Ron Lister Visiting Fellowship 2010

Ron Lister Visiting Fellowship 2010
(Fixed-term)
Department of Geography
Applications are invited for the Ron Lister Visiting Fellowship in the Department of Geography, from geographers in all fields of the discipline. Preference may be given to applicants working in the broad area of development studies, and/or to those with an interest in India and/or China.
The Fellowship assists distinguished international scholars to spend time at the University of Otago teaching and researching in the Department of Geography.
The Visiting Fellow will spend between four and six months in the Department of Geography, undertaking research and teaching a 4th year course in the first or second semester. There are 13 weeks of teaching in each semester, with the first semester commencing on Monday 1 March 2010, and the second semester on Monday 12 July 2010.
It is assumed that the Fellow will continue to receive a salary from elsewhere during their tenure of the Visiting Fellowship. The successful applicant will be offered assistance with travel, accommodation, subsistence and research expenses to a maximum of $12,000.
There is no application form. Those interested in being considered for the Visiting Fellowship should send a statement of interest, detailing their objectives and suitability for the post to: Associate Professor Sean Fitzsimons, Head, Department of Geography, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand. Applicants should also send a curriculum vitae, together with the names and addresses of two referees who would be willing to support the application.
This position is supported by funds from the Ron Lister Trust, which was established in recognition of the foundation Professor of Geography at the University of Otago from 1965 to 1981.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Sean Fitzsimons, Head, Department of Geography, Tel 64 3 479 8786 / 8773, Fax 64 3 479 9037, Email sjf@geography.otago.ac.nz

Visiting Students Program 2009

Visiting Students Program 2009
As part of its outreach activities, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) is seeking applications for the Visiting Students Program 2009.

• Visiting Students Program is meant as an exposure towards the research environment in IGIDR for first year Master's (M.A., M.B.A., M.Com., M.Sc. and M.Stat.) and third year engineering (BE, B.Tech.) students of other Colleges/Institutes/Universities.
• Eligibility: For those pursuing their Master's in Economics, eligibility for this program is at least a Second Division at their Bachelor's level. For students of other disciplines, eligibility is a First Division in their previous degree obtained (for B.E./B.Tech. students, their performance in the first two years or whatever is available will also be taken into consideration).
• Selection would be based on a statement of purpose of one page (about 300 words), curriculum vitae and recommendation letter from their College/Institute/University with all communication details of the concerned authority.
• Emoluments: Selected participants will be paid Rs.4000/- per month, to and fro second-class train fare and allowed to stay at IGIDR for a period of four-to-eight weeks at a stretch, any time during the year. During their stay, they would be provided free accommodation at IGIDR.
• Faculty guidance and visit time: Selected students would be assigned a faculty member for guidance although they are free to interact with all the faculty members and students. The time of visit to be decided by the participant in consultation with the faculty s/he is assigned with, but this has to be done within the calendar year of 2009.
• Requirement: At the end of the stay, the participant is required to submit a report (self-study or survey of issues among others). The report will be archived at IGIDR. Further academic outcomes from the stay should be duly acknowledged and the same intimated to IGIDR.
• Foreign students are also encouraged to apply. However, in such cases there would be no financial commitment by the institute. The institute may provide local hospitality.
• Applications can be sent electronically (supporting documents should be scanned) or by post (only self-attested copies of supporting documents be sent now) to reach IGIDR by 20 March 2009.

The subject head for email and top of the envelope for post should indicate APPLICATION FOR VISITING STUDENTS PROGRAM 2009. Selected participants would be intimated about the decision by end April 2009.

Communication details
Visiting Students Program 2009
Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)
General A. K. Vaidya Marg
Goregaon (E)
MUMBAI 400065 INDIA
Email: vsp@igidr.ac.in
Telephone: +91-22-28416200 Fax: +91-22-28402752

Gender, Water and Equity: Training Programme

Gender, Water and Equity: Training Programme, April
For individuals working in development organisations, activists, academics, researchers, and officials working in state and central government departments of water and sanitation. Organised by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, South Asian Consortium for Interdisciplinary Water Resources Studies (SaciWATERs), Hyderabad, Society for Promoting Participative Ecosystem Management (SOPPECOM), Pune, and the Gender and Water Alliance (GWA). For application details see: www.tiss.edu

Opportunity at University of Wisconsin MS/PhD

Dear Colleagues

Please see details of a MS/PhD Assistantship in the field of Social Networks of Landowner Decision-making at the University of Wisconsin. Inquiries should be directed to Mark Rickenbach [mgrickenbach@wisc.edu].

John HerbohnCoordinator,

IUFRO 3.08 Small-scale Forestry

forthcoming training program on "Computer Application in Social Science"

Dear Sir/Mam/

I am sending herewith a copy of the announcement of our forthcoming training program on "Computer Application in Social Science". Kindly circulate the same among the faculty members/scholars of different social science departments / institutions and also put a copy on the notice board for wider circulation. With regards

Vimal Trivedi

Associate Professor

Centre For social StudiesVeer Narmad South Gujarat University Campus,

Udhna - Magdalla Road, Surat - 395 007. India. Ph. 2227173 & 74

Course on Quantitative Methods in Labour Research

V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA

Course on Quantitative Methods in Labour Research
(5-16 January, 2009)

V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA invites applications from young researchers, teachers and faculty members in colleges, universities and research institutions to participate in a Course on Quantitative Methods in Labour Research during 5- 16 January 2009. The objectives of the programme are to: (a) equip the participants with various quantitative research tools used in labour research; (b) orient the participants on the major sources of data on labour; (c) familiarise the participants with major statistical packages used in labour research. No programme fee will be charged and the selected candidates would be paid second-class sleeper Rail/ Bus fare from their place of work to NOIDA. Minimum qualification for the applicants is a Masters Degree in Social Sciences, with some orientation on statistical and quantitative methods. The participants will be provided free boarding and lodging at the Institute’s Campus. Interested candidates may send their application with a brief C.V. to Dr. Babu P. Remesh/ Mr. Anoop Satpathy Associate Fellows, V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, Sector-24, NOIDA-201301, (0120-2411533-35;Ext: 205/238 Fax: 0120- 2411469, E-mail: shramnli@gmail.com, shram_nli@vsnl.com).

Last date for applications: Within 2 weeks from the date of publication of this advertisement /
10 December 2008

TWO-DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR

TWO-DAY
NATIONAL SEMINAR
ON
GLOBALIZATION-TRIBAL
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
(Sponsored by UGC, New Delhi)
November 29-30, 2008
Organized by
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE
KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY WARANGAL, AP
About The Seminar: The process of
globalization and its various economic
reforms initiated in 90’s has affected socioeconomic
conditions of rural population in
general and tribes in particular. Still
agricultural sector provides employment to
about 65 percent of the population. It
contributes even today 27 percent of gross
domestic product. In a global agricultural
economy, small farms will be replaced by
large farms, which in turn will be controlled
by giant multinational corporations. Small
farmers quite simply will not be able to
compete in a “free market” global economy.
Agricultural sector is the mainstay of the
tribal and rural Indian economy around
which socio-economic privileges and
deprivations revolve, and any change in its
structure is likely to have a corresponding
impact on the existing pattern of social
equality. No strategy of economic reform
can succeed without sustained and broad
based agricultural development. There were
studies which show that the economic
liberalization and reforms process have very
much impact on tribal agricultural and rural
sectors. With this background the National
Seminar would focus on the impact of the
Globalization on Tribal Agricultural
Development, Issues and Challenges in
India. The following are the broad Themes:
I-Globalization Issues and Challenges
II-Tribal Land Issues
III-Tribal Agricultural Development
IV-Women in Tribal Economy
V-Development Agencies (ITDA, MADA,
GCC, DWAMA, DRDA, NGOs) Empowering
Tribes
Call for Papers:
In view of your expertise in the subject and
wide experience in the field, we request you
to contribute your research paper on any one
of the above themes. The abstract and full
length paper neatly typed in (MS-Word)
with double space in soft (CD) and hard
copy should reach to Dr. B. Suresh Lal,
Seminar Director, latest by 25th November-
2008.
The seminar however can gain more
meaningful and become more effective with
your participation as that adds one more
point of view to the whole spectrum of ideas
and views. It would also be a fruitful
experience for the participants, as the
seminar would resemble a miniature country
that would showcase the issues in different
parts of the country.
About The College: The University Arts &
Science College, a constituent college of the
Kakatiya University is the oldest and biggest
Institution in Telangana region of Andhra
Pradesh, imparting higher education for the
past 75 years. The college has a beautiful
campus with rich infrastructure viz,
Laboratories, Buildings, Playground,
auditorium, etc., on a sprawling 40 acres of
prime land in the tri-city of KazipetHanamkonda-
Warangal. The college
celebrated Platinum Jubilee in 2003 on
successful completion of its 75 years of
existence. It is a matter of pride that this
college is accredited with “A” Grade by the
NAAC, and the UGC has recognized the
college as “College with Potential for
Excellence”.
About The Warangal: Warangal is a city
of historical importance ruled by the
Kakatiya Dynasty during 12-14 Centuries.
There are many places of Tourist
importance, such as the Fort, Ramapp,
Thousand Pillars Temples and Lakes of that
time. Warangal situated 140 kms to the
North of Hyderabad, the Capital city of
Andhra Pradesh, is easily accessible by train
from all parts of the country. It is well
connected by road to Hyderabad, Warangal-
Kazipet is a gateway to South India for the
trains coming from Northern part of the
country and vice-versa.
Venue: A/C Seminar Hall, University Arts
& Science College, Kakatiya University,
WARANGAL.
Accommodation: Accommodation to the
participants will be provided in the
University Guest House, KU Campus.
Travel fare will be paid as per rule
* Seminar Venue is 4 km from Kazipet
and 10 km from Warangal railway
stations.
Local Organizing Committee:
Prof. K. Krishna Reddy, Chairman
Prof. Ch. Sanjeeva, Vice-Chairman
Prof. D.M Ravi Prasad, Member
Dr. Hussain Khan, Member
Dr. S.Srinath, Member
Dr. P. Narasimha Rao, Member
Dr. K. Ramanuja Rao, Member
Dr. M Ramesh Reddy, Convener
Dr. B. Suresh Lal, Seminar Director
Advisory Committee:
Prof. B. Shyamala Devi Rathore
Prof. N. Vijaya
Dr. Burra Ramulu
Prof. A. Ashok Kumar
Dr.G. Bhaskar
For more information Contact:
Dr. B. SURESH LAL
SEMINAR DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENTOF ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE
KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY
WARANGAL-506 001, AP, INDIA
Phone: 094404-68762 (M)
0870-2455591 (Off)
0870-2455592 (FAX)
E-Mail:
lalbsuresh@yahoo.co.in
lalbsuresh@gmail.com