collections Council, and both a State and National President of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM Inc). She has been a member of course advisory committees for both the University of Canberra and Deakin University. She is an associate of the School of Enterprise and the Centre for Free Radical Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Melbourne. In 2004 she was awarded the Australian Institute for Cultural Materials Conservation’s Conservator of the Year Award for service to the profession.
Professor Liz Sonenberg, Pro-Vice Chancellor Research Engagement
Professor Liz Sonenberg is Pro-Vice Chancellor Research Engagement and leader of the Agent Research activity in the Department of Information Systems. This is part of the overall Agent Lab research activity that is a collaborative endeavour with the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. She is also a participant in the Interaction Design Group in the Department of Information Systems. Industry collaborations have included the Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute, Agent Oriented Software, Clarinox, the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), and Neuragenix. She has also been involved with projects receiving support from Hewlett Packard and Microsoft. Robyn has worked with collaborators in Psychology and Education on studies involving human reasoning processes.
Professor John Webb, Deputy Director, Australia India Institute
Professor John Webb is Deputy Director of the recently established Australia India Institute at the University of Melbourne. The Institute works closely with the Australia India Business Council to strengthen and support mutual trade and investment. Professor Webb says that a ‘stocktake’ at the University of Melbourne has revealed well over 100 staff with strong research or professional links to India, across all faculties, from medicine to music, often supported by substantial external funding. From 2005 - 2008 he held a senior diplomatic position in the Australian High Commission in New Delhi responsible for education and science. He was previously Professor of Chemistry at Murdoch University in Perth.
Ms Jacyl Shaw, Strategic Advisor, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Global Relations)
Jacyl Shaw is a strategic advisor to the University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor (Global Relations) and oversees major projects and business development for this division. This year she was also Deputy Director for the University’s inaugural “Festival of Ideas”. Prior to this current role, she worked for a year in Projects & Strategy for Melbourne International and 8 years as Director, Business & Community Partnerships at the University’s Asialink Centre – Australia’s leading centre for Australia-Asia Relations. Jacyl started her career in law completing a BA and LLB at the University of Melbourne, an LLM at Monash University and studied at Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand and Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan. She has worked as a corporate lawyer, an Associate for Justice Coldrey of the Supreme Court of Victoria, and in practice management for the Asia Strategic Business Unit for a national law firm.
Graphic Design and Administration
Helen McNab - Administration Officer
Pooja Adhia - Graphic Design Coordinator
Chris Payne - Mightyworld, Graphic Design
Jeffrey Bradley - Researcher and Administrative Assistant
Jocelene Hadj - Researcher and Administrative Assistant
Suchana Sova - Researcher and Administrative Assistant
UNESCO Observatory Refereed E-Journal
Editor-in-Chief - Lindy Joubert
Associate Editor - Naomi Berman