The importance of the Arts, Humanities
and Social Sciences in the 21st Century
Presented by Professor Pal Ahluwalia
Pro Vice Chancellor
Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences
The importance of the Arts, Humanities and Social
Sciences in the 21st Century
A personal journey ...
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Born in Kenya
Schooled in Canada
International student in Australia
PhD completed at Flinders University
Professor of Politics at Adelaide University
Visiting Professor with University of California,
Berkley
Professor Goldsmiths College, and Director:
Centre for Postcolonial Studies, at the
University of London
Professor UC, San Diego
Pro Vice Chancellor at UniSA
The importance of the Arts, Humanities and Social
Sciences in the 21st Century
The BIG picture ...
 The world is rapidly changing
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‘Tomorrow ... 4 people will be born every
second, and 2 will die, every second’
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‘Tomorrow ... 3,000 books will be published,
but nearly a billion people won’t be able to
read, and only 7% will be educated to
secondary level’
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The world’s problems can’t be solved by
science alone
‘Tomorrow’ video
http://www.unisa.edu.au/virtual/video/default.asp?play=yes
The importance of the Arts, Humanities and Social
Sciences in the 21st Century
The world will always need:
• educators ... to build the next generation
• designers ... to create and inspire
• writers ... to record and engage
• photographers
• carers
• historians
• artists
• communication specialists
• language experts
• psychologists
• mediation and conflict specialists
• advocates
• architects
• entertainers and musicians
The importance of the Arts, Humanities and Social
Sciences in the 21st Century
HORIZON 2020
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improving health and health care for all
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protecting the planet’s natural resources
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generating clever solutions to global energy
needs
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creating new designs and technologies for a
changing world
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enhancing the quality and productivity of
working life
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building just, resilient and inclusive democratic
societies
Division of Education, Arts and
Social Sciences
Division Structure
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5 Schools
The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre
The Hawke Research Institute
3 Nationally Funded Research Centres
4 University Funded Research Centres
1 UNESCO Chair
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Staff: ~467 (295 Academic, 172 Professional)
Total students: ~11,118 (~8155 EFTSL)
Onshore international: ~629
Transnational: ~1105
Research Category 1-4 Income (2009): ~$12.8m
Total budget: ~$135m
Division of Education, Arts and
Social Sciences - Schools
Art, Architecture & Design
Communication,
International
Studies &
Languages
Education
Psychology, Social Work &
Social Policy
David Unaipon College of
Indigenous Education
and Research
School of Art, Architecture and
Design
Moulding the future artists, designers and creators of the world by equipping
students with skills in aesthetic appreciation and critical analysis, creative
and lateral thinking, leadership and problem solving
Main Areas of Study:
- Visual Arts
- Interior Architecture
- Architecture
- Product Innovation
- Visual Communication
- Sustainable Design
School of Art, Architecture and
Design – student work
Chloe Bower
Sculpture & Installation
Susannah Mitchell
Interior Architecture
Andrew Staker
Interior Architecture
Tim Rochford
Industrial Design
Craig Nottage
Industrial Design
Our graduates continue to win acclaim, prizes and awards for their art,
architecture and design practice, arts writing and curatorship
School of Art, Architecture and
Design – student work
Kasha Abbot
Visual Communication
Belinda Paulovich
Visual Communication
Alessandra Tomeo
Jewellery
Sheri Northeast
Textiles
Mel Manser
Ceramics
School of Art, Architecture and
Design - differentiators
Most prestigious
undergraduate visual arts
qualification in South
Australia
State-of-the-art studio
environments & workshop
facilities
Work with real life
clients!
one of the oldest
art schools in
Australia
Study abroad tours!
Master Classes
School of Art, Architecture and
Design – career paths
Printmaker
Computer
Artist
Painter
Construction
Managers
Furniture
Designers
Interior
Designers
Ceramicist
Urban
Designer
Exhibition
Designers
CAREER
PATHS
Photographer
Sculptor
Curator
Art
Historian
Where will our programs take you??
Jewellery
& Glass
Designer
School of Communication,
International Studies and Languages
The largest range of communication courses in South Australia,
guiding the development of tomorrow's expert communicators
Main Areas of Study:
 International Studies
 Writing & Creative Communication
 Media & Culture
 Journalism
 Media Arts
 Public Relations
School of Communication,
International Studies and Languages
State of the art Radio
and TV Facilities
Tune in and listen @ www.unicast.com.au
School of Communication, International
Studies and Languages - differentiators
Hands on
experience!
Hawke Ambassador International
Volunteer Experience
State of the art Radio and TV Facilities
School of Communication, International
Studies and Languages – career paths
Web Design and
Content
Development
Foreign
Correspondent
Music and
Recording
Industries
Animators 2D and
3D
Filmmaking,
cinematography and
scriptwriting
TV
production/directing
Newsreader/Reporter
Theatre
Editor
Game Design
Global media and
creative industries
International
Development and
Global Business
Career Paths
Government
Relations Officer
PR/Marketing
Coordinator
Communications
Officer/Manager
Corporate Affairs
Coordinators
Public Relations
Officer/Consultant/
Manager
Advertising
Accounts Manager
Events Coordinator
David Unaipon College of
Research & Education
A growing and important Indigenous Research hub of Indigenous academics with a
proven track record in undertaking local and national Indigenous research projects in
areas including health & wellbeing, education, employment & training, language and
resource development.
Main Areas of Study:
 Australian Studies
 Aboriginal Studies
 Social Work
(as double degree)
 Social Science
(as double degree)
David Unaipon College of Research
and Education - differentiators
Strong record in
winning national
grants for research
Make a DIFFERENCE in the lives of
Indigenous people
David Unaipon College of Research
and Education – career paths
Local
Government
Sector
Federal
Government
Sector
Indigenous
organisations
State
Government
Sector
Career Paths
School of Education
Providing the skills and experiences to produce
first class graduates and leaders within education
across the nation
Main Areas of Study:
 Early Childhood Education
 Junior Primary and Primary Education
 Primary and Middle Education
 Middle and Secondary Education
School of Education
All Undergraduate and Graduate Entry
Education programs undertake
Professional Experience in a wide variety
of care and school settings including in
rural and remote locations
School of Education differentiators
Close association
with education
Develop sustainable,
industry
respectful and collaborative
relationships with our
learning community
partners
Programs meet the
requirements for
registration with
Teachers
Registration Board of
South Australia
Promote teacher identities that reflects integrity, respect and responsibility
School of Education – career paths
Specialist
Schools
Primary
School
Teacher
Middle School
Teacher
Community
Based
Organisations
Secondary
School
Teacher
Private
School
Education
Universities
Career
Paths
Public School
Education
TAFE
Training
Organisations
International
Schools
Childcare
Coordinator
Early
Childhood
Teacher
School of Psychology, Social
Work and Social Policy
Equipping students with the skills to make
an immediate and lasting contribution to
society
Main Areas of Study:
 Psychology
 Social Work
 Human Services
 Mediation and Conflict Resolution
School of Psychology, Social Work and
Social Policy – Social Work Studio
The new Social Work Studio is a purpose-built dedicated
learning space where students can experience various aspects
of social work practice in a supportive and safe environment
Opened 16 February 2011
School of Psychology, Social
Work and Social Policy
High
Purpose built Social Work
graduate
Studio for use in every year to
enable intensive skill
employment
development
levels
Wide variety of
career options
Community
engagement
Nationally accredited
programs
School of Psychology, Social Work and
Social Policy – career paths
Where can my
degree take me??
Counsellor
Policy Advocate
Policy
Development
Officer
Youth Worker
Family and Youth
Services
Disability
Services
Aged Care
Health and
Mental Health
Services
Unemployment
Services
Correctional
Services
Community
Development
Officer
Case
Worker/Manager
Project
Officer/Manager
Private Sector
Psychologist
Not for Profit
Sector
Government
Sector
Social Worker
The importance of the Arts, Humanities and Social
Sciences in the 21st Century
Tomorrow ... How can we make a difference?
 ‘Tomorrow ... refugees won’t have to struggle through depression
alone ...
 ‘Tomorrow ... we’ll embrace indigenous knowledges ...
 ‘Tomorrow ... Cities will be smarter, cleaner and greener ...’
Tomorrow ... humanities, arts and social sciences graduates will be
making a difference ... the very next day.
University of South Australia’s graduates in Arts,
Humanities and the Social Sciences
Tackling today’s issues for a better tomorrow
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