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Network BULLETIN ISSUE 16: OCTOBER 2008 |
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- South Asia Node – call for applications – closing 7th Nov
- Applications for PhD scholarship extended until 14th Nov
- Call for papers – Transmission of Academic Values in Asian Studies
- Another record round of Network grant applications
- Round 1 2009 grant applications now open
- ASAH symposium enjoys success
- Congratulations China Node
- South Asia conference creates media buzz
- Other forthcoming events and sponsorships
If you have any comments or any contributions for future Bulletins - please contact Nicki Davies via email:Nicki.Davies@uts.edu.au
A REMINDER THAT A COPY OF THE LOGO IS AVAILABLE FOR INCLUSION IN ANY OF YOUR NETWORK ASSOCIATED COMMUNICATION
South Asia workshops and conferences – call for applications
CLOSING FRIDAY, 7TH NOVEMBER 2008 - THE SOUTH ASIA NODE INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR 2009 WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES FOCUSING ON SOUTH ASIA. FUNDING OF UP TO $3000 PER PROJECT IS AVAILABLE.
Initiatives will be highly regarded if they support- Postgraduate students and early career researchers
- Cross-disciplinary, cross-institutional and cross-regional perspectives
Please email Tracy Lee for further information t.lee@latrobe.edu.au or download an application form from the website http://www.sueztosuva.org.au/south_asia/southasia.php
PhD scholarship in Australian Literature
APPLICATIONS CLOSING 14 NOVEMBER 2008: AWARD $25,118 pa for three years.
A PhD scholarship with the Faculty of Arts, University of Wollongong, is offered for contribution to the ARC-funded project 'Globalising Australian Literature: Asian-Australian writing, Asian perspectives on Australian literature.' The successful applicant will join a research team consisting of Alison Broinowski, Wenche Ommundsen, Paul Sharrad, Ouyang Yu and another PhD student in the investigation of multiple facets of Australian literary interaction with Asia:
- A comprehensive mapping and analysis of Asian-Australian writing
- A study of the circulation and reception of Australian literature across the Asian region
Applications are welcome from qualified students who can demonstrate an understanding of the general field of study and have a developed research proposal in a particular area with relevance to it, such as:
- South East Asian-Australian writers
- The reception and study of Australian literature in India (or other major Asian country)
- Theoretical perspectives on Asian-Australian literary production
Applications should include a full CV as well as transcripts of previous studies, the names of two academic referees, a research proposal and a statement about your understanding of, and interest in, this area of study.
Please contact Prof. Wenche Ommundsen for further information on (02) 4221 5445 or email wenche@uow.edu.au
Transmission of Academic Values in Asian Studies – call for papers
CALL FOR PAPERS FROM EVERY CAREER STAGE (POSTGRADUATE TO POST-RETIREMENT). DEADLINE 27 FEBRUARY 2009 BUT EARLY SUBMISSION APPRECIATED. PLEASE EMAIL HELEN MCMARTIN FOR FURTHER DETAILS: Helen.McMartin@anu.edu.au
This special ANRC mid project workshop “Transmission of Academic Values in Asian Studies” will be held at ANU in June 2009 to examine issues surrounding the transmission of scholarly values in Asian studies. Full details are available at the website http://www.aust-neth.net/workshop.php
Another record round of grant applications
THANKS TO PROFESSOR STEPHANIE HEMELRYK DONALD AND PROFESSOR SISIRA JAYASURIYA WHO JOINED PROFESSOR LOUISE EDWARDS TO REVIEW A COMPETITIVE FOURTH ROUND OF GRANT APPLICATIONS. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS:
| Applicant | Affiliation | Project Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Matthew Allen and Professor Stewart Firth | ANU | 6th Asia Pacific Week – Pacific Studies Workshop: bringing together postgraduate and early career scholars from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands |
| Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt | ANU | South Asian Studies Summer School (SASSS) for Doctorate students working on South Asia |
| Professor Jenny Corbett | Australia-Japan Research Centre, ANU | Research Conference on Japan’s Economy in the regional context |
| Professor Anthony Zwi | UNSW | Timor-Leste Health and Development Research Forum: Culture and Health |
A reminder that a summary overview of the many network-funded projects is available online at www.sueztosuva.org.au/successful_apps.php
Round One 2009 - grant applications now open
APPLICATIONS FOR ROUND ONE ARE NOW BEING INVITED. CLOSING DATE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009
Applications based on the 2009 signature theme Constructing Economic Foundations for the Future (trade and industry) will be considered. Further information is available on the website: http://www.sueztosuva.org.au/grant_apps.php
ASAH symposium enjoys success
CONGRATULATIONS TO ANOMA PIERIS AND THE INSTITUTE OF POSTCOLONIAL STUDIES, MELBOURNE WHO SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED THE SYMPOSIUM “SOCIAL THEORY AND HISTORIOGRAPHY IN THE WRITING OF ASIAN ARCHITECTURE.”
(left to right) Eka Permanasari (University of Melbourne), Lu Duanfang (University of Sydney), Lai Chee Kien (National University of Singapore) and Li Shiqiao (Chinese University of Hong Kong) at dinner after the symposium.
Speakers at the September event included international guests Li Shiqiao from the Chinese University, Hongkong and Lai Chee Kien from the National University of Singapore as well as two presenters from interstate - Lu Duanfang from the University of Sydney and Peter Scriver from the University of Adelaide. Anoma Pieris and Zhu Jianfei from the University of Melbourne also presented papers.
The objective of this symposium was to survey the fields of architecture and urbanism following a generation of scholarship that benefited from social theory and inter-disciplinary research. Emerging scholars from among recent doctoral graduates and PhD students, namely, John Ting, Maloti Ray, Amanda Achmadi, Eka Permanasari Ming Wu and Jia Xu were included among presenters in a survey of new research. The symposium closed with a panel discussion on the agenda at hand led by Paul Walker, University of Melbourne.
Congratulations China Node
THANKS TO MING LIANG, STEPHANIE DONALD AND MEMBERS OF THE CHINA NODE FOR HOSTING A TERRIFIC TWO-DAY SYMPOSIUM LAST MONTH.
Scholars and postgraduates from around the country gathered at the UTS Blackfriars Campus to discuss a range of important issues on culture and religion.
South Asia conference creates media buzz
THE NETWORK WOULD LIKE TO THANK TRACY LEE AND SISIRA JAYASURIYA FOR THEIR WONDERFUL WORK ORGANISING THE 2008 SARF-AUSAID CONFERENCE.
Andreas Schild, Director General, ICIMOD, Nepal, and Mahabub Hossain, Executive Director, BRAC, Bangladesh, answering questions after their presentations
Earlier this month the South Asia Research Facility (SARF),under the South Asia Node worked in collaboration with AusAID to hold the South Asia: Environment and Human Security* Conference focusing on the challenges South Asia faces due to global climate change.
More than 150 enthusiastic people attended the event on both days to hear a lively series of authoritative speakers. The event attracted plenty of media interest and great coverage with the ABC.
A range of eminent speakers from the region provided important updates on recent developments with presentations and discussion on critical environment and human security issues.
Panelists for roundtable discussion on Day 2
THE EVENT WENT LIKE CLOCKWORK ... NOT AN EASY TASK WITH THE NUMBER OF DELEGATES AND GLOBAL TRAVELLERS AMONG THE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
Other forthcoming events
A REMINDER THAT THIS YEAR’S SIGNATURE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY BETWEEN MONDAY DECEMBER 1 AND FRIDAY DECEMBER 5, 2008.
The 2008 theme - Globalising Religions and Cultures in the Asia Pacific - reflects the importance of the often rapidly changing nature of religious beliefs, practices and subsequent cultural manifestations in the world today. For further details of this event and all Network sponsored activities please visit the website www.sueztosuva.org.au
