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Call for Streams; Invitation to 4th Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference in New Zealand

  • 1.  Call for Streams; Invitation to 4th Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference in New Zealand

    Posted 08-04-2010 22:30
    Hello GDO Listserve Members,

    The following is posted on behalf of Judith Pringle, Professor of
    Organisation Studies, AUT University, Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand
    (Judith.pringle@aut.ac.nz).

    Best Regards,
    Dianne Murphy
    GDO Listserve Manager

    ****************************************

    You are warmly invited to the:

    4th Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference,
    7-8 February, 2011

    AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand

    Theme: ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Views from the Edge’.

    Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is a priority for people working
    together within and without workplaces. This conference is influenced by
    the location ‘at the edge of the universe’ where context is very salient.
    As organisers, we endorse the notion that knowledge is always ‘partial
    sight and limited vision ... the only way to find a larger vision is to be
    somewhere in particular’ (Haraway, 1988, p.93). We encourage diverse
    views and challenging conversations; submissions that may bring the
    margins to the centre. The views may be from the edges of our knowledge
    and understanding of EDI.

    We invite experienced, emerging researchers and practitioners and
    especially encourage doctoral students to present their work. There will
    be academic and doctoral sessions as well as presentations relevant to
    practitioners and policy makers.

    A variety of key note speakers will add to the flavour of the conference.
    We have early confirmation from: Professor Mustafa Ozbilgin (University of
    East Anglia), Dr. Carla Houkamau (University of Auckland) and Lynette Reid
    (AUT University).

    IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

    CALL FOR STREAMS: 15 September, 2010.

    Please submit your stream topics to: Judith.pringle@aut.ac.nz

    NOTIFICATION: of acceptance of stream (topics) and programme details: 28
    Sept., 2010

    SUBMISSION OF PAPERS: 1st November, 2010

    NOTIFICATION: of acceptance of papers: 15 November, 2010

    Early booking of flights and accommodation is recommended as the
    conference is being held in the high summer season. For further
    information on activities in and around Auckland please visit
    http://www.aucklandnz.com/

    Registration details will be forthcoming.
    Check http://www.edi-conference.org/

    For ENQUIRIES about the conference, please contact:
    Judith Pringle Judith.pringle@aut.ac.nz or
    Serena Gent serena.gent@aut.ac.nz


    SPECIAL EVENTS surrounding the conference:
    • Optional Pre-conference overnight excursion to Bay of Island to
    participate in Treaty of Waitangi day celebrations on 6 February
    • Optional Post-conference excursion to a conservation island
    (Tiritiri Matangi) in the Hauraki Gulf

    ASSOCIATED CONFERENCES:

    AIRAANZ (Association of Industrial Relations Academics of Australia and
    New Zealand) Conference, 2-4 Feb 2011
    Theme: Dialogue Downunder
    Venue: Rendezvous Hotel, Mayoral Drive & Vincent Street, Auckland
    http://airaanzweb.weebly.com/

    O.I.L. (Organization, Identity and Locality ), Critical Studies of
    Management and Organizing in Aotearoa/New Zealand, 10-11 February, 2011
    Venue: Massey University (Turitea) Palmerston North
    http://www.massey.ac.nz/~cprichar/oil.htm

    17th International Conference of the Nurses Network for Violence against
    Women, 16 – 18 February 2011
    Theme: Stopping Violence: Innovation and Partnership for Sustainable Change
    Venue: Heritage Hotel, 35 Hobson Street, Auckland

    SPONSORS: EDI conferences are coordinated and supported by DECERe
    (Diversity and Equality in Careers and Employment Research) at the
    University of East Anglia. Emerald Press sponsors two best paper awards at
    the conference. AUT University hosts the conference and the Gender and
    Diversity Research Group is the local organizer.
    Orgics Limited provides logistical support to the conference.

    PAST CONFERENCES: England, Istanbul-Turkey, Vienna-Austria and now
    Auckland, New Zealand/Aotearoa.