[csaa-forum] CFP - In the Pipeline: New Directions in Cultural Research on Water - extended CFP deadline

Tue Mar 6 15:49:04 CST 2007

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 UPDATED AND EXTENDED CFP DEADLINE FOR:

IN THE PIPELINE: New Directions in Cultural Research on Water

A SYMPOSIUM - 19-20 JULY, 2007
Parramatta Campus, University of Western Sydney

NEW DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS:  16 MARCH, 2007

SUPPORTED BY:
*          Centre for Cultural Research, University Of Western Sydney
*          ARC Cultural Research Network
*          Australian Academy Of Humanities
*          Australian Water Association

With drought and climate instability putting pressure on current and
future water supplies, there have been many calls for change in water
use cultures. Yet almost all Australian research on water users has
investigated the attitudes and socio-demographic characteristics of
individuals, not cultures, usually with a view to changing or predicting
individual behaviour.

Meanwhile, unknown numbers of researchers in Australia and overseas are
working on projects investigating water use and water-related issues
from cultural or sociotechnical perspectives, and/or with strong
concerns for cultural dimensions of water practices, ownership,
technologies, uses and values.  These researchers can be found in
government and non-government organisations, and across a variety of
academic centres and departments, ranging from media, communication and
cultural studies; history, anthropology and sociology; through to
departments of rural studies and geography or geo-spatial studies, as
well as engineering and earth sciences. Some of them are postgraduates
and early career researchers keen to make contact with others to discuss
methodologies.

IN THE PIPELINE will bring together for the first time these dispersed
researchers in a unique interdisciplinary gathering. Convened by the
Centre for Cultural Research, and supported by the ARC Cultural Research
Network, the Australian Academy of Humanities, and the Australian Water
Association, the Symposium will be held at the Parramatta Campus of the
University of Western Sydney on Thursday July 19 and Friday July 20,
2007.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

"THE DYNAMICS AND HYDRAULICS OF EVERYDAY LIFE" by  Elizabeth Shove,
Reader, Dept of Sociology, Lancaster University, author of Comfort,
Cleanliness + Convenience (Berg, 2003) , who will explore the practical
and theoretical implications of focusing not on water but on the
services and practices it makes possible.

The program will include panels, papers, and a workshop on methods and
approaches.

The Symposium aims to explore such questions as:
*          Who's doing what in cultural research on water, and what
kinds of theories, methods and research designs are being used?
*          What kinds of networks and partnerships are being developed?
*          How can cultural research on water contribute more
effectively to policies and practices for water sustainability?

UPDATED CALL FOR PAPERS   

We invite abstracts of 100-200 words for 10-minute panel presentations
or 20-minute papers outlining recent or current projects, and/or
identifying methodological, theoretical or practical issues.  Proposals
so far range across concerns such as participatory management models,
indigenous water issues  in Australia and New Zealand, values changes
and conflicts, rivers and gender, constructions of drought, TV gardening
programs, etc.  We may need to schedule some parallel sessions.

With the support offered by the Australian Water Association since the
first CFP, we have extended the deadline for abstracts to allow
interested practitioner and industry networks outside academia an
opportunity to participate in this unique event.

NEW DEADLINE

FRIDAY 16 MARCH is the for submission of Abstracts (plus 150 words on
you and your research) by email to z.sofoulis at uws.edu.au
<mailto:z.sofoulis at uws.edu.au>  and cc: pipeline at uws.edu.au
<mailto:pipeline at uws.edu.au>   

To assist with timetabling, organisers reserve the right to offer
proposers either a 20 minute paper or a 10 minute panel spot. Decisions
made at end of March.

REGISTRATION & COSTS:

The registration form is attached but they can also be downloaded from:
http://www.uq.edu.au/crn/activities/nature_pipeline.html
<http://www.uq.edu.au/crn/activities/nature_pipeline.html>  OR 
http://www.uws.edu.au/ccr <http://www.uws.edu.au/ccr>  - see Events and
News

Early bird registration (by May 31):

Academics/Full-time/ Industry: one day: $90  Both days: $175
Students/Part-time/Unwaged: One day: $45      Both days: $80

Full registration (June 1 onwards):
Academics/Full-time/ Industry: one day: $100  Both days: $200
Students/Part-time/Unwaged: One day: $50      Both days: $90

SITE:

'In the Pipeline' Symposium, July 19-20, 2007
University of Western Sydney, Parramatta Campus
Building EA / Room G.36
Corner of James Ruse Drive and Victoria Road, Rydalmere

POSTAL ADDRESS: 

In the Pipeline c/- Centre for Cultural Research,
University of Western Sydney (Parramatta)
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith South DC   NSW 1797

FURTHER INFO: 

EMAIL: pipeline at uws.edu.au <mailto:pipeline at uws.edu.au>  or check:  
http://www.uws.edu.au/ccr <http://www.uws.edu.au/ccr>   - see Events and
News, or:  http://www.uq.edu.au/crn/activities/nature_pipeline.html
<http://www.uq.edu.au/crn/activities/nature_pipeline.html>  
PHONE:  +61 2 9685 9600                   FAX: + 61 2 9685 9610

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