The 11th Asian Urbanization Conference
December 10th to December 13th, 2011
Department of Geography
Osmania University
Hyderabad 500007, India
The 11th Asian Urbanization Conference is being hosted by the Department of Geography, Osmania University Hyderabad, India in association with The Asian Urban Research Association (AURA). AURA was established in January 1986 and is housed in the University of Akron, Ohio, USA. It is a non profit and private research organization whose primary purpose is to promote the study of urbanization, urban growth and to organize Asian Urbanization Conferences. The first Asian Urbanization Conference was held at the University of Akron in 1985. The conferences are biennial (held every other/alternate year) and have resulted in many publications. The scholarly legacy of the original organizers and the successful history of these conferences have served to brand this conference as of a recognized quality for a diversity of scholars and practitioners across the globe. The following is the sequence of conferences held under the aegis of AURA:
§ 1st Conference, 1985, University of Akron, Akron, USA
§ 2nd Conference, 1988, Nanjing University Nanjing, China
§ 3rd Conference, 1991, Delhi University, India
§ 4th Conference, 1994, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
§ 5th Conference, 1997, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London, UK
§ 6th Conference, 2000, Madras University Chennai, India
§ 7th Conference, 2003, University of Georgia, Athens, USA
§ 8th Conference, 2005, Ryutsu Kagaku University, Kobe, Japan
§ 9th Conference, 2007, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea
§ 10th Conference,2009, The University of Hongkong, Hongkong SAR, China
Conference Themes
The Asian Urbanization Conference seeks to address a wide variety of problems in the Asian urban milieu. The main themes will revolve around
ü Urbanization
ü Globalization and the urban economy
ü Urban growth realities
ü Housing, slums and urban poverty
ü Pollution in urban areas
ü Marginalization of local communities in urban areas
ü Economic development and social justice
ü The formation of new economic spaces
ü Rural – urban migration
ü Rural –Urban transformations
ü Conflict and the urban fringe
ü Urban transportation and commutation
ü Amenities and facilities in urban areas
ü Vulnerability of urban areas to hazards
ü Climatic change and urban environment
ü Urban planning and urban governance
ü Sustainability in urban areas
ü Inclusive city concept in the Asian urban scenario
ü Use of Geoinformatic tools (GIS, Remote Sensing and GPS) in urban environmental studies.
Venue
The city of Hyderabad, comprising the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, is located at17°22' North and 78°26' East. It has an average altitude of 536 metres above MSL. The annual range of temperature in the city is 10 degrees to 44 degrees centigrade. The average annual rainfall of the city is 85 cms. December has a relatively chilly climate. The population of Hyderabad was about 7 Million in 2006 and the area is 1865 square kilometers. It is well connected to the rest of India by road, rail and air. It also has an International Airport.
Osmania University, established in 1918, is the seventh oldest in India, the third oldest in south India and the first to be established in the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad. With a sprawling campus of nearly 1600 acres and buildings of majestic beauty and architectural splendor, Osmania University, is perhaps, the largest higher education system in India. It is a home to nearly 300,000 students pursuing their higher studies in its Campus, Constituent, Affiliated Colleges and District Centres. Its faculty and staff number nearly 5000. Osmania University is home to 3,000 international students from 60 countries.
The Department of Geography, Osmania University, is the largest and the oldest in South India. It was established in the year 1942. It offers M.Sc. Geography, M.Sc. Geoinformatics, Post - Graduate Diploma in Geographical Cartography, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs. The Department specializes in Urban Geography, Development and Environmental Studies and Geoinformatics.
Key Dates
Deadline for Abstracts of Papers / March 30, 2011Acceptance of Abstracts / May 10, 2011
End of Early Bird Registration and Paper Deadline / August 10,2011
Conference / December 10 – 13, 2011
Optional Field Trips / December 12 – 13, 2011
Abstract Submission and Registration Information
March 30, 2011 is the deadline for the submission of abstracts. Abstracts need to be of 100 to 200 words prepared in MS Word or compatible format. It should be submitted online and should conform to the following format:
Full papers may also be submitted. Selected papers will be published after the conference.
Conference Registration fee for early bird registrations before August, 10, 2011 is US $ 200 and for normal Registrations after that it is US $ 250. Registration Fee for Student is US $ 140 and accompanying person is US $ 140. Registration fee for Indian Nationals is Rs. 1000. Registration can be done by E Mail, online or by regular post. Payment by Demand Draft of Rs. 1000 or $250 should be made in favor of the Convener, 11th AUC, Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India and sent to:
Prof. Kalpana Markandey, Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 500007, India
Field Trips
Excursions to important places in and around Hyderabad are planned for the delegates on advance intimation and booking. Delegates are advised to apply early for these as participation will be limited.
Hyderabad City Tour (One Day); Nagarjunasagar( One Day ); Srisailam(Two Days); Cyberabad (one Day) ;Mysore – Bangalore( Three Days); Chennai – Kanchipuram- Mahaballipuram ( Three Days).
Exhibition
An Exhibition of all the Geography and Geoinformatics software and data products as well as related equipment will be organized during the Conference to encourage interested companies to show-case their products & services. The Conference will offer an ideal mix of clientele for these products and will be of immense benefit to the exhibitors and academic fraternity.
Airline Transport
Hyderabad, India is served by many major airlines, Please see Travel Related websites for details.
Local Transportation
Visitors may avail of Aeroexpress to reach the city. The airport (Shamshabad Airport) is 37 kilometres away from Osmania University Campus. Metered Taxi Service is also available from the airport to any part of the city. It takes an average of one hour travel time to reach Osmania University from the Airport.
Local Organizing Committee
Prof. Kalpana MarkandeyConvener of 11th AUC
Department of Geography,
Osmania University,
Hyderabad, India
Ph: (O)91- 040-27097192, (R)91-040-27173541, (Mobile) 09849054856
Email:
/ Prof. A. Kamalakar Reddy ,Head,
and Prof. B. Laxmaiah,
Co-ordinator of 11th AUC
Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
Ph:91-040-27097192,91-040-27682203(Mobile)09490233534(Prof.Reddy) 09490792307(Prof. Laxmaiah)
Email: / Prof. C. Venugopal Rao,
Organizing Secretary of 11th AUC
Department of Geography,
Osmania University,
Hyderabad, India
Ph: (O)91- 040-27097192,
(Mobile) 09989064567
Email: / Dr. B. Srinagesh,
Organizing Secretary of 11th AUC
Department of Geography,
Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
Ph: (Mobile)09490792423
Email:
Organizers
Asian Urban Research Association (AURA) Secretary
Dr. George Pomeroy
Shippenburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippenburg PA 17257
U.S.A.
Email:
Homepage: www3.uakron.edu/geography/aurapage/aurapage.htm
Tel (+1-717) 477-1776
Conference Secretariat
Department of Geography,
Osmania University, Hyderabad, 500007,
India
Email:
Ph: 91- 040-27097192, 91-040-27682203
Visit us at www.osmania.ac.in
11th Asian Urbanization Conference 2011
Hyderabad
Registration Form
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Payment by Demand Draft of Rs. 1000 or $250 should be made in favor of the Convener, 11th AUC, Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India and sent to:
Prof. Kalpana Markandey, Department of Geography, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 500007, India
Photocopies of Registration Form are acceptable.