Conferences

​NZASIA organises biennial international conferences and regular symposiums, lectures, and seminars. 

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​Upcoming Conference
24th ​NZASIA Biennial International Conference 2021
'Asia: Change, disruptions and resilience'

Wednesday 24 November pm – Saturday 27 November am
Venue: Massey University, Manawatu Campus, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Hosted by the School of Humanities, Media and Creative Communication, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University

Theme
We live in a world where rapid change and disruptions are frequent and often unpredictable. They are however not new to Asian studies scholars. Throughout the centuries Asia has undergone massive disturbances which have tested human, social and cultural resilience. Revolution, invasion, world war, genocide, colonisation, decolonisation, partition, the emergence of new independent states and natural and manmade disasters are some examples. The 21st century has brought a different type of volatility such as the unprecedented economic and geopolitical rise of China, technological revolution, rapid urbanisation, increased populism, extremism and terrorism, as well as the growing impact of climate change. COVID-19 has become the most recent disruption reshaping Asian security, politics, economy, social life and regional cooperation.  Asian studies scholars have much to contribute to the understanding of underlying trends for change and disruption as well as in identifying opportunities for a response which will improve our resilience to them. 

Call for papers
We therefore invite proposals for panel or paper proposals presenting original research on topics related to the conference theme. The scope of the conference is intended to be broad and multidisciplinary and we encourage flexibility and imagination in the interpretation of the theme. At the same time, in line with NZASIA's key objectives, we welcome proposals for presentations on any topic related to Asian studies. The choice of theme is to encourage papers with a shared research focus and does not preclude panels, papers and presentations that range across all the perspectives which inform Asian Studies.
We particularly seek contributions from emerging scholars and postgraduate students, and a number of events are specifically targeted to support the new generation of researchers, including a postgraduate workshop to be held on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 24th. More details on this event will be uploaded soon.
 
Keynote speakers
Natasha Hamilton-Hart, Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, Patrick Thomsen and Jason Young.

​Conference platform and Covid-19 restrictions
We are planning to hold the conference face-to-face with a Zoom contingency plan should alert levels in New Zealand change. To this end our keynote speakers are all New Zealand-based. Prospective attendees from overseas must be aware that the border is currently open only to NZ citizens and permanent residents who are required to quarantine in managed isolation facilities for two weeks on arrival in New Zealand at personal expense. Please refer to the NZ Immigration website for detailed and up-to-date information: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border-closures-and-exceptions

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Panel and paper proposals
We will accept only one paper submission per person or joint authors. Paper presentations will be allocated 30 minutes (typically 20 minutes presentation and 10 minutes discussion; shorter papers with more time for discussion are also welcome).
Panels will normally comprise three paper presentations, but alternative structures (e.g., shorter presentations and more panellists or a combination of presenters and discussant) are also welcome.

Submission of Abstracts
Paper abstracts, single spaced and no longer than 200 words, must be submitted electronically as MS Word email attachments before 30 June 2021 to: NZASIA2021@massey.ac.nz
Early abstract acceptance notification will be sent if requested for funding/planning purposes.

Individual paper submissions
Please include:
◦ Title of paper
 ◦ Abstract of the paper, including three to four keywords
 ◦ Name of author(s) (those not based at a NZ institution should also include either a link to their institutional home page or a CV)
◦ Contact details for the author(s)
 
Panel submissions
Please include:

• Title of panel and 100 word description of the panel's topic
• Titles of the papers
• Abstracts of the papers, including three to four keywords
• Authors and/or discussant(s)
• Contact details for the authors and/or discussant(s)

 
Registration
                                        Standard (NZD)         Early Bird – until October 1 (NZD)
 
NZASIA Members                $290                            $250
Non-Members                     $360                            $320
Students                               $150                            $110
 
A link to the registration form will be uploaded soon.
If you wish to join NZASIA (fees below) , please fill out our membership form at https://www.nzasia.org.nz/membership.html and email it to the Treasurer.​

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​Previous Conferences

• The NZASIA 23rd Biennial International 2019 Conference, the Victoria University of Wellington, 2019.
• The NZASIA 22nd Biennial International Conference, University of Otago, 2017.
• The 21st Biennial conference University of Canterbury, 2015.
• The 20th Biennial International Conference, University of Auckland in 2013.
• The 19th Biennial International Conference , Massey University in 2011.
• The 18th Biennial International Conference , Victoria University in Wellington in 2009.
• The 17th Biennial International Conference, University of Otago in 2007.
• The 16th Biennal Conference, University of Waikato in 2005.
• The 15th Biennial Conference, University of Auckland in 2003.