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Centre for Women's Studies and Gender Research celebrates 21 years

19 March 2008

Distinguished international scholar Robyn Wiegman, Professor of Women's Studies, Duke University spoke at the State Library of Victoria on the 21st anniversary of the Centre for Women's Studies and Gender Research.

A Commemorative Colloquium, involving scholars and students from across Australia, was held in February 2008 on the 21st anniversary of the Centre for Women's Studies and Gender Research.

The Centre was established in 1987 to focus on the needs and inclusion of all women.

Distinguished international scholar Robyn Wiegman, Professor of Women's Studies from Duke University spoke at the State Library of Victoria on the ways in which the social, political and identity projects of women's and gender studies evolve and change.

Dean of Arts, Professor Rae Frances thanked Professor Wiegman for her very stimulating and challenging address and pointed to the intellectual vibrancy of the field of study.

"The public lecture was well-attended by a broad range of scholars, politicians and community members," Professor Frances said.

"It was particularly pleasing to have so many people with strong past associations to the Centre."

On the following day, the Centre hosted a Women's and Gender Studies Convenors' Meeting which discussed the opportunities for women's and gender studies across Australia. It involved program convenors from seven Australian universities.

Simultaneously, a two day Graduate Master Class was held for postgraduates from the Centre, nominated postgraduates from the School of Political and Social Inquiry and students from women's and gender studies programs across Australia.

Professor Frances said the three interlinked events reflected the commitment of the Centre to women's progress, women's education and feminist scholarship.

"I would like to acknowledge the School of Political and Social Inquiry and the Faculty of Arts who were generous supporters of this event through funding, significant administrative support and the many colleagues who attended," Professor Frances said.