MALA: Summer School 2021
Presented by Peel Branch of Mature Adult Learning Association IncJoin MALA for another series of stimulating and thought provoking lectures. The speakers are passionate about their fields of interest. Come and share their enthusiasm!
Official Opening Monday 11th January at 9.15am by David Templeman MLA
Welcome to country by Sandra Harris assisted by Uncle Ben Taylor
Program:-
Monday 11 January, 9.15am Opening
Aboriginal Art presenter: Noongah artist Sandra Hill
Monday 11 January, 1pm
Burning Our Bushland and Last Wilderness presenters: Prof. Kingsley Dixon and Dr. Joanna Young
Tuesday 12 January, 9.30am
A Forensic Examination of Underwater Mysteries presenters: Dr. Paola Magni & Dr. Edda Guareschi
Tuesday 12 January, 1pm
Forgetfulness: Normal Ageing or Trouble Ahead presenters: Dr. Pauline Morrow & Dr. Jason Burton
Wednesday 13 January, 9.30am
Blood Cancers presenter: Professor Wendy Erber
Wednesday 13 January, 1pm
Can Documentaries Really Make a Difference Presenter: Assoc. Professor Cathy Henkel
Thursday 14 January, 9.30am
Dementia – Is it in Our Genes or the Way We Live presenter Dr. Luke Whiley
Thursday 14 January, 1pm
The International & Western Australian Framework of Climate Change presenters Professor Jurgen Brohmer & Adjunct Professor of Law Glen McLeod
Friday 15 January, 9.30am
Climate Change and Renewable Energy presenter: Dr. Paul Wilkes
Friday 15 January, 12.30pm
The Significance of the Ramsar Listed Peel Wetlands for Birdlife in the Region presenter: Dr. Vicki Stokes, Birdlife Australia.
Download the Full Program here!
Expand Your Mind
Make New Friends
Enjoy Beautiful Mandurah
Support Local Businesses Whilst Sampling Our Local Cuisine
Drinks And Nibbles Following Friday’s Afternoon Lecture