APRU
10th APRU Doctoral Students Conference
Promoting Originality and Diversity in Research
July 6th (Mon) - 10th (Fri), 2009.
Clock Tower, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto University
APRU DSN
 

 General Information
 
Kyoto University Clock Tower

What's New!!

June 26th, 2009
June 23rd, 2009 Questionnaire for Social Program is uploaded.
June 22nd, 2009 Important Notice:
Kyoto University's Policy regarding the New-Type Influenza. Here is our university's policy toward the H1N1 influenza. Please read carefully and decide on your participation accordingly.
http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/news_data/h/h1/news5/2009/090521_2.htm
If you are diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, we regretfully decline your participation and if you have any H1N1 influenza like symptoms, we ask that you reconsider your participation.
We may supply preventive goods such as masks, but no specialized medical aid will be provided apart from the regular first aid.

May 28th, 2009 We extend the deadline of full paper submission until June 10.
May 21st, 2009 Visa support documents for those who applied by 15 May has been dispatched on 21 May.
The package has been directed to the following affiliation at your university.
The mail should arrive in 2 or 3 business days.

Hotel reservation system is now available. The application deadline is 5th June.

For personal requests including extra stays, please contact with the registration desk:Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd. (KNT) Event & Convention, Kansai. The address appears on the front page.

May 18th, 2009 Submission form for full papers is now available.
May 15th, 2009 Online registeration is closed. If you need to alter your registration or cancel the participation, please e-mail to apru-dsc@www.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp.
May 14th, 2009 The guideline for writing full papers for the 10th APRU DSC is now available.
Sbumission form will be available soon.
May 7th, 2009 Due to a major problem with our web server, the online registration form was not accessible from May 3 to 7. To compensate, we will extend the registration deadline until May 13.
April 21st, 2009 Online Registration page is now open.
(The submission deadline is 11th May. Hotel Reservation page will open in mid May.)
Keynote Speech and Travel Information are uploaded.
April 16th, 2009 We have sent out the letter of acceptance.
February 13th, 2009 Rules for sending e-mails are uploaded on Contact Us / Link page.
January 14th, 2009 FAQ page is updated.
December 19th, 2008 Announcement of Intaractive Sessions is uploaded.
December 12th, 2008 10th APRU DSC Website is updated.


Welcome message

    The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Doctoral Students Network (DSN) is a premier international students' organization in the Pacific Rim. The DSN echoes the objectives of APRU in fostering cooperation in education, research and enterprise among the doctoral students of 42 leading research universities from 16 economies in the Pacific Rim.

    One of APRU's many distinguishing programs includes the annual Doctoral Students Conference (DSC). The APRU DSC aims to bring doctoral students in the Pacific Rim together for intellectual and social interaction. Students from every field of inquiry, whether at the beginning, middle or final stages of their research, are encouraged to share their findings not only with those in the same research areas but also with others from outside their disciplines during the conference. Over the years, the conference has proven to bring immense benefits to doctoral student participants. They receive not only constructive peer critique that contributes to their ongoing research efforts but also, at the same time, acquire valuable international experience and networking opportunities.

    This 10th annual DSC will be held at Kyoto University in Japan, from 6th to 10th July 2009. Kyoto university is 110 years old and one of the most prestigious universities in Japan. It is comprised of many graduate schools, faculties, research institutes and centers, and strives for diverse development in pure and applied research in sciences, technology and the humanities.

    Kyoto is one of Japan's most historical cities, having existed for over 12 centuries. The city has many old temples, shrines, gardens, and cultural heritage sites which form a backdrop to Japan's long history. Some of them are recognized as official World Heritage Sites. It is the best place for learning about Japanese culture. The conference program will include some social programs, such as tours of Kyoto University facilities etc.

    We are looking forward to seeing you in Japan!!


Notes
  • Deadline for online registration will close on 13th May at 24:00 GMT.
  • Our office will be closed for public holidays from 2 to 6 May. There will be a delay in responding to your queries.
  • If you have not received any confirmation regarding the status of your acceptance, send an e-mail to us (apru-dsc@www.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp ) by April 20.
  • If you have NOT received confirmation, send an e-mail to us ( apru-dsc@www.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp ) by Feb 26, 15:00 GMT. We will not respond to any complaints about this issue after this date.

  • Due to a system error that occured between Dec 18 2008 and Jan 7 2009, the abstract submission system was unable to send a confirmation reply e-mail. If you have not yet received a reply, please contact the organizing committee.
    We are sorry for the inconvenience.

  • All participants are required to have travel accident insurance.