News

Call for Papers: Conference on Australians and New Zealanders in China 1800-2000

11 January 2005

Source:	Research School of Asian and Pacific Studies, ANU

Abstracts of approximately 250 words are invited.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE: CONFERENCE ON AUSTRALIANS AND NEW ZEALANDERS IN CHINA, 1800-2000 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA 2006

DURATION Two – Four days, depending on interest

DATE 16-19 August 2006 (Negotiable)

E-MAIL ORGANISATION The conference will be organised through e-mail. Intending participants are asked to send their email address to the Conference Convenor, Dr Ian Welch.

ACCOMMODATION The Conference does not arrange accommodation. University House is recommended. email UniHouse@anu.edu.au

ABSTRACTS Abstracts of approximately 250 words are invited within the themes below. Speaking time will be 40 minutes, with ten minutes afterwards for questions and comments. Papers by postgraduate students are invited.

CONFERENCE THEMES BUSINESS, OFFICIAL, FAMILY, MISSIONARY, ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, Connections between China, Australia and New Zealand

FUNDING No funding assistance is available.

CONFERENCE FEES The conference fee is $A275. One day fee of $A100. No sessional fees. No free list. Fees include morning and afternoon tea and a light lunch each day.

NON-ACADEMIC INTERESTS Family historians who have connections with China are welcome.

GENDER PREFERENCE Proposals for papers on the contribution of women will be given priority in scheduling.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Conference Convenor. Dr Ian Welch, ian.welch@anu.edu.au or PO Box 7034, Farrer ACT 2607 Australia.