Exploring and extending our understanding of critical disability theory, methodology, and research findings from Aotearoa and beyond

In November, 2024, a free CDSRN seminar will occur every Friday.*

We welcome all interested people, including students, staff, and community members from across the motu.

Each two hour seminar can be attended online or in person and will include multiple speakers and discussion time. NZSL interpreters will be in attendance at each seminar.

Seminar one: Kaupapa Māori Methodologies and Research with Tāngata Whaikaha Date and time

Date: Friday 1 November
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm

Speakers

• Associate Professor Tristram Ingham
• Bernadette Jones
• Associate Professor Meredith Perry (Otākou Whakaihu Waka l University of Otago)
• Dr Kirsten Smiler
• Louise Were (Te Herenga Waka l University of Victoria Wellington)

Seminar two: Disability, violence and abuse: a social-ecological model for prevention with and for disabled people

Date: Friday 8 November
Time:  12:00pm–2:00pm

Speakers

• Professor Nancy Fitzsimons (Minnesota State University)
• Associate Professor Patsie Frawley (University of New South Wales)

Seminar three: Comparing and contrasting the aims, findings, and outcomes of two Royal Commissions of Inquiry: Where to from here?

Date: Friday 22 November
Time:  12:00pm–2:00pm

Speakers

• Professor Sally Robinson (Flinders University)
• Associate Professor Brigit Mirfin-Veitch
• Umi Asaka (Donald Beasley Institute)

Seminar four: Developing disability research capability and capacity – showcasing postgraduate research and researchers

Date: Friday 29 November
Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm

Speakers

• Tanwen Ward
• Áine Maeve Kelly-Costello
• Franz van Beusekom (More student presenters to be confirmed) (Otākou Whakaihu Waka l University of Otago)

* There is no seminar on Friday 15 November.

Please RSVP for the seminar(s) that you are planning to attend using the above registration form.

Further information about each seminar can also be found through the form. Should you wish to attend online please contact us for an online link.