Contemporary Challenges in Transitional Vietnam:
Insights from Vietnam Studies in the United Kingdom, 29 Feb 2012, British
Academy, London
Bringing together academics from across the social sciences
to consider the social, economic and political challenges facing Vietnam,
the workshop will provide a unique opportunity to support and publicise
the innovative research being conducted in the United Kingdom on one of
Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies. Vietnam has its sights on
becoming a developed nation by 2020. But what obstacles does it face and
how might these be overcome?
The event aims to have long-term impact by engaging the
participation of, and developing links between, scholars, development
funders and policy makers, Vietnamese postgraduate students at British
universities, and key dignitaries charged with strengthening relations
between the UK and Vietnam. The workshop forms part of Vietnam Academic
Network (VAN-UK) activities.
Confirmed speakers: Martin Gainsborough (Bristol), Catherine
Locke (UEA), An Nguyen (Sussex) & Jonathan Rigg
(Durham)
Call for papers: Abstracts of 150 words
from scholars of post-doctoral level and higher at UK universities are
welcomed. A biography should also be
submitted.
Call for participation: Limited travel
bursaries are available to Vietnamese postgraduates studying in the UK. A
150 word rationale for attendance should be
submitted.
Closing date for calls:Tuesday, 1 November
2011.
Contact: To respond to the calls please contact: Katherine
Brickell (katherine.brickell@rhul.ac.uk