In 1999 MARCS Auditory Laboratories was established as a University of Western Sydney Research Centre. Over the last 10 years we are pleased to have raised the profile of research on auditory perception and cognition, particularly in speech and music, and to have hosted major projects, distinguished guests, national and international conferences and an ARC Research Network.

In 2009, MARCS is thriving with over 70 members - academics, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research, technical and administration support staff. We have expanded both physically and conceptually and the lab now includes specialised equipment for recording brain activity (EEG, TMS), movement analysis of the face (in speech) and body (in gait and dance), combined articulography and high speed face tracking, 3D scanning, talking heads, infant research, and more.

We are now setting the scene for a further decade of research with expanded interests and specialisations, and look forward to the continuing development of the vibrant research culture and exciting collaborations at MARCS.

To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the opening of MARCS and to share with you our future aspirations, we invite you to attend a day of presentations, keynotes, demonstrations (e.g. our talking head on a robot arm), tours, official proceedings, and festivities on Monday 20th July.

The day’s events are set out below. You are welcome to join us at any time from morning coffee and the start of the presentations through to the official addresses and points in between.

9.00am–10.00am
10.00am-12.00pm
12.00pm-1.00pm
1.00pm-2.30pm
2.30pm-3.00pm
3.00pm-3.30pm
3.30pm-5.00pm
5.00pm
5.10pm
5.40pm
5.55pm
6.05pm–7.00pm

Coffee and Registration
Student Presentations & Short Keynotes (Prof Sally Andrews & Prof Bill Thompson)
Lunch
Student Presentations & Short Keynotes (Prof Anne Cutler & Prof Simon Carlile)
Keynote Presentation – Dr Peter Keller, Dr Emery Schubert and Dr Michael Tyler
Afternoon Tea
Demonstrations and Tours of MARCS Labs
Official Welcome – Executive Dean (Arts), Prof Wayne McKenna
Keynote Lecture – Dr Peter Keller
3 Selected Student Speed Papers
Address – the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Janice Reid
Refreshments