New Research on Timor-Leste
A TLSA Conference
Liceu Campus, Universidade Nacional de Timor-Lorosa’e (UNTL),
Avenida Cidade de Lisboa, Dili, Timor-Leste 29-30 June 2017
Download the conference programme HERE
This
two-day conference for researchers is organised by the Timor-Leste
Studies Association (TLSA). The TLSA is an interdisciplinary,
international research network focussed on all aspects of research into
East Timorese society, including politics and history, economics,
communications, health, language, agriculture and science.
During
this
year's conference there will be two special streams, the first on the
theme of 'Elections' co-convened by Clinton Fernandes and Mica Barreto
Soares and the second on the theme of 'Gender research in Timor Leste'
co-convened by Sara Niner and Therese Tam .
Papers
examining
Timor-Leste's regional and international relationships, and East
Timorese perspectives on regional and global issues, are also
encouraged. The ‘New Research on Timor Leste’ conference will be
co-hosted by Universidade Nacional de Timor Loro'sae, Swinburne
University of
Technology, and the University of Lisbon.
CALL FOR
PAPERS
The
organisers now call for papers addressing any aspect of social science/
humanities/ scientific research related to Timor-Leste, with a
particular emphasis on the place of Timor-Leste within the region and
internationally. The conference organisers welcome papers from
academics, researchers, activists, community groups and policy makers.
A refereed conference proceedings publication may be published.
Conference sub-themes will include, but are not limited to, the
following:
-
Regional Studies
- Peace-building
- Politics and International Relations
- History and Heritage
- Culture and Society
- Anthropology and Archaeology
- Economics, Business and Trade
- Development Policy
- International Development Assistance
- Agriculture
- Health Policy
- Gender Issues
- Language and Linguistics
- Education
- Anti-corruption
- Timor-Leste's regional and international relationships
- East Timorese perspectives on regional and global issues
- Elections
- Gender research in Timor Leste
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CONFERENCE LANGUAGES
Papers may be presented in Tetum, Portuguese, English or
Indonesian.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Please
send all proposals for 20 minute papers, with a 150-word abstract by
Friday 14 April 2017 to: tlsa2017@tlstudies.org
Tetum language papers should also be sent cc Antero da Silva (Universidade Nacional de Timor-Lorosa'e) anterob@gmail.com
Portuguese language papers should also be sent cc Prof Nuno Canas Mendes (University of Lisbon) ncm@iscsp.ulisboa.pt
Bahasa
Indonesia language papers should also be sent cc Alarico da Costa
Ximenes (Universidade Nacional de Timor-Lorosa'e) alaricodacosta@rocketmail.com
Papers on the Elections should also be sent to cc: Clinton Fernandes (University of New South Wales) C.Fernandes@adfa.edu.au and Mica Barreto Soares, Swinburne University of Technology, barreto_mica@hotmail.com
Papers on Gender research in Timor Leste should also be sent cc: Sara Niner. (Monash University) sara.niner@monash.edu and Theresa Tam (UNTL) atam320@gmail.com
REGISTRATION DETAILS
For more information regarding conference registration fees and how to
make a payment download the forms in .doc or .pdf format.
Discount is available for those also attending the Victoria
University/UNTL conference 'Finding Strategies to achieve Sustainable
Development goals' to be held in Dili on 3-4 July 2017.
For internationals: All international delegates should submit their
completed registration forms by Friday 16th June 2017. Internationals can
either pre-pay using the registration form, or pay at the registration
desk in Dili on 29 June (Write "pay in Dili" at the payment section of
the registration form if that is your intention.)
For East Timorese nationals: please register at the registration desk
on 29 June 2017. You can also confirm your attendance before the conference by
emailing: Alarico da Costa Ximenes, UNTL. Email: alaricodacosta@rocketmail.com
SUPPORT
FOR EAST TIMORESE
NATIONALS TO ATTEND
See registration details in .doc or .pdf format. for special discounts for East Timorese participants.
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RELATED
EVENTS
The
'New Research in Timor-Leste' conference will precede the Victoria
University/UNTL conference 'Finding Strategies to achieve Sustainable
Development goals' to be held in Dili on 4-5 July 2017. For
further information about this conference, please contact Helen Hill: helen.hill@email.com
These are linked conferences and discounted co-registration will be available for those who attend both.
On the weekend
between these two conference (Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 July), a number of
expos and special events will take place in Dili. More details will be
available soon.
INFORMATION FOR VISITORS
Timor Adventures: www.timoradventures.com.au
FURTHER DETAILS
Further details about registration, accommodation and travel will be
available soon on the website.
