ANNOUNCEMENT 1 (2) 2015-01-28 Dnr V 2015
ANNOUNCEMENT 2015-01-28 D i v i s i o n f o r E x t e rn a l R e l a t i o n s S t ra t e g i c P a r t n e rs h i p s a n d N e t w o r k s U l ri k a Q v i s t M a t h i e s e n Universitas 21 Graduate Research Conference (GRC) 2015 Date: 9 - 12 July, 2015 Location: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China The conference theme The 2015 Graduate Research Conference will be hosted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. The theme is “Digital Future” and the conference will discuss • • • • the evolution of digital technology the influence of digital technology on society and user behavior the opportunities and challenges digital technology brings predict the future developments in terms of technical, social, legal, economic, cultural, and political aspects of the Internet and digital technology as a result of digital advancement. Three days of presentations and other actives, which provide delegates with an optimal environment for U21 Doctoral Candidates in this field to showcase their research findings, strategically network and socialize. Conditions Lund University will nominate two doctoral candidates, and one reserve. Lund University will cover the conference fee of US $600 per participant. This fee covers accommodation, airport pick-ups, welcome dinner, lunches, refreshments, meeting theatres, and social and cultural activities. It does not include airfare and health insurance. In addition, Lund University will assist with travel arrangements and cover travel costs including visa costs to a maximum of 10 000 SEK. N.B. Each participant will need to ensure that they have adequate travel insurance. Applicants shall meet the following requirements: • Must be registered as a doctoral candidate at Lund University • Should be approximately half way in their PhD projects • Must be keenly motivated to work on the topics of the U21 Graduate Research Conference • Must be able to participate in all activities in the programme • Must be fluent in written and spoken English - the sessions will all be conducted in English Postadress Box 117, 221 00 Lund Besöksadress St Algatan 4, Lund Telefon 046-222 8312 (direkt), 046-222 00 00 (växel) Fax 046-222 41 11 E-post [email protected] Webbadress www.lu.se 1 (2) Dnr V 2015/149 2 Doctoral candidates from all disciplines with an academic research interest in the conference theme Digital Future are invited to apply, describing the contribution they can make to the conference. Students may present posters or do oral presentations on any of the themes. Selection Criteria • Statement of purpose • Relevance to the conference theme • Quality of the abstract • The potential impact of the research Preconference procedure information (selected candidates only) One oral and one poster presentation are desirable. The selected candidates are expected to provide additional documentation. The application, in English, shall include: 1. Statement of purpose including a description of the contribution they can make to the conference, including choice of theme - 1 A4 page 2. Letter of recommendation from Professor/Head of Department 3. CV 4. Excerpt from LADOK Application deadline is Monday 25 March 2015. The application with reference number V 2015/149 should be submitted to the Registrar by e-mail to [email protected] Questions please contact [email protected] More information Shanghai Jiao Tong University http://en.sjtu.edu.cn/ GRC http://www.universitas21.com/event/details/223/graduate-researchconference-digital-future U21 www.universitas21.com/ Ex officio Ulrika Qvist Mathiesen
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