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Swinburne Centre for Applied Neurosciences Science Education Centre
Co-ordinator Chairman
Dr R.B. Silberstein, Department of Physics, 819 8273 Mr A.P. Gardner, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science, 81 9 8503
The Swinburne Centre for Applied Neurosciences was estab- The Applied Science Faculty at Swinburne has a Centre which
lished in 1985. carries out the following functions:
Its primary purpose is to facilitate research into the relationship
between human behavioural states and measured brain activ-
ity. The Centre also undertakes contract research in areas
consistent with its primary purpose.
At this stage, the Centre is engaged in research into:
(a) brain electrical activity and schizophrenia;
(b) cortical evoked potentials and recovery from brain damage;
(c) cortical evoked activity and the objective assessment of
selective attention;
(d) monitoring of awareness and anaesthetic depth using
visual evoked potentials.
Other aims of the Centre include:
To assist in the teaching of the neurosciences in undergraduate
and postgraduate Swinburne programs.
To offer a facility enabling individuals to pursue postgraduate
studies in the neurosciences.
To promote the availability and commercial development of
intellectual property originating within the Centre.
Computer Animation Development Centre
Manager
Mr J.E. Bird, Department of Film and Television, 819 8554
The Centre was established in 1984, following the receipt of
funding from the Department of Employment and Industrial
Affairs.
The Centre runs short courses in computer animation techniques,
specialist industry seminars and acts as an information
resource centre and referral agency.
Equipment installed in the Centre is also used within the
graduate diploma course in film and television for students
specialising in computer animation.
Centre for Computer lntegrated Manufacturing
Chairman
Mr J.K. Russell, Department of Manufacturing Engineering,
81 9 81 69
Established in 1985 under the Key Centres of Teaching and
Research Program funded by the Commonwealth Tertiary
Education Commission, the Centre aims to provide a focus for
teaching and research in Computer lntegrated Manufacturing
(CIM).
Funding has been provided for three years during which the
Centre plans to build upon the resources already existing in the
Department of Manufacturing Engineering and the Swinburne
Centre for Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, by
establishing a computer integrated manufacturing facility for
high level teaching of CIM to students from all tertiary institutions,
and demonstration and training in the technology for
industry.
The Centre has a group of staff available to assist in industrial
development projects in CIM.
Centre for Industrial Democracy
Chairman
Mr G.C.J. Morieson, Department of Liberal Studies, 819 8067
The Centre was established in 1982 to provide an advisory and
referral service to commercial enterprises, government depart-
ments and any other groups who intend to incorporate aspects
of industrial democracy.
It has become a clearing house for industrial democracy issues;
papers are published occasionally; seminars and workshops
are organised and it is now part of a statewide and interstate
network of agencles which provide these facilities.
offers technical information to secondary school staff;
provides the opportunity for secondary students to carry out
experimental work at Swinburne, using equipment not readi-
ly available in schools;
operates the Travelling Science and Technology Show
which is designed to stimulate interest in science;
provides a meeting place for the exchange of ideas between
teachers.
Centre for Urban Studies
Chairman
Mr I.R. Palmer, Department of Civil Engineering, 819 8127
Enquiries: 81 9 8825, 81 9 8837
The Centre for Urban Studies was established at Swinburne to
co-ordinate and promote the involvement of teaching staff in the
urban studies field. The Management Committee is composed
of staff from Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics, Economics
and Civil Engineering, which reflects the multidisciplined
approach at the Centre. A program of short courses, seminars
and research forms the basis of act~vities. Short courses have
included Landscape Design and Local Area Traffic Management,
and seminars, where outside specialists have been
invited as guest speakers, included The Informal Economy and
the City and The Local State.
More recently, the Centre has become increasingly involved in
urban research. The lnner East Housing Study, funded by the
Department of Community Welfare Services, examined the
changing demographic trends of the lnner East Region and the
implications for housing provision and local housing policy. A
study on Youth Housing Policy for the Australian Housing
Research Council focused on the need, demand and supply of
housing for youth in Melbourne, Sydney and a country region.
Other continuing research includes a study of the development,
location and impact of public housing in Melbourne; preparation
of a series of publications for the Institute of Family Studies on
contemporary housing and its impact on the Australian family;
preparation of housing studies for local municipalities, and
establishment of a housing data base for the Melbourne
metropolitan area.
Centre for Women's Studies
Chairman
Dr T. Castleman, Department of Social and Political Studies,
819 8064
The Centre for Women's Studies was established in 1984 and
is comprised of members drawn from all divisions of Swinburne
who have a wide range of expertise relevant to gender and the
status of women.
The activities of the Centre include:
Presenting short courses on topics which concern women
and gender (e.g., feminist theory, women and literature).
Such courses are open to the general public.
Carrying out research projects which investigate aspects of
the status of women and social policy relevant to the special
needs of women.
Compiling educational materials relating to women's studies
for use in teaching courses on sex and gender as well as for
inclusion in existing courses.
Preparation of occasional papers