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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Welcome to the final issue of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Newsletter for 2011. 

I am pleased to be able to share with you the many success stories from within our Faculty this semester. 2011 has been another fantastic year of achievements for the Faculty with significant upgrades to the capacity of our Film and Television studios completed and an increased level of participation in some of the Faculty’s key events.  Our staff have delivered several high profile talks on vital topics such as City Branding and Arson.  Others have enjoyed highly publicised research outcomes and some have developed innovative technological tools to deliver education through applications for mobile devices. 
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EVENTS
INSIDER SERIES

During semester 113, the faculty hosted the first of its “Insider Series” presentations. 
 
Focussing on the diverse and fascinating field of International Relations, five of the faculty’s most successful IR alumni sat on our inquisition couch and provided valuable insights into their lives after Bond and how they became established in their careers.  
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DEAN'S AWARDS 112
On Friday 7 October, Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Professor Raoul Mortley welcomed more than 300 students and guests to the Cerum Theatre, for the September 2011 semester Dean’s Awards ceremony.
265 awards were presented on the evening to the top students across all subjects in the Faculty, as well as those students who made the Dean’s and Vice-Chancellors’ Lists of Academic Excellence.
Award recipients and guests gathered in the Princeton Room after the ceremony to enjoy a supper reception.
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BUFTA
Celebrating 15 years as the premier short film making competition open to high school students, the Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) Gala Dinner was held on Friday 25 November.
 
The 2011 BUFTA Scholarship overall winner was Matthew Thorne from Pembroke School in Adelaide for his films “Tubby” and “Broken Thoughts”.  The number of entries received in 2011 exceeded the 2010 amount by 74% so the competition for the category and overall winner titles was very strong. 
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FACULTY DIRECTIONS
ACCREDITED COUNSELLING DEGREES
HSS’s Bachelor of Counselling and the Postgraduate Diploma of Counselling are now accredited with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
 
PACFA, a peak body for member associations in Australia, represents 32 state-based Counselling Associations incorporating a wide range of modalities within the fields of counselling and psychotherapy.
 
The accreditation underpins the faculty’s commitment to teaching excellence in the field of Counselling.  
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WHERE A HSS DEGREE TAKES YOU
APPSOLUTE SUCCESS FOR JAMES
In 2010 James Hamel-Smith graduated from Bond with a Bachelor of Communication (Business). After a brief break back in his home country of Trinidad and Tobago, he returned to Australia and began a partnership with an old friend who owned a digital media company called Creative License, located on Sydney’s Northern beaches.
 
James became a part of the team developing the highly successful IPhone/IPad app “Quicker Feet”. The app is designed to help consumers capture the best deals on anything in their local area – whether it be a pair of shoes or even camping equipment.
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
HSS STUDENT AMONG PRIME MINISTER'S TOP 20
During November, combined International Relations and Law student, Jenny Leo, was awarded a Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Award - one of the most prestigious prizes granted to undergraduate students in Australia.
 
Offered to only 20 students from Australia each year, the Awards provide financial support for Australian students to undertake study or research at leading universities in Asia and are aimed at developing internationally-aware future leaders.
 
Jenny will leave for China in August 2012 where she will continue her studies in law and language for a minimum of twelve months. 
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IN THE WOODS
Three of our Film and Television alumni, Liran Adani, Angus Ledgerwood and Dallas Davidson have been listed as a finalist in this year’s Queensland New Film Makers Awards (QNFA) for their film “In The Woods”. 
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ACADEMIC NEWS
DIGITAL AUSTRALIA 2012 (DA12)
In collaboration with the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA), Dr Jeff Brand released the outcomes of his research into the use of internet games in Australia. Titled “Digital Australia 2012”, the research involved surveying more than 1200 households across Australia about their computer game use and their attitudes towards games in their homes, providing a vital snapshot of internet games use in our society. 
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THIS ISSUE
INSIDER SERIES

DEAN'S AWARDS 112

BUFTA

ACCREDITED COUNSELLING DEGREES

APPSOLUTE SUCCESS FOR JAMES

HSS STUDENT AMONG PRIME MINISTER'S TOP 20

IN THE WOODS

DIGITAL AUSTRALIA 2012 (DA12)
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UN INTERNAT A PARIS
When Rachel Howard was searching for the ideal tertiary institution to study her dream career of International Relations, high on her list of priorities was a university that could provide her with hands on experience in the field.
 
She began studying International Relations at Bond in January 2010 and towards the end of her studies was offered a three month internship with Austrade in Paris.  Based at the Australian Embassy, just a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower, Rachel has been updating reports, conducting extensive research projects and experiencing the fast-paced Austrade working environment.
 
“My internship at Bond has allowed me to not only live in a vibrant city like Paris but also to gain a unique insight into life in an embassy and the day to day work functions that are undertaken there,” said Rachel.
 
As an added bonus to her internship experience Rachel has been able to travel to other countries in Europe including Spain and Holland, where she has attended international education fairs and completed administrative tasks that have provided her with a vital insight into diplomatic functions and processes. 
 
One of the highlights of Rachel’s role is her office location, which has a large window overlooking the Eiffel Tower.

In December Rachel will return to Australia to complete her degree and explore further opportunities within the diplomatic and international relations fields.
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