Notifications

Conferences and Calls for Papers

1. Qualitative Research for Policy Making 2011: 2nd Annual Conference, 26 - 27 May 2011, Belfast, U.K. Details here. 

2. MediAsia 2011 - The Second Asian Conference on Media and Mass Communication, 4 to 6 November 2011, Osaka, Japan

3. 2nd Global Conference, The Value of Work: Exploring Critical Issues, Monday 31st October - Wednesday 2nd November 2011, Prague, Czech Republic

4. *International Conference in Vocational Education and Training (ICVET) 2011, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, organised by the UN. 

5. The International Student Energy Summit is a global, multi-disciplinary forum for students to discuss their role in the transition to a sustainable energy future. They're offering financial support, with conditions. 

6. Millennial Asia: An international Journal of Asian studies is calling for papers for its issue on 

Understanding Changing Agriculture and Agribusiness in Asia. 

Papers not exceeding 8000 words with abstract of 200 words should reach Dr. Sukhpal Singh( sukhpal@iimahd.ernet.in) or Dr. Lakhwinder Singh (lakhwindersingh07@gmail.com) by May 31, 2011.

7. 

The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE)

 is currently inviting research pre-proposals on the Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Change in South Asia. Concept notes, if accepted, will lead to an invitation to submit a full research proposal. Deadline : May 30th, 2011. 

8. The Centre for Comparative Literature, University of Hyderabad, welcomes students to RAW.CON, a three-day, national students' conference on Literature and Cultural Studies going to be conducted at University of Hyderabad from September 20th-22nd, 2011. Details here. 

9. 1st Global Conference on Communication and Conflict, Thursday 3rd November - Saturday 5th November 2011Prague, Czech Republic. Abstracts should be submitted by Friday 17th June 2011. 

10. 3rd Global Conference Bullying and the Abuse of Power, Thursday 3rd November – Saturday 5th November 2011 Prague, Czech Republic. Abstracts should be submitted by Friday 17th June 2011. I

Events 

1. Bangalore Film Society is screening three Marathi films this month at Ashirvad, St Mark's Road. Details here. 

2. Bangalore International Centre has arranged a Panel Discussions on "Jan Lokpal Bill" on Monday, 23rd May, 2011 at 6.30 pm, which is open to the public. 

Opportunities

1. Open Space is offering fellowships. 

2. Leaders for Tomorrow is offering fellowships in social development. 

3. India Fellow Youth is offering fellowships in rural development. 

4. The Youth Parliament has some vacancies. 

5. The Kalaparva (www.kalaparva.com), a non-profit e-zine celebrating Indian arts and artistes, is looking for volunteer contributors to pen thoughts on the aspects of Art and Education.

6. CSCS Bangalore is looking for a program associate under its Social Justice initiative. 

6. Jahangirabad Media Institute is organising a national level essay writing competition on "Media and Social Change" for graduate students. The best three essays will be awarded with cash prize of Rs.3000, Rs.2000, and Rs.1000 respectively along with certificate. Students have to send self attested photocopy of their institutional identity card including his/her contact details (Phone No, Mail ID, and Postal Address) along with the entries. An eminent panel of jury members from media industry will evaluate the entries and select award winners. Result will be declared on 10th June on our website www.jmi.edu.in and the award will be distributed during the media seminar which will be organized in JMI on 12th June 2011.

Resources 

1. The Electronic Services Delivery Bill has been released for comments.