The African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific (AFSAAP) is a national network of academics, students, consultants, activists, diplomats, artists, community leaders, and others who share a mutual interest in the promotion of African Studies in Australasia and the Pacific region. AFSAAP was founded in 1978 and this will be the association’s 40th Annual Conference.
This conference aims to examine the future of African Studies in Australia and New Zealand, and discuss the possible ways forward. The direction of this discussion will be led by your research proposals showcasing African Studies in Australia.
This first call asks you to submit your 200 word paper abstracts or proposals for a panel discussion by June 1st 2017 – email to afsaap2017@afsaap.org.au
This year we will celebrate AFSAAP’s 40th Annual Conference by gathering on the first day at the University of South Australia’s City Campus, and then on the 2nd day of the conference we will all gather at Monarto Zoo’s Waterhole Function Centre situated on the edge of the Africa precinct – that is, Australia’s conservation site re-creating the wild African Serengeti with stunning views of Monarto Zoo’s African animals, including a Giraffe viewing platform a few minutes walk from the venue. Buses will transport conference participants to and from this venue, located 50 minutes from the Adelaide CBD.
Participants will need to book their own accommodation in the centre of Adelaide. Options and Details forthcoming on the conference website
Presenters will be expected to prepare final papers for inclusion in the Final Conference Proceedings.
Key Dates 2017:
Call for Papers/Panels – Deadline June 1st
Advise of acceptance – June 30th
Registration Opens: July 1st
All Presenters to Register by October 1st
All Participants to register by October 23rd
Thankyou.
Dr. Tanya Lyons
AFSAAP President
and on behalf of the
The AFSAAP team.