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Date: 1/29/2023
Subject: Jan 2023 Newsletter
From: TASA Applied Sociology



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Newsletter of the
Applied Sociology Thematic Group 

Jan 2023

Hello wonderful people

 
Happy new year and wishing you plenty of good health and fun applied sociological activities for 2023. 
 
It was so much fun to meet some of you face to face  at TASA2023  in Naarm/Melbourne end November on Wurundjeri country! 
 
We are looking forward to seeing you all again soon virtually at our seminars very soon (more below) and back in Naarm end June for ISA2023!
 
TASA2022 conference
 
Some applied sociology highlights were the Keynote from Applied Sociologist Samantha Crompvoets (amazing!), the Women's breakfast with Carol Vale, our Applied sociology panel (more below) and Roger and Dorinda's presentation of preliminary findings from their survey of the role of sociologists and engaging with the public. Looking forward to sharing more about their work with you in 2023. 
 
Photos below from Nick Fox's BSA applied sociology tweets, available here
Click here to view the video of our TASA2022 Applied Sociology panel
2022 Sienna presenting
2022 Catherine presenting
2022 Sophie presenting
2022 Roger and Dorinda presenting
2022 TASA Applied Socy dinner
Above: A few of us met for dinner during TASA2022 and discussed all things Applied Sociology.
(Left to Right: Catherine Hastings, Sophie Hickey, Sienna Aguilar, Eileen Clark, Nick Fox, Roger Patulny)
2022 Tasa sociology in action award
Above: Peta Cook (TASA Vice-president) and Sophie Hickey accepting the TASA Sociology in Action award at TASA2022.
 
 
TASA Applied Sociology Seminars are back!
 
Our next one is with Nick J Fox from the Applied Sociology group of the British Sociological Association who will be presenting on their education curriculum for Applied Scoiology knowledge and skills for students - calendar invite to be sent shortly. 
Details: Wed 8 Feb, 12noon AEST (Qld); 1pm AEDT (Vic/NSW etc)
Zoom link: https://macquarie.zoom.us/j/86936457457?pwd=Qm9oS29NRXRjTVlSTHBaOWdkcUJvQT09
 
Also save the dates for the following seminar meetings, more presenters info coming soon:
  • 14 March 2023, 12pm AEST (Qld)
  • 5 April 2023, 1pm AEST (Qld)
  • 16 May 2023, 1pm AEST (Qld)
 
 
 
ISA 2023

Deadline for registration to the International Sociological Association's World Congress in 2023 Melbourne is 22 March - more info here
We have a pre-ISA panel on Fri 23 June, so be sure to come early "Transformative social science: a dialogue between evidence, policy and practice" More info and other TASA hosted ISA-aligned events availble here
We will organise a dinner/drinks too to network with the international Applied Sociology crew, more details closer to the date.
 


Other resources
 
Here is a link for a relative profession organsation, SOCIOLOGICAL PRACTICE AND PUBLIC SOCIOLOGY (SPPS): Making Sociology Actionable https://sspps.wordpress.com/

They also have a bunch of helpful job resources that may be of interest - particularly for those seeking alternate careers: https://sspps.wordpress.com/altac-resources/

 
There is also useful info at Applied Worldwide: Making Sociology Count from Dr. Ethan Czuy Levine . Dr. Levine recently left his tenure-track position to pursue anti-violence advocacy work in the non-profit sector. You can access the blog at the link below:
 
 
 
Thanks everyone, as always, stay in touch!
 
Sophie & Catherine
Co-convenors TASA Applied Sociology Thematic Group
 
Dr Sophie Hickey
Email: dr.sophie.hickey@gmail.com NEW!
 
Dr Catherine Hastings
Email: catherine.hastings@mq.edu.au
 
 
We acknowledge traditional custodians across the lands on which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders both past and present.