Upcoming Conferences
Hosting a Conference through the University of Otago?
If you are hosting a conference at, or in conjunction with, the University of Otago and would like the conference listed here, please email www.manager@otago.ac.nz with the details.
Association of Social Anthropologists of Aotearoa/New Zealand Conference 2009
Theme: Re-thinking community in contemporary anthropology
Date: 13 - 15 December 2009
Location: Piction
This conference celebrates the community of anthropologists living and/or researching in Aotearoa/New Zealand, and also invites papers from around the world. Paper presentations will be accepted digitally, e.g., via YouTube. They may also, of course, be delivered in person. Students, Academics, Past Anthropology Students, Anthropologists currently working with industry, government and ngos and all members of the general public are welcome to attend.
Website: http://www.otago.ac.nz/asaanz/
The Big Fat Truth Symposium 2010
Date: 1-3 February 2010
Location: Dunedin
Are we really in the midst of an obesity epidemic? Is obesity a medical condition or a cultural malaise? What does the evidence tell us about obesity? What role does physical activity play in obesity prevention? If you have ever wondered about the answers to any of these questions, then this is the symposium for you!
With great pleasure, we invite you to attend the University of Otago, School of Physical Education International Research Symposium entitled:
The Big Fat Truth: What are we 'weighting' for? It’s time to move!
This 3 day Symposium is being held in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Website: http://www.otago.ac.nz/thebigfattruth2010
New Zealand Bioethics Conference
Theme: Ethics After Harm
Date: 29 - 31 January 2010
Location: Salmond College, Dunedin
This conference will focus on bioethical issues in the aftermath of great harms. Examples of great harms might include: Social injustice, medical harm, war, colonization, environmental disaster. Call for papers closes 15 October 2009.
Website: www.otago.ac.nz/nzbioethicsconference
2nd Otago International Health Research Network Conference
9-10 November 2009
Hunter Centre, Dunedin
The Otago International Health Research Network meets annually and fosters collaborative links across the university in relation to international health.
Website: www.otago.ac.nz/internationalhealth
Hands-On Science
Hands On Science is intended to give students, who are entering Year 11, 12 or 13 hands-on experience in research science. This is the kind of opportunity normally only available to science graduate students. To qualify for the programme you need to be entering Yr 11, 12 or 13 in the year of attending Hands-On Science, and have your science teacher or principal write a letter confirming that you have the potential to excel in science.
For further information
Email hos@otago.ac.nz
Website http://www.otago.ac.nz/handsonscience
Humboldt Conference 2010
In the Spririt of Alexander von Humboldt and Friedrich Wilhelm von Humboldt: The Role of Fundamental Research in our Society.
When: January 28 - 30, 2010
Where: University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
For more information please visit:
http://www.otago.ac.nz/humboldt2010/
Visions of Peace: The West and Asia Symposium
Date: 10 December - 12 December 2009
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