===================================== MONASH ASIA INSTITUTE BULLETIN [5/2008] [5 May 2008] ===================================== In this bulletin 1. Update: 17th ASAA biennial Conference 2. Seminar: China-US relations 3. Seminar: ICT in Bangladesh 4. CSEAS Seminar: Women and Street Vending in the Philippines 5. CSEAS Seminar: Remittances with microfinance (Philippines & Sri Lanka) 6. Seminar: Japanese students' motivation to learn the Chinese and Korean languages 7. Monash Archaeologists Seminar, with Guest Lecture: "Treasures of the Taklimakan Desert" 8. Seminar: The 'New Malays' in Mahathir's Islamic State 9. CSEAS Seminar 10. Seminar: An alternative postcolonial: language, location & culture 11. Book Launch: "Ching Chong China Girl" 12. Drama: 'From Little Things...' 13. Panel Discussion: Chinese balancing act for Australia 14. Lecture: Securing Health in the Asia-Pacific 15. Website of the month: FAO ===================================== Monash Asia Institute and Monash University News and Events ===================================== Item 1. 17th Biennial Conference Monash Asia Institute on behalf of the Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA) The 17th Biennial Conference of the Asian Studies Association of Australia 1–3 July, 2008 The Sebel Albert Park Hotel, Melbourne, Australia ASAA and Monash Asia Institute invite you to the largest gathering of expertise on Asia in the southern hemisphere. Professor Geremie R. Barmé, an Australian Research Council Federation Fellow with the College of Asian & Pacific Studies (ANU) will speak on the idea of 'New Sinology' by engaging with Gloria Davies' work on 'worrying about China'. Visit the conference website to register and view the 400+ abstracts: http://www.conferenceworks.net.au/asaa/ For further information contact Key Conference Solutions T. +61 3 9870 2611 F. +61 3 9870 1723 Email: events@conferencesolutions.com.au ----------------------- Item 2. Seminar hosted by Monash Asia Institute and Asia Society AustralAsia Centre Wednesday 7 May 2008, 9:30 am Manton Room SG02, Ground Floor, Menzies Building (11) South Monash University Clayton campus "China-US relations in a time of great change" Speaker: Dr Orville Schell Orville Schell will discuss both those areas which divide the US and China and those areas where they can find common ground. The question that he will consider is whether or not there is a basis for a new Sino-US relationship under the next American president, and if so, what the basis of that new relationship will be. Renowned China expert Orville Schell is the Arthur Ross Director of the Asia Society Center on U.S.-China Relations. He is the author of nine books on China. Formerly Orville was the Dean of the Graduate School of Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley. Orville serves on the boards of Human Rights Watch, the Sundance Documentary Fund jury, and the Social Science Research Council. He is also a member of the Pacific Council, the Council on Foreign Relations and a regular participant in the World Economic Forum at Davos. All welcome RSVP with "China-US relations" in subject of email to MAI.Enquiries@adm.monash.edu.au > ----------------------- Item 3. Seminar Bangladesh Studies Group, Monash University We invite you to a seminar presented by an eminent Bangladeshi IT scholar, Professor Mohammad Kaykobad. Wednesday 7 May 2008, 11:00am-12:00pm Room L2, Building 12, Law Theatre, Clayton Campus, Monash University "The problems and prospects of ICT in Bangladesh" Speaker: Professor Mohammad Kaykobad Mohammad Kaykobad (PhD, Flinders University) is a professor at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Prof Kaykobad was the Organizing Chair of the first International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT). He was recognized as the best IT teacher in 2000 by the Bangladesh Computer Society. He has received several awards for his outstanding contributions to research in physical sciences and computer programming culture in Bangladesh. Sharif As-Saber, Convenor, BSG Serajul Hoque, Early Career Research Coordinator, BSG Ifti Rashid, Post Graduate Coordinator, BSG Enquiries: sharif.as-saber@buseco.monash.edu.au ----------------------- Item 4. CSEAS Seminar Centre of Southeast Asian Studies, Monash University Thursday 8 May 2008, 11.00 am - 12.30 pm Manton Room SG02, Ground Floor, Menzies Building (11) South Monash University Clayton campus 'Reconfiguring Urban Livelihoods: Women and Street Vending in the Northern Philippines' Speaker: Lynne Milgram, Professor, Faculty of Liberal Studies, Ontario College of Art and Design Details: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/mai/cseas/seminars/seminar08.php All welcome Enquiries: Dr Jemma Purdey Postdoctoral Research Fellow Monash Asia Institute, Monash University Email: Jemma.Purdey@adm.monash.edu.au ----------------------- Item 5. CSEAS Seminar Centre of Southeast Asian Studies, Monash University Thursday 15 May 2008, 11.00 am - 12.30 pm Manton Room SG02, Ground Floor, Menzies Building (11) South Monash University Clayton campus 'Leveraging remittances with microfinance: A cross-country study of Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka' Speaker: Judith Shaw, Senior Research Fellow, Monash Asia Institute Details: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/mai/cseas/seminars/seminar08.php All welcome Enquiries: Dr Jemma Purdey Postdoctoral Research Fellow Monash Asia Institute, Monash University Email: Jemma.Purdey@adm.monash.edu.au ----------------------- Item 6. Japanese Studies Seminar Friday 16 May 2008, 15:00-16:00 Auditorium, Japanese Studies Centre (Bldg.54), Monash University, Clayton *The presentation will be conducted in English. "An examination of Japanese students' motivation to learn the Chinese and Korean languages and students' images of these countries and their people" Speaker: Ms Eiko OSAKA-NAGAI (Visiting Researcher, Japanese Studies Centre) Eiko Osaka-Nagai is an Associate Professor at Surugadai University, Saitama. She is a social psychologist. Her recent works are Japanese language education in Korea, the construction of national images and stereotype and collectivism/individualism. Enquiries: Eiko.Osaka-Nagai@arts.monash.edu.au All are welcome. ----------------------- Item 7. "Meet the Monash Archaeologists" Seminar Sunday 18 May 2008, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Venue: Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) International 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Guest lecture by Professor Jin Hai Long, Oasis Institute, Urumuqi, on "Treasures of the Taklimakan Desert, western China" The Taklimakan Desert, the second largest in the world after the Sahara, has a large number of cities and villages buried in the sand. These sites have thrown up dozens of human mummies, snap frozen by the intense cold. One of the 'ancient European' mummies is 4,000 years old. Archaeologists from Monash University will discuss their latest fieldwork and research in Victoria, Papua New Guinea, Sardinia and China. This lecture series is presented in conjunction with the School of Geography & Environmental Science and Monash Asia Institute, Monash University. Prof Alan Finkel, Chancellor of Monash University, will launch this programme. For full details of the Lecture Series, see: http://www.monash.edu.au/mai/news-and-events/seminars/index.php#MMAIII Bookings Cost $25 Adult / $20 NGV Member / $22 Concession / $18 Student (includes afternoon tea) Venue Clemenger BBDO Auditorium, NGV International Event code P0865 Telephone: +61 3 8620 2222 ----------------------- Item 8. CSEAS Seminar Joint seminar of Centre for Malaysian Studies and Centre of Southeast Asian Studies, Monash University Thursday 22 May 2008, 11.00 am - 12.30 pm Manton Room SG02, Ground Floor, Menzies Building (11) South Monash University Clayton campus Free yet fettered: The 'New Malays' in Mahathir's 'Islamic State' Speaker: Sven Schottmann, PhD Candidate, Monash Asia Institute Details: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/mai/cseas/seminars/seminar08.php All welcome Enquiries: Dr Jemma Purdey Postdoctoral Research Fellow Monash Asia Institute, Monash University Email: Jemma.Purdey@adm.monash.edu.au ----------------------- Item 9. CSEAS Seminar Centre of Southeast Asian Studies, Monash University Thursday 29 May 2008, 11.00 am - 12.30 pm Manton Room SG02, Ground Floor, Menzies Building (11) South Monash University Clayton campus Michael Connors, Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Latrobe University (Title to be confirmed) Details: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/mai/cseas/seminars/seminar08.php All welcome Enquiries: Dr Jemma Purdey Postdoctoral Research Fellow Monash Asia Institute, Monash University Email: Jemma.Purdey@adm.monash.edu.au ----------------------- Item 10. Public Lecture The Centre for Postcolonial Writing School of English, Communications and Performance Studies Monash University Tuesday 17 June 2008, 6pm for 6.30 pm State Library of Victoria 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne 'An alternative postcolonial: language, location and culture' Speaker: Professor Harish Trivedi Harish Trivedi is Professor of English at the University of Delhi. A former Vice-Chair of the International Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies, Prof Trivedi presently holds the position of Vice–President of the Comparative Literature Association of India. He is also co-ordinating the international project in writing a History of World Literature. Inquiries: Dr Chandani Lokuge, Director, Centre for Postcolonial Writing Tel +61 3 9905 2136; email: chandani.lokuge@arts.monash.edu.au And Event Coordinators: Elin Evangelista, Tel: +61 (0)401 091 791 Isabella Ofner, Tel: +61 (0)409 955 456 Email: cpw@arts.monash.edu.au ===================================== Other News and Events ===================================== Item 11. Book Launch hosted by Asialink Thursday 8 May 2008, 6.30pm Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne Ching Chong China Girl - From fruitshop to foreign correspondent In the tradition of Amy Tan, this is a hilarious and bittersweet memoir of growing up different in an eccentric but traditional Chinese-Tasmanian family. Helene, a former Beijing correspondent, is an honorary research fellow at the Monash Asia Institute, and author of Shouting from China, Gentle John My Love My Loss and Lazy Man in China. Helene Chung will be introduced by ABC Radio National's Julie Copeland. RSVP: Essential - Email events@asialink.unimelb.edu.au with 'Helene Chung' in the subject line. ----------------------- Item 12. Drama Thursday 8 May 2008, 8:00 pm Friday 9 May 2008, 8:00 pm Saturday 10 May 2008, 6:00 pm Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street, Northcote. 'From Little Things...', is a tale of wonders, a story of two lovers, a Chinese and an Australian, living in the same country yet inhabiting different worlds. Traversing back and forth in time, the audience is taken on a spellbinding journey, through memories and myths, all brought vividly to life using elements of martial arts, dance, storytelling, music and song. Written and directed by award winning theatre maker Aurora Kurth. Produced by Dr Moni Storz. Proudly sponsored by the Australasian Centre of Chinese Studies. All profits donated to the Mirabel Foundation. Tickets are $20 Full/ $15 Concession. Tickets available at the door. Cash only! Bookings: Contact Moni on 0419 367 261 or email at gbs002@ozemail.com.au Aurora on 0410 490 270 or email at rory@aurorakurth.com ----------------------- Item 13. Asialink Event Monday 12 May 2008, 1.00 pm for 1.15 pm ­ 2.15 pm ICT Theatre 1, 111 Barry Street, The University of Melbourne "The Chinese balancing act for Australia" Panel Discussion facilitated by Professor Tony Milner, Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne and Asialink board member. "A true friend," Kevin Rudd said in Beijing "is one who can be a zhengyou, that is a partner who sees beyond immediate benefit to the broader and firm basis for continuing, profound and sincere friendship². The speakers will discuss the challenges and the opportunities presented by China to Australia, the region and the world. Hear how the first mandarin speaking leader of a western nation, Kevin Rudd, was received in Beijing and whether 'zhengyou' is the smart strategy. Speakers: Professor David Goodman is Professor of Contemporary China Studies and has built a dynamic China research hub at the University Technology of Sydney. Greg Sheridan, The Australian¹s foreign editor, is the most influential foreign affairs analyst in Australia. Julia Gong is a teacher of Chinese in Melbourne and used to be a presenter of English Education programs on Chinese television. ENTRY: Free of Charge RSVP: To reserve a seat, please send an email to: events@asialink.unimelb.edu.au > with ³Zhengyou² in the subject line. ----------------------- Item 14. Presented by Asialink Tuesday 13 May 2008, 6.30pm start Carrillo Gantner Basement Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne 'Health: Securing Health in the Asia-Pacific' Speakers: Mr Murray Proctor and Reverend Tim Costello SARS, Bird Flu and other regional pandemics have highlighted that infectious disease and health issues for Australia has to be seen in the broader context of a healthy and prosperous region. This is recognised in the communiqué of the APEC Health Ministers meeting in Sydney last year where a new commitment to address health related threats from the aspect of livelihood, trade and security for the 2.6 billion people in the Asia-Pacific region. Lecture chaired by Prof Graham Brown, Foundation Director of the Nossal Institute for Global Health at the University of Melbourne. Murray Proctor is the Deputy Director General, Programme Enabling Division & Australian Ambassador on HIV/AIDS of AusAID. Reverend Tim Costello is CEO of World Vision Australia since 2004. Reverend Costello was co-chair of the Families and Communities panel at the 2020 Ideas Summit. ENTRY: Free RSVP: To reserve a seat, please send an email to Asialink Events at events@asialink.unimelb.edu.au with "Asia Pacific Health" in the subject line. ----------------------- Item 15. Website of the month: FAO The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. For an overview of the current world food crisis and its implications for food security, visit: http://www.fao.org/worldfoodsituation/ Read the ten most Frequently Asked Questions about the recent rise in food prices: http://www.fao.org/worldfoodsituation/wfs-faq.html =========================================================== The Monash Asia Institute Newsletter incorporates news items from the six research centres of the Monash Asia Institute, partner organisations and other groups working to promote Asian Studies in Australia. For further information about the Monash Asia Institute and this newsletter: http://www.monash.edu.au/mai/ To unsubscribe, please send an email to: Monash-Asia-Institute Enquiries > ===========================================================