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TLSA
Conference 2011
Communicating New Research on Timor-Leste
Centro Formação João Paulo II, Comoro, Dili,
Timor-Leste, 30 June - 1 July 2011
This two-day
conference for
researchers is organised by the Timor-Leste Studies Association (TLSA).
The TLSA an interdisciplinary, international research network focussed
on all aspects of research into East Timorese society, including
politics and history, economics, communications, health, language and
agriculture. The 2011 conference Communicating New Research on
Timor-Leste
will be co-hosted by the National University of Timor-Lorosa’e,
Swinburne University of Technology, and the Technical University of
Lisbon.
Draft Conference Program now available!
A draft program for the 2011 TLSA Conference, Communicating New Research on Timor-Leste is now available. Click here to download pdf.
We have a full and exciting program, in all four conference languages.
Please note that this is now the final version.
CALL FOR
PAPERS
The organisers now call
for papers addressing any aspect of social science/ humanities/
scientific research related to Timor-Leste. The conference organisers
welcome papers from academics, researchers, activists, community groups
and policy makers. A four-language refereed conference proceedings
publication will be published, and distributed free to East Timorese
tertiary institutions. Conference sub-themes will include, but are not
limited to the following:
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CONFERENCE LANGUAGES
Papers may be presented in English, Tetum, Portuguese or Bahasa
Indonesian.
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Please send all proposals for 20 minutes papers, with a
150-word abstract by 25 March 2011 to:
Dr. Michael Leach (Swinburne University of Technology) via email:mleach@swin.edu.au
Tetum
language papers should also be sent cc: Antero da Silva, National
University of Timor-Lorosae. anterob@gmail.com
Portuguese
language papers should also be sent cc: Prof Nuno Canas Mendes,
Technical University of Lisbon. ncm@iscsp.utl.pt
Bahasa
Indonesia language papers should also be sent cc: Alarico da Costa
Ximenes, National University of Timor-Lorosa'e, alaricodacosta@rocketmail.com
REGISTRATION
For more
information regarding conference registration fees and how to make a
payment download the forms in .doc or .pdf format. Click here for .doc and here for .pdf.
A discount is
available for those also
attending the Knowledge, Attitudes and Skills for Timor-Leste's
Development conference in Dili (4-5 July). For
internationals: All international delegates should submit their
completed registration forms by Friday June 10. Internationals can
either pre-pay using the registration form, or pay at the registration
desk in Dili on June 30. (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 June 30. You can
confirm your attendance before the conference by emailing: Alarico da
Costa Ximenes, UNTL. Email: alaricodacosta@rocketmail.com
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VENUE,
ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL
Venue
The TLSA
conference will take place at the Centro Formação João Paulo II,
Comoro, Dili. Click here to view map.
Transport
A daily bus service to and from the venue will be provided departing from UNTL Liceu Machado building. Click here to view map.
Please note that the conference bus has a maximum capacity of 22 persons only.
Delegates are therefore encouraged to take taxis or microlets to the
venue where possible. For those who wish to take the conference bus
from downtown Dili, please email:mleach@swin.edu.au
directly to secure one of the 22 spots. The bus will leave the square
between UNTL Liceu and the Museum of the resistance at 8am on Thursday
30 June, and 8.15 on Friday 1 July. The departure point of the
conference bus is also on the map above.
The bus will return to downtown Dili both days at 5.45pm. On Thursday
it will head to the Comarca Balide for the book launches, immediately
after it reaches UNTL Liceu. Plenty of taxis will also be available
from the conference venue.
Taxi ride to and from down-town Dili to the venue will cost approx. $5
but may be negotiated beforehand with the driver.
Conference Reception
The conference reception will be held at the Hotel Esplanada on Wednesday June 29, 6-8pm. All registered delegates welcome.
Accommodation
There are a number of hotels and guest houses in Dili. Information
regarding accommodation may be found via:
http://timor.buildingmarkets.org/en_af/search/node/1478
or
http://www.timorleste-hotels.com/timorleste-accommodation
Travel
For international travellers flights to Dili can be booked:
From Darwin
http://www.airnorth.com.au/
From Bali
http://www.batavia-air.com/etiket/
http://www.merpati.co.id/
From Singapore
http://www.air-timor.com/
Overland travel from Kupang is also possible. However, please check
land border entry requirements.
via the Department
of Immigration website.
Visas
For international travellers arriving by air a visa on arrival
may be
granted valid for stay of up to 30 days, valid for single entry into
Timor-Leste. The fee is US$30.
Indonesian nationals may apply on arrival at any border post, including
land border crossings as well as Dili International airport and Dili
Sea Port.
Portuguese nationals travelling on Portuguese passports are subject to
visa exemption arrangements when travelling for tourism.
N.B. Except for Indonesian and Portuguese nationals all travellers
arriving at a land border
must apply in advance for Visa Application
Authorisation.
Visit the Department
of Immigration website for more details.
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SUPPORT
FOR EAST TIMORESE
NATIONALS TO ATTEND
See
registration details for special discounts for East Timorese
participants.
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RELATED
EVENTS
The
Communicating New Research on Timor-Leste research conference (Dili)
will precede the Knowledge, Attitudes and Skills for Timor-Leste's
Development conference (Dili), organised by Victoria University and
National
University of Timor-Lorosa’e, to be held in Dili, at the Dili
Convention Centre, Mercado Lama, on Monday and Tuesday
4-5 July 2011. This will be a policy-oriented conference focussing on
case studies of good practice, with invited speakers and participation
by the Timorese government, the National University, Timorese civil
society, Members of Parliament and other interested groups. For further
information about that conference, please contact Dr Helen Hill
helen.hill@vu.edu.au or view the conference website: http://www.vu.edu.au/events/timor-leste-conference
These are linked conferences and discounted co-registration will be
available for those who attend both.
On the weekend between these two conferences (Saturday and Sunday 2-3
July) a number of Expos will take place in Dili with exhibits by local
organisations on the conference themes of Agriculture & Rural
Livelihoods, Health, Teaching and Learning, Youth Transitions,
Financial Inclusion & Trade, Infrastructure & National Systems,
and Law & Justice.
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