Universitas 21 International Conference for Graduate Research Students
Sustainable Cities for the Future - 29 November - 6 December 2009
Conference theme: Sustainability of cities.
Globally, economies are facing challenges to future sustainability and are investing in strategies to mitigate, and adapt to, the potential of new climatic realities. People are increasingly moving into urban areas, placing stress on transport and other basic infrastructure. Australia provides an excellent 'laboratory' to review the future sustainability of cities, with climate scientists suggesting it will be one of the first countries to be impacted by climate change. The conference will explore issues of sustainability of cities including: energy; water; the built environment; cultural, historical and social issues; human health; transport and the natural environment.
The conference provides an inclusive, multi-disciplinary context to examine the topics listed above. Participants will have the opportunity to present and discuss their own research through oral and poster presentations. Graduate research students from all disciplines are invited to apply.
The conference proceedings, Proceedings of the Universitas 21 International Graduate Research Conference: Sustainable Cities for the Future, are now available to be downloaded.
Dates: The conference starts in Melbourne on Sunday 29 November; delegates will be flown to Brisbane on Wednesday 2 December; the conference concludes with dinner in Brisbane on 5 December 2009.
Venues: The University of Melbourne & The University of Queensland (Brisbane), Australia
Participants: All U21 graduate students with an academic/research interest in the sustainability of cities and associated themes. The number of participants will be limited to 60 graduate students (*Eligible graduate students are those completing a doctoral or masters degree by research).
Registration: AUD$1000. This includes the cost of accommodation, local travel costs (including airfares between the Melbourne and Brisbane venues), and most meals.
We have started a Google Map showing where the participants are from (updated regularly), and you can see what the world is tweeting about sustainable cities.
Key dates :
- UPDATE: 1st September. there are still a few places available, but they are filling quickly - please contact us ASAP if you are interested in attending the conference
- Expressions of interest should be submitted by August 31, 2009
- Registrations, including full payment of the registration fee should be completed by September 30, 2009
Further Information
- Academic & Social Program
- Themes & Speakers
- Papers, Presentations & Posters
- Registration
- Accomodation
- How Can You Contribute?
- Travel to Australia
- Field Trips
- Venues
For further information or help please contact Dave Kendal at u21-conference@unimelb.edu.au