A hybrid event co-hosted by the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS) at the University of Auckland and the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW Sydney.

Join the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS) at the University of Auckland and the Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW Sydney for an upcoming event titled 'Moving the Policy Needle - from PhD to practice'. This scholarly exchange will bring together CAPRS 2023 / 2024 Non-Residential Fellows for a collaborative event to discuss their respective PhDs and garner input as they finalise the conversion of that research into impactful policy papers.

When

Tuesday 9 April, 2024 from 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Where

Room 202, Level 2, Law & Justice Building (F8 on campus map), UNSW Sydney, Kensington Campus

Schedule

1.00pm | Welcome from Dr. Tristan Harley, Kaldor Centre

1.05pm | Welcome from CAPRS and introduction to the Non-residential Fellowship Program

1.15pm | Dr. Betty Barkha, 'Navigating Change: Integrating Intersectionality into Pacific Climate Mobility Responses'

2.15pm | Dr. Emily Miller, 'Charting the Course for Refugee Education Policy in Australia'

3.15pm | Dr. Asher Hirsch, 'How Australia can Promote Refugee Rights in the Region'

4.15pm | Close from Dr. Tristan Harley, Kaldor Centre

4.25pm | Informal drinks and networking

What to expect

Innovative research presentations: Engage with CAPRS Non-Residential Fellows as they speak to their findings, sparking new avenues for exploration and collaboration.

Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow academics, practitioners, and thought leaders, forging professional relationships and partnerships.

Presentations and dialogue: Participate in insightful discussions, delving into pressing issues and emerging trends shaping today's academic landscape on issues of responsibility sharing, access to education and climate and gender.

Who should attend

Academics, researchers, students and professionals passionate about pushing the boundaries of knowledge and fostering collaboration in issues of refugees and forced migration in the Asia Pacific.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leading minds, ignite innovation around these pressing topics and shape the future of academia.

Register now to attend either in person or online.

For enquiries and further information, please contact Tristan Harley at: t.harley@unsw.edu.au.