AN International Interdisciplinary Conference will be hosted by Peace Studies, School of Humanities, University of New England 13 to 15 October to examine the pros and cons of mining.
Focusing in an interdisciplinary fashion on environmental, social and political economic issues, the conference promotes a ‘big picture’ and solution-oriented approach.
The aim of the conference is to encourage constructive dialogue between people with a range of perspectives. It hopes to uncover new ways to transform these conflicts.
Notable speakers will present on aspects and insights including: health; indigenous communities; social science; mining; law; humanities; physical sciences; economics and civil society perspectives.
The conference has a minimal registration fee. People wishing to register or make presentations at the conference should visit the conference website www.une.edu.au/humanities/peace-studies-conference.php or contact Marty Branagan on 6773 3951 or marty.branagan@une.edu.au.
