FASSGRAD Interdisciplinary Postgraduate
Conference, 2015
CALL FOR PAPERS
22 – 23 October 2015
University of Waikato
Graduate and postgraduate students from the University of Waikato and other New Zealand
universities are warmly invited to join the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of
Waikato in this annual celebration of graduate student research. We invite 200-word abstract for
paper submissions from graduate and post-graduate students studying at any New Zealand
university in the Arts, Social Sciences, Psychology, or related disciplines. Full written papers will be
considered for publication in a special conference issue of Te Kura Kete Aronui, the Faculty’s peerreviewed electronic graduate journal, showcasing original research by graduates and postgraduate
students. (This will be published in 2016.)
The annual FASS Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Conference is an excellent opportunity for
graduate and postgraduate students to come together from across New Zealand to share their ideas
and research in a supportive, professional and congenial environment. Papers will be organised
into theme-related panels, chaired by academic staff members and postgraduate students from the
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, who will also serve as discussants.
The conference will begin on Thursday 22 October with registrations in S Block from 8.30am
before our opening keynote speaker session. The conference concludes on Friday 23 October with
an evening cocktail reception.
PRESENTATIONS:
Presenters will each be allocated 15 minutes to present their research, followed by five minutes for
questions. There will be a $500 prize for the best paper and a $250 prize for a highly commended
paper on each day of the conference.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
200-word abstracts for paper presentations must be received no later than 4pm, Friday 2
October and should include your name, full contact details and institutional affiliation
(department/programme and University). Submit your abstract and any additional documentation
to Mary Melinn, Graduate Administrator: email [email protected].
If you are presenting at the conference and would like your full 4,000 word paper to be considered
for publication in Te Kura Kete Aronui, the final version must be submitted before 4pm Friday 6
November.
Please ensure your full paper submission adheres to one of the three following reference formats:
APA (6th edition), the MHRA style guide (Version 2.3) or the MLA Handbook (7th edition).
PLACES ARE LIMITED: SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT ASAP!
Conference registration is free for students whose papers are accepted for presentation. Please note
that places at the FASS Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Conference are limited to around 30
participants and will be allocated upon receipt and acceptance of each individual submission.
Those planning just to attend the Conference may do so free of charge, but for catering purposes
please register by 4pm Friday 9 October – [email protected]