The ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology is proud to host the 25^th Annual Scientific Conference of the Australasian Society for Human Biology, supported by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) Research Hub.

Annual ASHB Conference

Human Biology: Through the Looking Glass

Australian National University

27th November - 1st December 2011

ASHB 2011

Conference Flyer

This year is a big year for the Australasian Society for Human Biology. It the society's 25th anniversary and it will be celebrated at the Australian National University in Canberra. The theme for this year is Human Biology: Through the Looking Glass, and gives an opportunity not only to see what has changed and progressed in the last 25 years, but to look to the future and examine where human biology research is going.

Due to the generous support of the ANU CASS Research Hub, we have been able to invite several internationally renowned researchers as keynote speakers to the conference, including Professor Jane Buikstra and Professor J R Lukacs.

We encourage you to be imaginative with your interpretation of the 'Looking Glass'. It could be an eye on the past or the future, or the view through a microscope or other lens.We look forward to a wide variety of presentations this year in all areas of human biology, including Biological Anthropology, Bioarchaeology, Evolution and Primatology, Anatomy and Medicine.

More information about ASHB can be found at the website: http://school.anhb.uwa.edu.au/ashb/

Conference Pack

The Conference Pack contains full details regarding the conference, guidelines for presentations (oral and poster) as well as the presentation submission forms and ASHB membership subscription/renewal forms. It also contains information on accommodation at ANU and in Canberra. Please make sure you download this and read the guidelines BEFORE submitting presentation abstracts.

NB: If you download the pdf version of the Conference Pack and intend to submit a presentation you will also need to download the rtf versions of the Presentation Submission Form and/or Membership Subscription/Renewal Form. All presentation submissions must be typed within the form and returned to the Conference Secretary.

Conference Pack (pdf)Presentation Submission Form (rtf)Membership Subscription/Renewal Form (rtf)

Conference Pack (docx) - Contains Presentation Submission Form and Membership Subscription/Renewal Form

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Conference Registration

We have worked really hard this year to minimise registration costs, especially for students. Registration includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, as well as tea and coffee before the morning sessions.

		Full Conference		One Day Registration**
		Early Bird*	Late
ASHB Members	Non-student	$250	$350	$100
	Student	$110	$210	$80
Non-Members	Non-student	$300	$410	$140
	Student	$160	$260	$110

*Early Bird registrations end on Friday 30th September 2011

**One Day Registration fees half-price for Thursday 1 December (includes tea and coffee before morning session and morning tea only)

All registrations need to be completed online before 21^st November 2011. There are several payment options available and you will need to select your preferred option. Due to catering requirements it will NOT be possible to register in person at the conference, however, you can subscribe or renew your ASHB membership at the conference. Please follow the registration instructions below carefully.

Registration Instructions

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1. By clicking on the registration links below you will be taken to the ANU online payment and registration page. You need to select from one of the four registration options:
   • Member Registration
   • Student Member Registration
   • Non-Member Registration
   • Student Non-Member Registration
2. Please ensure that you select the correct registration type. If you discover that you have selected the incorrect registration type you will need to abort the registration and start again. Do NOT use the 'Back' button on your browser to change your registration type. If you register as a student you must provide proof of your student status at or before the conference (either a photocopy/scan of valid 2011 student card or attestation from supervisor of student status can be emailed to the conference secretary). If you register as an ASHB member you agree to subscribe or renew your membership at or before the conference. If student status is not proved and/or membership is not renewed by the conference you will be charged full registration fees.
3. Enter your personal details, including your university/affiliation and position (i.e. student, lecturer, researcher, etc.). Submit your details to be taken to the options form.

 

4. Decide whether you wish to register for the full conference, or for a single day only. The registration form is for a single individual only; if you are registering more than one person you will need to complete the form for each person. Select whether you want to attend the conference dinner. Up to two additional guests can be registered for the dinner.

Registration Links

       

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Conference Dinner

The conference dinner celebrates our 25^th anniversary and will be held in the Common Room at University House. Please ensure that if you wish to attend the conference dinner you select this when you register and indicate whether or not you require a vegetarian meal. Cost of the dinner is $55 per person.

Abstracts

All abstracts must be submitted to the Conference Secretary on the Presentation Submission Form (rtf version; docx version - in Conference Pack). Please ensure that you read the Guidelines for oral and poster presentations before submitting your abstract. All abstracts must be received before 5pm AEDT 15th October, 2011. Late submissions will only be considered if conference sessions are not full. The conference selection panel will make the final decision on whether papers will be presented as a podium oral presentation or poster presentation. 

A separate form must be completed for each abstract (e.g. if you are submitting abstracts for more than one paper/presentation you need to complete a separate form for each).

Student Awards and Prizes**

Students applying for awards and prizes must also complete the back of the Presentation Submission Form (you will need your supervisor to sign the attestation of your eligibility and you must sign the declaration that that you will be attending the conference and presenting). Only oral presentations are eligible for the Conference Travel Awards. Both poster and oral presentations are eligible for the Presentation Prizes.  The conference selection panel will make the final decision on whether papers will be presented as a podium oral presentation or poster presentation.  

There are 3 types of student prizes available this year.

Conference Travel Awards: Students who wish to enter their papers for the Conference Travel Awards must submit all documentation before close of business AEDT on 30th September 2011. Late student submissions may still be able to present but will not be eligible for Travel Awards. Maximum award is $500.

Student Presentation Prizes: Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of the following categories.

Oral Presentation: The best oral presentation from an honours or post-graduate student.

Poster Presentation: The best poster presentation from an honours or post-graduate student.

Minimum prize value in each category:1st—$250; 2nd—$150; 3rd—$100

**Students must be bona fide honours or post-graduate students in 2011 in order to be eligible for prizes. Please read the entry requirements and guidelines in the Conference Pack before submitting papers.

Membership Subscription/Renewal

ASHB membership subscriptions and renewals for 2011 are due. If you register for the conference at Membership rates you must complete your subscription/renewal before or at this year’s conference. Membership forms can be found here (rtf) and in the Conference Pack (docx).

Membership Options

Membership Options There are four types of ASHB Membership:

Full membership: for those actively involved in the research, teaching, or practice of human biology - $40pa
Associate membership: for those with an interest in the area of human biology - $15pa
Student membership: for students not in receipt of a full salary - $15pa
Life membership: one-off payment of $250

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