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We are delighted to report that the student-led colloquium held on Tuesday, October 26, 2023, was an unequivocal success. This event marked a significant milestone as it was the first time the colloquium had the opportunity to convene in person since 2019, and it was a full-day affair brimming with insightful presentations and valuable networking opportunities, in line with our theme for the day, “Reuniting and Revitalising: Advancing Post-COVID Connections Among LLCL HDR Students”.
Throughout the day, we got to hear from two exceptional keynote speakers who generously dedicated their time and expertise to the colloquium. Melbourne University’s Dr Chloe Diskin-Holdaway delivered a captivating speech titled, Language and Identity Among Migrants to Australia, offering profound insights into the intersection of language and identity in the context of migration. Dr Jennifer Strauss AM followed with her thought-provoking address, Life in Humanities, inspiring all in attendance with her lifelong passion for the humanities and we were all so moved to hear about her decades of experience in the field. Both keynote speakers remained at the colloquium throughout the day, offering advice and feedback and demonstrating their commitment to fostering the growth and development of LLCL HDR students.
The heart of the colloquium was the 15 student presenters from the LAL, LCS, and SoSS. Their presentations covered a wide range of topics, showcasing the depth and diversity of research within our community. From linguistic explorations to literary analyses and social sciences inquiries, each presentation enriched the event, sparking engaging discussions and new avenues for collaboration.
One of the highlights of the day was the recognition and awards segment. We had four remarkable awards to bestow:
Best Presentation for LAL: Xiaoli Li received this award for her outstanding presentation, Exploring the Multilingual Self: Language Portraits of Adult Chinese Learners.
Best Presentation for LCS: Anna Pane was honoured with the Best Presentation award in the LCS category for her thought-provoking presentation, "A Golden Friendship? The Iterative Depiction of Female Friendship in Doris Lessing’s The Golden Notebook (1962)."
Jennifer Strauss Award: In a special and heart-warming gesture, Dr Jennifer Strauss graciously forwent her honorarium, redirecting it to support students in their research. Laura Nicole Garland was the deserving recipient of the Jennifer Strauss Award, a testament to her exceptional dedication to "Trauma-informed human rights lawyering"
Door Prize: Saambaviy Sivaji was the lucky recipient of the door prize, which consisted of two tickets to the current LUME exhibition.
Feel free to delight in additional snapshots from our day!
The success of the colloquium was mirrored in the feedback we received from attendees:
"I haven't been to a student conference with such impressive awards,
and that had a website. So incredibly organised - it really made me feel very valued as a student."
"The organizing committee did an outstanding job, were supportive, welcoming, inclusive and provided a very enjoyable day.
Guest speakers were fantastic too, learnt a lot and was exposed to a great research community at Monash."
"Amazing organisation! Such a joy to attend this conference!"
"Both of the keynotes were fantastic."
We extend our gratitude to all who attended, presented, and supported this event, making it a day to remember. We look forward to even greater achievements and collaborations in the future.
2023 LLCL HDR Colloquium Organising Committee
Soyeon Kim, Eliza Nicoll, Caroline Darke, Isabella Mead, Remart Dumlao, William Giang
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