This page is updated each Monday (approximately!) with information and opportunities in ageing research. Registered users can also upload their own notices about conferences, seminars, job opportunities and other information via the Registered users section of the website.  Registration is free, and all you need to do is click on the "Register Now" on the Registered users home page, and fill in a short form.  If you have anything you would like included in the Monday List, please email me with it - updates@era.edu.au.

Thursday 11th March 2010

New this week

• Spain: International Psychogeriatric Association 2010 International Meeting, 26 – 29 Sept 2010.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-calendar.php?editmode=details&calitemId=312

Abstract submissions closing:

• Mon 15 March 2010: Abstract submission deadline for Biennial Convention of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) in New Orleans. http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-calendar.php?editmode=details&calitemId=301 . 

• Mon 22 March 2010:  Abstract submission deadline for the IPA conference in Spain, September 2010.  http://www.ipa-online.org

• Thurs 25 March 2010: Nominations for Fresh Science close. http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-calendar.php?editmode=details&calitemId=294 

• Mon 12 April 2010.  Closing date for applications for Alzheimer's Australia Dementia Grants 2010.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=39
  
• Fri 23 April 2010:  Abstract submission deadline for the BSC one-day conference on  Futures of Ageing: Science, Technology and the Body, London, 19th July 2010.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-calendar.php?editmode=details&calitemId=296

• Mon 10 May 2010:  Abstract submission deadline for the AAG 43rd National Conference.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-calendar.php?editmode=details&calitemId=279  

• Mon 31 May 2010:  Abstract submission deadline for the 2010 Emerging Researchers in Ageing Conference, to be held at the University of Newcastle on the 21st and 22nd October 2010.  See ERA 2010 for more information. 

Miscellaneous

• AHURI Report on Dwelling, land and neighbourhood use by older home owners (AHURI Report 144).  See http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=42. 

• iJETS (The International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society) – call for papers.  This multidisciplinary journal is calling for papers for a special themed edition entitled Ageing and Technology which will be published in October 2009.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=41

• The Australia Museum Eureka Prizes have recently been launched.  See http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=43

Please note:  More information about these can be found on the Careers Board of the registered users' section of the website.  Logon before you click on the links and then you will be transported direct to the job details.  If you click on the links without being logged on, it will say you don't have permission.  Those in bold are new (or re-advertised) this week.

Monday 1st March 2010

New this week

• Sydney:  How to successfully publish your research.  The Sax Institute and Osprey will conduct this one day lecture and workshop on Mon 15^th March 2010.  Details are on the FLYER. 

• New Orleans, L.A.:  The Biennial Convention of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues.  24 – 27 June 2010.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-calendar.php?editmode=details&calitemId=301

• Melbourne:  Fresh Science  - communication boot camp for early career researchers, bringing together scientists, the media and the public.  16 early career researchers will be selected to attend this symposium from Mon 7 to Thur 10 June 2010 at the Melbourne Museum.  Nominations close on Thurs 25 March 2010.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-calendar.php?editmode=details&calitemId=294

• Tweed Coast, NSW:  The Applied Neuroscience Society of Australia (ANSA) 2010 Annual Conference and Workshop, 13 – 17 August 2010.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-calendar.php?editmode=details&calitemId=292

• Melbourne:  The ninth Asia/Oceania Regional Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics *2011* .  More information is available on the website:  http://www.ageing2011.com. 

Abstract submissions closing:

• Fri 5 March 2010:  Abstract submission deadline for the Sydney Cancer Conference 2010.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-calendar.php?editmode=details&calitemId=256
  
• Mon 15 March 2010: Abstract submission deadline for Biennial Convention of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) in New Orleans.  See above for details. 
  
• Thurs 25 March 2010: Nominations for Fresh Science close (see above for details).
  
• Fri 23 April 2010:  Abstract submission deadline for the BSC one-day conference on  Futures of Ageing: Science, Technology and the Body, London, 19^th July 2010.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-calendar.php?editmode=details&calitemId=296
  
• Mon 10 May 2010:  Abstract submission deadline for the AAG 43^rd National Conference.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-calendar.php?editmode=details&calitemId=279 
  
• Mon 31 May 2010:  Abstract submission deadline for the 2010 Emerging Researchers in Ageing Conference, to be held at the University of Newcastle on the 21^st and 22^nd October 2010.  See ERA 2010 for more information. 

Miscellaneous

• Australian Human Rights Council:  Age Discrimination Paper/Report.  [http://www.hreoc.gov.au/age/roadmap_ADA.html]
  
• iJETS (The International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society) – call for papers.  This multidisciplinary journal is calling for papers for a special themed edition entitled Ageing and Technology which will be published in October 2009.  http://www.era.edu.au/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=41 
  
• Is retirement history?  Philip Taylor and others have published a report at the Australian Policy Online website.  This report provides an overview of two key government initiatives of February 2010, namely the "Third Intergenerational Report" and the "Productive Ageing Package".  Please visit http://apo.org.au/commentary/retirement-history for a copy of the report.  Thanks to William Kurowski for this information. 

Careers 

Please note:  More information about these can be found on the Careers Board of the registered users' section of the website.  Logon before you click on the links and then you will be transported direct to the job details.  If you click on the links without being logged on, it will say you don't have permission.  Those in bold are new (or re-advertised) this week.