Registration
Early bird registration will end at midnight 1 September (Australian time). The cost of registration is $50 less per person than in 2022. Following September 1st, the Conference registration costs will increase by AUD$100 per person. Registration will close on at COB on Monday 6th November AEST.
Fees:
| Early Bird (now closed) | Standard AUD | |
| APSA Member | $250 | $350 |
| Non-member | $350 | $450 |
| ECRs and/or unwaged APSA member | $100 | $200 |
| APSA student member | $75 | $175 |
| Online viewer only | $50 | $50 |
Venue
The Conference will be held in and around the Quadrangle building (the “Quad”) at the University of Sydney Camperdown Campus. Maps:
For those unfamiliar with the University of Sydney, here are some video walkthroughs of the campus.
Socials
Use the conference hashtag #AusPSA23, a set of social media images can be downloaded here: https://auspsa.org.au/storage/2023/05/APSA23_socials.zip
Accommodation
AASA is not organising accommodation as part of the Conference. CHASS has provided access to discount accomodation via this link: https://www.conferencenational.com.au/cofhass-2023
In addition, the Women’s College provides casual accomodation during the Conference period: (https://www.thewomenscollege.com.au/; men and women can stay during this time): approximately 270 rooms are available, please contact Front Office Coordinator Trish Sharp at reception@thewomenscollege.edu.au or +61 2 9517 5000
Catering and the Conference Dinner
To minimise the environmental impact of the Conference, the default day catering option for the Conference is plant-based.
The Conference dinner will be held on Wednesday 29th November at 7pm at the Refectory at Sydney University (https://www.hostcosydney.com/venues/refectory/), catered by HostCo. This includes both plant-based and other options. The optional Conference dinner cost includes a two-course dinner and drinks. The Conference dinner is where the APSA Prize winners will be announced.
No Conference bags, pens, or notepads to be provided
Based on the Sustainable Events policy of the University of Sydney, the Committee has opted not to provide participants with bags, pens, and notepads.
In-person
A remote viewing option is provided at low cost. Due to resource limitations, it is not interactive.
IT and Presentation Support
The University of Sydney provides access to the Eduroam wifi network. A system log-in will be provided to particiants, and presenters will be asked to present from the provided computer in their rooms, not from personal devices (such as personal laptops).
Covid preparedness
APSA 2023 will provide masks on request, and we have a supply of RAT tests if you are feeling unwell during the event. A small number of CO2 monitors are available to borrow from the registration desk.
Supports for Postgraduates and Carers
APSA provides (please note these are not administered by the Conference Organisers):
- APSA Postgraduate Travel Awards – https://auspsa.org.au/prizes-and-awards/apsa-postgraduate-travel-awards/
- APSA Carer Support for Conference Attendance Funding Scheme – https://auspsa.org.au/apsa-carer-support-for-conference-attendance-funding-scheme/.
A “chillout” room will be included in the program for the use of parents and families.
Casual / occasional childcare options:
- Gunyama Park Crèche (Zetland): https://gunyamapark.com.au/creche
- Redfern Occasional Child Care: https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/childrens-services/apply-for-a-place-at-redfern-occasional-child-care
- Lennox House (Newtown, Wednesday only): https://australist-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/lennox-house.html
- Balmain Rozelle Occasional Care: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/live/community-well-being/children-and-families/early-learning-services/balmain-rozelle-occasional-care
Neurodiversity
A quiet room will be provided in the program for people with neurodiversity requirements.
A Participating CHASS Event
The Australasian Animal Studies Conference 2023 is being run as part of the Congress for the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Local Organising Committee
