Macau, China
Conference Date: June 13-14, 2024
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Mobility after the pandemic: changes and long-term effects of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted human mobility on an unprecedented scale--not only lockdown and travel restrictions during the pandemic period but also potential long-term effects on migration decisions. Such changes and long-term effects offer a unique opportunity for conducting sociological research in both substantive topics and methodological approaches. The ICSA program committee welcomes submissions on this theme and related topics, both theoretical work and empirical analysis that can contribute to the understanding of COVID-19-induced mobility-behavioural transformations, such as travel patterns, domestic and international migrations, and so forth. Both qualitative and quantitative papers are welcome.
The ICSA program committee welcomes submissions on topics related to this main theme, as well as on other topics, both theoretical work and empirical analysis. Papers offering comparative perspectives and cross-disciplinary approaches are particularly welcome. Both complete papers and extended paper abstracts in English will be considered. Extended abstracts must contain sufficient details to suggest timely completion (normally, 5 pages or more).
Graduate students are invited to compete for the ICSA 2024 Nan Lin Graduate Student Paper Award. One paper (published or unpublished) will be selected and the award will be announced in the conference and presented with a plaque and a check of USD 500 (by mail). The selected paper must be presented in person at the conference in person. Five travel awards valued $500 will be offered to students based on their submission for the paper award.
To be considered for the Nan Lin Paper Award, papers must be (1) authored by student(s) only, (2) in English, and (3) to be presented at the 2024 ICSA Conference. Student status must be valid as of the end of 2024. Only complete papers will be considered. Please mark *Nan Lin Paper Award* in the Subject Area when submitting online.
The International Chinese Sociological Association (ICSA) invites nominations for the Yu Xie Early Career Award. The ICSA Yu Xie Early Career Award recognizes and honors individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to Sociology within 10 years of completing their doctoral degree. The award includes a certificate and USD1,000. The winner will be honored during the Annual Meeting. The deadline for the nomination is April 1, 2024. See details in the award page.
Instructions for Paper Submissions
The ICSA Paper Submission Information Site will be available on January 12, 2024, at https://icsa-sociology.org. The submission deadline is Feb. 16 (Friday), 2024. In the event of any technical difficulties, submissions may be emailed to master@icsociology.org, socywj@nus.edu.sg or tjcai@um.edu.mo.
Please note that conference participation requires membership in the ICSA. If you are not an active member yet, please become a member through ICSA’s new homepage: https://icsa-sociology.org. The membership fees: $10 for a student membership, $30 for a regular membership, and $600 for a lifetime membership.
The ICSA is a nonprofit organization, registered in both California, USA and Hong Kong SAR, China. It aims to promote social scientific research on Chinese societies, cultures, and populations in the world.
Conference Committee
Cai Tianji (Chair, University of Macao)
Ming Wen, (Hong Kong University)
Tong Yuying, (Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Zhang Zhuoni (Hong Kong University Science and Technology, Guang Zhou)
Zhou Yisu (FED, University of Macao)
Li Yi (FSS, U University of Macao)
Important Dates
Jan 12, 2024: On-line submission site opens
Feb 16, 2024: Deadline for submitting Abstracts
March 3, 2024: Formal acceptance letters by email
May 17, 2024: Provisional program available on the website
June 1, 2024: Full papers due to organizers/presiders/discussants
June 13-14, 2024: Conference
Please note that conference participation requires membership in the ICSA. If you are not an active member yet, please become a member through ICSA’s new homepage: https://www.icsa-sociology.org/. The membership fees: $10 for a student membership, $30 for a regular membership, and $600 for a lifetime membership.
The registration fee for the 2024 conference is $70 for regular members and $40 for student members.
We noticed that some members encountered problems in registration and payment on the website. To facilitate your registration, we strongly suggest you pay the membership fee and conference fee via PayPal (https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.paypal.com%2fcgi%2dbin%2fwebscr%3fcmd%3d%5fs%2dxclick%26hosted%5fbutton%5fid%3dXM8NXZRWM9VRU&umid=45ec7e84-3245-4371-9722-b8f4d81abc6e&auth=8d3ccd473d52f326e51c0f75cb32c9541898e5d5-829fdd776533fef1773e519e985f2652ef780e72 ) and send the receipt back to the association email (master@icsociology.org). Below is the detail of registration fee.
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Membership Fee |
Registration Fee* |
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Regular Member |
US$30 |
US$70 |
US$100 |
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Student Member |
US$10 |
US$40 |
US$50 |
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Lifetime Member |
US$600 |
US$70 |
US$670 |
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Current Member |
US$0 |
US$70 |
US$70 |
*Registration fee is inclusive of dinner on June 13th and tea breaks on both days.
If you have difficulties in using PayPal, please contact tjcai@um.edu.mo for assistance.
Transportation
Macau International Airport to University of Macau (Hengqin)
After arriving Macau International Airport, it is suggested that you can take taxi to the University of Macau. It takes around 15-30 minutes from Macau International Airport to University of Macau (estimated taxi fare: MOP100-150). Please print out the map below, show it to the taxi driver and ask him/her to drop you off at the UM Guest House N1 聚賢樓 N1 in case they do not know English.
Macau Outer Harbour / Taipa Ferry Terminal to University of Macau (Hengqin)
After arriving Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal/Taipa Ferry Terminal, it is suggested that you can take taxi to the University of Macau. Please print out the map (HERE), show it to the taxi driver and ask him/her to drop you off at the UM Guest House N1 聚賢樓 N1 in case they do not know English.
HK International Airport to University of Macau (Hengqin)
If you arrive at HK Airport, you may use the "Cross Boundary Passenger Ferry Terminal" which provides ferry service linking Hong Kong International Airport to Macau. Here you may transit into Macau without going through HK Customs and Immigration formalities or the hassle of carrying your luggage. The trip to Macau Route is approximately 60 minutes.
For more information about fares and sailing schedule please visit: https://www.turbojet.com.hk/en/routing-sailing-schedule/hk-airport-macau/sailing-schedule-fares.aspx Please note that if your arrival at HK Airport is not compatible with HKIA-Macau ferry schedule, you may use the following public transportation from Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport to Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal (Shun Tak Centre). Then you can choose to Macau Outer Harbour / Taipa Ferry Terminal.
After arriving Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal/Taipa Ferry Terminal, it is suggested that you can take taxi to the University of Macau. Please print out the map (HERE), show it to the taxi driver and ask him/her to drop you off at the UM Guest House N1 聚賢樓 N1 in case they do not know English.
Hengqin Port to University of Macau (Hengqin)
After crossing border, you could take 701X at Stop # T560/7 (NOT T560/5!!!) at F2 lane to University of Macau/ Terminal (Stop #T550/4, only one stop from Hengqin Port). And then walk to the UM Guest House. Or you can simply follow the pedestrian lane to the bridge connecting the University of Macau and the Hengqin Port (808 metres) to the University Of Macau/ Terminal (Stop #T550/4), and then walk to the UM Guest House.
Public Bus Routes to University of Macau (Hengqin)
Currently, there are seven public bus routes connecting to campus, which are 71, 72, 73, 71S, 73S, 701X and N6 (overnight bus). For details of those bus routes and the ways to the University of Macau, please refer to the website of DSAT: https://www.dsat.gov.mo/bus/site/busstopwaiting.aspx?lang=en. And get off the bus at the stop of UM / UNIVERSITY HALL.
Accommodation outside campus
The closest hotel is Broadway Hotel which is an exquisitely designed boutique hotel boasting 180-degree river views overlooking the Pearl River Delta. More information can be found at https://www.broadwaymacau.com.mo/stay/
You may find more suggested hotels in Taipa Island at https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/accommodation/search?district=T
Wireless Network Service
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UM wireless indoor coverage is around 93% and outdoor coverage is around 40% of campus with more than 8,030 access points. Our wireless access points support up to the IEEE 802.11b/a/g/n/ac/ax standard with radio frequencies of 2.4/5 GHz and provide the speed up to 1Gbps (*4 Spatial Streams 802.11ax 5GHz) for wireless connections. Connecting to “UM_PUBLIC_WIFI” Connecting to “UM_PUBLIC_WIFI” SSID allows Macao’s public visitors to access Internet for the maximum of 8 hours per day. And the public WiFi network (UM_PUBLIC_WIFI) service has been extended to the entire campus. Connecting to eduroam Connecting to “eduroam” SSID allows visitor to enjoy the eduroam international wireless network roaming service in UM. eduroam guest can use the following protocols with UM wireless network service: |
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International Chinese Sociological Association (ICSA) 2024 Yu Xie Early Career Award
Call for Nomination
The International Chinese Sociological Association (ICSA) invites nominations for the Yu Xie Early Career Award.The ICSA Yu Xie Early Career Award recognizes and honors individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in Sociology within 10 years of completing their doctoral degree. The award includes a certificate and USD $1,000. The winner will be honored during the Annual Meeting. The 2024 ICSA annual meeting will be held at the University of Macao on June 13-14, 2024.
Nominations Opened: February 1st, 2024
Nominations deadline for complete nomination package (nomination letter and CV): April 1, 2024.
Reference Letter max word: 600
Evaluation criteria
1) Emerging body of significant and high-impact research in the form of publications that are likely to make a significant impact on theory, research, and practice.
2) Evidence of growing intellectual leadership in the discipline as reflected in editorial appointments, particularly of leading Sociology journals.
3) Other evidence of intellectual contributions that provide a platform for future success.
Nominators are encouraged to provide the award selection committee with specific indicators of the nominee's contributions in these and other categories.
Eligibility
Nominee
1. Members of this ICSA Awards Committee and the ICSA Board of Directors are not eligible to be a nominee for this award.
2. Former recipients of this Award are not eligible.
3. Nominees must be within 10 years of their terminal degree as of 31 December in the award year.
4. Nominees are required to be a member of ICSA
5. Nominees must be living at the time of their nomination.
6. Nominees not selected for the award in the year of the initial nomination are kept on file for automatic consideration again the next year, without requiring renomination. At the time of the Call for Nominations each year, nominators of previous unsuccessful nominations have the option of updating and resubmitting their earlier nominations.
Nominator
1. Nominators are not required to be members of ICSA.
2. Members of this ICSA Award Selection Committee may add additional candidates at their discretion.
Nomination instructions
An Award Selection Committee has been formed to select candidates for the award for 2024. The committee members are Professors W. Jean Yeung (Chair), Ming Wen, and Emily Hannum. Nominators can submit a nomination to the President of ICSA and Chair of the Award Selection Committee, W.J. Yeung by email at: socywj@nus.edu.sg (please state the subject as "Nomination for ICSA Yu Xie Early Career Award - 2024").
The nomination packet should include two items:
1) Nominee's curriculum vitae/bio.
2) The nomination letter should include a brief (not to exceed 600 words) description of the candidate's achievements and eligibility. The letter should identify the major contributions on which the nomination is based and explain why the nominee is especially qualified to receive this award.
The deadline for all nominations for this award is April 1th 2024.
Winners of the award will be informed around April 15, 2024.
International Chinese Sociological Association (ICSA) 2024 Nan Lin Graduate Student Paper Award
Graduate students are invited to compete for the ICSA 2024 Nan Lin Graduate Student Paper Award. One paper (published or unpublished) will be selected and the award will be announced in the conference and presented with a plaque and a check of USD 500 (by mail). Five travel awards valued $500 will be offered to students based on their submission for the paper award.
To be considered for the Nan Lin Graduate Student Paper Award, papers must be (1) authored by student(s) only, (2) in English, and (3) to be presented at the 2024 ICSA Annual Conference in person. Student status must be valid as of the end of 2024. Only complete papers will be considered. Please mark *Nan Lin Paper Award* in the Subject Area when submitting online.
Please see the preliminary conference program here.
And please let us know if we have any mistakes by sending email to master@icsociology.org, we will update the confirmed program before the conference. Thanks for your support and understanding!