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As mentioned in an email sent earlier this week, at the close of nominations, midday Monday August 5th, for TASA's Executive two-year term November 2024 – November 2026, for the Vice-President and Postgraduate Portfolios, the following member was elected unopposed:
- Vice President: Shaun Wilson, Macquarie University
More than one nomination was received for the Postgraduate Portfolio. As such, an election will be held online to determine who will fill this role. We encourage you to vote, via the orange link below, by midday (AEST) Monday August 19th, 2024.
| We extend our warm congratulations to fellow member Nita Alexander whose doctorate was very recently conferred. The title of Nita's thesis is: “You kind of have to keep fighting”: Young Activists Becoming Political and Acting Prefiguratively. Nita's supervisors included fellow member Theresa Petray (and Ailie McDowall).
| | Roy, Suparna. “Prostitution/Pro-S-Institution and “The Celebrated Marginal” Culture: An Intersectionally Socio-Historical Depiction of Indian Sex-Workers.”, Handbook of Research on Exploring Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Through an Intersectional Lens, edited by Eleni Meletiadou. IGI Global Publishers, Hershley, United States. [DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8412-8, ISBN13: 9781668484128|ISBN10: 1668484129|EISBN13: 9781668484142]. | Wendt, S., Clarke, J., & Mayer, W. (2024). Exploring Christian Lutheran theological framings that shape men’s perpetration of domestic violence through pastor perspectives. Journal of Gender Studies, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/09589236.2024.2377635 [OPEN ACCESS].
Windt, I., Mullens, A., Debattista, J., Stanners, M., & Brömdal, A. (2024). Developing a Gender Affirming Health Response for Trans and Gender Diverse Australians: A qualitative study. International Journal of Transgender Health, 0(0), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2024.2374007 [OPEN ACCESS].
Gannon, S., Higham, L., & Smith, E. K. (2024). Gender and schooling in Australia. The Australian Educational Researcher, 51(3), 835–847. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13384-024-00725-0 [OPEN ACCESS].
Higham, L. (2024). Attending to slow violence: From Pride to Stand Out. The Australian Educational Researcher, 51(3), 889–907. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13384-023-00686-w [OPEN ACCESS].
Day, M., & Brömdal, A. (2024). Mental health outcomes of transgender and gender diverse students in schools: a systematic literature review. International Journal of Transgender Health, 0(0), 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2024.2359934 [OPEN ACCESS].
Johnson, A., Mullens, A., Burton, L., Sanders, T., & Brömdal, A. (2024). Pretty Bi for an Ally: A critical autoethnography. Journal of Bisexuality, 0(0), 1-29. https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2024.2359934 [OPEN ACCESS].
| Hopefully you received our dedicated email sent earlier this week regarding the Journal of Sociology 2026 special issue, which will be selected and managed by the incoming Editors in Chief for 2025-2028, fellow members Ashley Barnwell and Signe Ravn.
Expression of interest deadline: September 30th. Read on...
| Global Healthcare Systems and Violence Against Women and Girls
Special Issue
Health Sociology Review, Volume 33, Issue 2 (2024)
To access all articles of the special issue, read on...
|  | At the start of 2021, TASA introduced a new initiative, 'The Australian Sociological Association’s Workshop Program', which was subsequently renamed the Gary Bouma Memorial Workshop Program.
There is up to AU$5,000 available (per workshop) for up to 2 workshops, to be held in Australia.
About the Workshop Program
- Presenting TASA outwardly – engaging with the community
- Potential for feeding into policy
- Connecting with the research community
- Bringing experts in from the community
Successful workshops will advance research within sociology and showcase TASA as the face of sociological/interdisciplinary research in the region; engaging with issues of national concern; advancement of knowledge; support innovative ideas, and, the potential of feeding into policy and practice development.
Expression of interest deadline: August 26th.
|  | | We are excited to announce that the deadline for submitting abstracts to the Generations and Housing Symposium has been extended to TOMORROW Friday, August 9, 2024. This extension provides additional time for you to contribute to this important event.
About the Symposium
The Generations and Housing Symposium, to be held as a hybrid event on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley Campus and Online, will address the complex 'wicked problem' of housing in Australia. The symposium will explore the multifaceted issues surrounding housing affordability, availability, and policy challenges.
Call for Papers
We invite submissions that explore the ‘wicked problem’ of housing, challenge contemporary approaches, and provide innovative insights. Abstracts are invited from presenters who are willing to present either online or in person. Topics may include but are not limited to:
- Affordable housing solutions and rising housing costs
- Public/social housing challenges
- Housing precarity and homelessness
- Housing needs of ageing populations
- Tiny/small homes' policy and planning
- Generational tensions in the asset economy
- Strategies for housing acquisition
- Housing insecurity and lifecourse impacts
- Sustainable and inclusive housing development
- Planning and design challenges
| New: Manager, Lived Experience and Co-Production
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand, Melbourne
The Manager of Lived Experience and Co-production will lead and oversee the development and implementation of projects that integrate the insights and experiences of individuals with lived experience across the organisation and collaborate with colleagues in the Good Shepherd Institute.
Research Fellow
Curtin University
The position is based at the Influencer Ethnography Research Lab (IERLab) housed within the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI).
Application deadline: TOMORROW August 9th. Read on...
| The Jobs Board enables you to view current employment opportunities. As a member, you can post opportunities to the Jobs Board directly from within your membership profile screen.
| | | PhD Scholarship (open call)
Melbourne Social Equity Institute
University of Melbourne
PhD Scholarship - Reproductive Justice
Melbourne Social Equity Institute
University of Melbourne
| | The Scholarships Board enables you to view available scholarships that our members have posted. Like the Jobs Board, as a member, you can post scholarship opportunities directly from within your membership profile screen. | | | | In case you are not aware, you can add job and scholarship opportunities to our publicly searchable Jobs & Scholarships Board via your TASA membership profile, see image below: | | Other Events, News & Opportunities | New: Te Herenga Waka collaborative debate—AI in the academy
Join six panellists for a debate about how artificial intelligence is swiftly changing the landscape of academia.
Tuesday 13 August, 12 noon - 12.50 pm - NZST (10am - 10:50am AEST)
| New: XIII Portuguese Congress of Sociology
S. Miguel, Azores, 8 to 11 July 2025.
Abstract submission deadline: 14 October 2024. Read on...
| The Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Incorporated (ACSPRI) Fellowship Program
ACSPRI's mission is to help foster high-quality teaching and research in the social sciences and to enhance the impact of social science research. To help achieve this mission, ACSPRI is pleased to continue the ACSPRI Fellowship Program supporting the next generation of high-quality researchers in the social sciences. Valued at $25,000, the fellowship will help PhD students to achieve their career goals, by providing direct financial support and professional development opportunities.
Application deadline: September 30th. Read on....
| Call for Co-Editor in Chief
| Sociology Compass
The role is focused on the Original Research section of the journal and will commence in 2025.
The position comes with a generous stipend, and the journal has done well in terms of Impact Factor and ranking over the past couple of years (they are ranked 13th by Google Scholar).
You can find more details about the role and apply here.
| Special Issues - Call for Abstracts
| New: Incarceration and health
Scientific Reports
Original research into incarceration and health, including studies on the health of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals and their families and healthcare within correctional facilities are welcome.
Guest editors include fellow member Annette Bromdal.
Translation and transformation of class through migration: Rethinking social and spatial mobility across contexts
Current Sociology Monographs
Deadline for 300 word abstract: 1 September. Read on...
| Emotions of the Future
Friday 22 November
Macquarie University, Sydney
| Workshop Program Grants
Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
The Workshops Program offers Australian social scientists financial assistance to host multidisciplinary workshops which aim to advance research and policy agendas on nationally important issues. The Academy supports up to eight workshops each year with funding to a maximum of $9,000 (excl GST).
Application deadline: TOMORROW August 9. Read on... | Social Sciences Week 2024
Hosted by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
9-15 September 2024
Social Sciences Week is an annual event that celebrates and promotes the social sciences to a diverse audience of students, researchers, policymakers, and the public. During the week, a wide range of activities take place, including keynote lectures, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, and interactive events. These activities are hosted by leading universities, research institutes, and non-profit organisations across the country.
If you would like to get involved by running your own Social Sciences Week events, you have until the end of July to register them on our website. Once events are registered, we will publish them on the Social Sciences Week events calendar and begin promoting on social media. You can find more information about running your own event here, or email Anna Dennis, at the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, with any questions.
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