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March 2017
Lecturer Training on Teaching Human Rights
Deadline of Submission: 23 February 2016 SHAPE SEA is pleased to call for participants to the Lecturer Training on Teaching Human Rights in collaboration with Mahidol University, Thailand. The training will develop lecturer skills and knowledge for teaching human rights at the undergraduate and graduate level. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM: http://shapesea.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Application-form-Lecturer-training-on-HR-final.docx Source: http://shapesea.com/opportunities/calls/call-for-participants/
Find out more »April 2017
RCSD Post Fieldwork Seminar: “The Roles of Migrants and Social Remittance in Traditional Festivals’ Practices in Za Yet Pyin Village, Rakhine State, Myanmar”
About the topic: This presentation aims to highlight migration phenomenon in perspective of study in traditional festivals as well as migration effect on traditional practices of the sending community. Moreover, it is going to spotlight what is happening in traditional festivals after happening massive flow of young migration. Throughout this presentation, the speaker will talk and share her research experience base on the data conducted from the remote research site- “Za Yet Pyin village”, the Rakhine village located in Ramree…
Find out more »International Seminar on Women Ulama “Amplifying Women Ulama’s Voices, Asserting Values of Islam, Nationhood and Humanity”
The term “ulama” is often associated with male. In fact, “ulama” can be applied to both female and male, which are characterized by: a) holding strong knowledge on Islamic studies; b) understanding and implementing prophetic roles in expanding universal values of religion as rahmatan lil alamin (Blessing for the whole universe), c) care of social issues, d) promote critical thinking in tradition, e) being agent of changes with more constructive and evaluative way. In Indonesia, the role of female ulama…
Find out more »May 2017
The UP Visayas International Conference on Intangible Heritage Call for Papers, Exhibits, and Performances
Source: http://www.upv.edu.ph/index.php/25-announcements/353-the-up-visayas-international-conference-on-intangible-heritage-call-for-papers-exhibits-and-performances
Find out more »Seminar and Workshop on Hindu Art in Southeast Asia
Deadline of Submission: 10 March 2017 This seminar and workshop programme will focus on the essence of Hinduism and the localization of Hindu art forms and living traditions in Southeast Asia. It will be held in Bali, home to the largest living Hindu community in the region. Led by expert scholars and practitioners from Southeast Asia and India, activities will include lectures on Hindu arts, practices and beliefs, iconography and mythology, hands-on workshops on music and dance, and field trips to…
Find out more »July 2017
2nd International Conference on Cordillera Studies: “Indigenous Studies in the Philippines: Issues and Prospects”
Abstract submission deadline: 6 February 2017 The conference will address the general theme of “Indigenous Studies in the Philippines: Issues and Prospects.” Although special attention will be given to the study of indigenous societies in the Cordillera region of Northern Luzon, the conference seeks to provide a broad platform for the discussion of other indigenous societies in the Philippines and elsewhere. The conference is thus envisioned as a venue for the presentation and discussion of comparative indigenous studies, highlighting various…
Find out more »National Human Rights Institutions in Southeast Asia: Challenges of Protection
Deadline of Abstract Submission: 28 February 2017 Asia Centre invites the submission of abstracts on the role of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in Southeast Asia in protecting human rights. We welcome submissions from specialists in this field, including by former and current practitioners in the region’s NHRIs. The unique position of the NHRIs between the government and civil society provide opportunities and at the same time dilemmas in protecting human rights in the region. Their capacity to investigate human…
Find out more »13th International Conference on Thai Studies: Globalized Thailand? Connectivity, Conflict and Conundrums of Thai Studies
Thai Studies and Global Connection For many decades, the academic field of Thai studies has served as a platform offering many forms of challenging, conceptual, and critical knowledge to scholars working in different academic disciplines, yet who share the same interest in unveiling the complexity of Thai society. The field has allowed many scholars whose works are related to Thai society to engage in debate, to learn and exchange from one another, and, on many occasions, to produce ground-breaking conceptual…
Find out more »August 2017
The 2nd Studia Islamika International Conference 2017
Center for the Study of Islam and Society (PPIM) of Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta will carry out an international conference in August this year. This conference is dedicated to promoting Studia Islamika, an international journal published by the Center. This is the second Studia Islamika conference, and this event is expected to be held regularly in the future. In the coming conference, scholars and students on Southeast Asian Islam are invited to present their papers, research and…
Find out more »Call for papers: Indonesia Development Forum (IDF)
The Indonesia Development Forum 2017 (IDF) is a platform for Indonesian leaders in government, private sector, academia, and other members of society to collaborate to shape Indonesia's development agendas. This platform is initiated by Bappenas. One of the key elements of IDF is an annual conference to publish the latest thinking and facilitate public-private dialogue on a priority development theme. The conference stands on three pillars: INSPIRE, IMAGINE, and INNOVATE. It will provide opportunities to build on past successes in…
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