Category: News
Introducing ‘The Forum’, an Exciting New Discussion Format for IAFOR Conferences
The Forum is designed as a platform for international, intercultural, interdisciplinary—and inclusive— discussions, joining experts and practitioners alike in an interactive and open dialogue format.
IAFOR Grant and Scholarship Recipients 2024
We are delighted to announce the recipients of IAFOR grants and scholarships for The 14th Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (ACCS2024) to be held in Tokyo in May 2024.
ACCS2023 Meet & Greet: GARB Central
The Meet & Greet for The 13th Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (ACCS2023) is the perfect opportunity for conference delegates to get a head start on the conference and make valuable connections with other attendees before the event officially begins. The event will be held at GARB Central, a trendy bar and restaurant located in …
ACCS2023 Conference Dinner Location: Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu
Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu, also known as “the Kill Bill restaurant,” has been chosen as the conference dinner location for The 13th Asian Conference on Cultural Studies Studies (ACCS2023). An iconic destination for foodies and movie enthusiasts visiting Tokyo, the restaurant was the inspiration for an iconic scene in “Kill Bill” directed by Quentin Tarantino. Located in …
Creating New Marine Protected Areas During Indonesia’s New Normal
“Creating New Marine Protected Areas During Indonesia’s New Normal” by underwater filmmaker Alex del Olmo has been announced as a Keynote Presentation at The 13th Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (ACCS2023) and The 13th Asian Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS2023). To participate in ACCS/ACAS2023 as an audience member, please register for the conference. This plenary …
From “Normal” to the “New Normal” Through to the “Abnormal”: Where Do We Place the Elderly on this Scale?
“From “Normal” to the “New Normal” Through to the “Abnormal”: Where Do We Place the Elderly on this Scale?” by Sue Ballyn of the University of Barcelona, Spain, has been announced as a Keynote Presentation at The 13th Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (ACCS2023) and The 13th Asian Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS2023). To participate …
Democratising Displacement: Paths to Political Inclusion for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Internally Displaced Persons
“Democratising Displacement: Paths to Political Inclusion for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Internally Displaced Persons” by Max Pensky of Binghamton University, United States, has been announced as a keynote to be presented at The 13th Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (ACCS2023) and The 13th Asian Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS2023). The ACCS/ACAS2023 Organising Committees are currently …
Environmental Communication and Public Engagement Through Creative Uses of Satellite Data
“Environmental Communication and Public Engagement Through Creative Uses of Satellite Data” by Grayson Cooke of Southern Cross University, Australia, has been announced as a keynote to be presented at The 13th Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (ACCS2023) and The 13th Asian Conference on Asian Studies (ACAS2023). The ACCS/ACAS2023 Organising Committees are currently calling for papers …
The Agony of Limbo and the Imprisonment of the Innocent: Tales from the Frontline, The Ongoing Saga of Australia’s ‘Pacific Solution’
The full abstract for acclaimed writer Arnold Zable’s keynote presentation at ACCS/ACAS2022 titled “The Agony of Limbo and the Imprisonment of the Innocent: Tales from the Frontline, The Ongoing Saga of Australia’s ‘Pacific Solution’” has been announced. This plenary will also be available for IAFOR Members to view online. To find out more, please visit …
Narratives of Fear, Scarcity, and Resistance: Eco-Anxieties and the End of the World in Contemporary Horror Film and Media
Lorna Piatti-Farnell of the Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, will be presenting a keynote titled “Narratives of Fear, Scarcity, and Resistance: Eco-Anxieties and the End of the World in Contemporary Horror Film and Media” at The 12th Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (ACCS2022), which will be held alongside The 12th Asian Conference on Asian …