Welcome
Welcome to the 2009 conference web-site for the Society of Australasian Social Psychologists (SASP). The annual SASP conference has a long history dating back over 30 years, in recent years attracting between 130 and 170 delegates. It is the most popular avenue for the dissemination of current social psychological research within Australasia, and attracts pre-eminent national and international researchers. The conference is also characterised by a strong postgraduate student representation.
Conference presentations cover a diverse range of social psychological research topics (ranging from intra-psychic process, interpersonal processes, group and cultural processes) and methodologies (experimental, quasi-experimental, survey, qualitative, and discourse). Our research is concerned both with basic psychological processes and areas of applied social psychological research, such as psychology and the law, health, relationships, and organisational psychology.
The 2009 SASP will be held from Thursday April 16 to Sunday April 19 in Melbourne, Australia. The conference is being hosted by the Melbourne Social Psychology Group, comprising academic staff and postgraduate students from La Trobe University, University of Melbourne, Deakin University, Swinburne University of Technology and Victoria University. These pages provide you with information about the conference academic, social and cultural program, allow you to register as a conference delegate, and submit a request to be a part of the academic program.
Venue Information
The conference venue is located close to the city of Melbourne at Rydges Hotel, 701 Swanston Street, Carlton google maps. The hotel is easily accessed from either the airport (via bus or taxi), and is walking distance to the CBD, and the popular Lygon Street and Brunswick Street attractions (cafes, restaurants, and bars), as well as the Queen Victoria Market.This venue provides an appealing environment in which to host a conference from both academic and social perspectives. Rydges provides many opportunities for recreation and interaction amongst delegates, including a restaurant, a centrally located bar, a breakfast area, gymnasium, and roof-top spa and swimming pool. You can book accommodation either at the hotel or at alternative accommodation.
Registration
Registration is now open.Important SASP membership information
We will not be collecting membership dues as part of the registration process. You will also not be able to register at the member rate if your membership has lapsed, so please be sure to pay your membership dues prior to registration. SASP welcomes new members, and would be happy for you to join prior to registration. If you would like to join SASP or bring your membership up-to-date, the following document has information about paying membership dues. If you are unsure whether your membership dues are up-to-date or not, then please contact Julie Fitness [jfitness@psy.mq.edu.au].Academic Program
Program schedule
There will be postgraduate workshops on Thursday April 16. The conference program will run all day Friday April 17, Saturday April 18, and half of Sunday April 19.Call for submissions
Submission of individual and symposium papers has now closed. Submissions of posters remain open.Social and Cultural Program
Melbourne has many social and cultural opportunities to engage in the life of this cosmopolitan city, and we have arranged a number of these for delegates to enjoy. If you would like to be involved in any of the following activities, please tick the relevant box on the registration page.- There will be welcome drinks on Thursday evening at Rydges from 6 to 7.30pm.
- A postgraduate dinner will occur Friday evening at 3degrees in the QV Centre in the city (http://www.3degrees.com.au/location.html). If you are interested in attending please contact Matt Stuckey.
- The conference coincides with the world-famous Melbourne International Comedy Festival. There are many great shows to see, and Warwick Hosking has suggested that interested delegates might like to go with him to see the very funny Mark Watson "All The Thoughts I've Had Since I Was Born" on Friday evening. If you would like to go along, please email Warwick directly by Friday 27th of March.
- Delegates are invited to take an early tour of the Queen Victoria Market for breakfast on Saturday, leaving from Rydges at 7.00am.
- A conference dinner will be held on Saturday evening at the Wesley Anne Bar/Restaurant, 250 High Street, Northcote (10 minutes from the city). The Wesley Anne is a charming converted church and has distinctly ‘Melbourne’ feel. The informal dinner will include food and alcohol (beer and wine) at a cost of $40 per person. The Number 86 (Bundoora/RMIT) tram is the easiest option for transport to the Wesley Anne as it travels right past (get off at Stop 31 and a short walk)
- An excursion to the Yarra Valley to visit Tarrawarra Estate Wineries and Modern Art Gallery on Sunday from 1-6pm (leaving from and returning to Rydges) at a cost of $25 per person for the bus fare.
- The Central Business District for ‘brand’ shopping and discovering the many quaint laneways of Melbourne.
- Federation Square.
- National Gallery of Victoria (and Ian Potter Gallery).
- Southbank for fine dining and shopping.
- Lygon Street for its emphasis on Italian cuisine and culture.
- Brunswick Street for an eclectic and somewhat bohemian mix of clothes shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars.
- Victoria Street for some fine Asian food and culture.
The staff at Rydges or members of the organising committee can help you with further recommendations and the following websites are good for finding out what’s on in Melbourne.
http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/
http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Pages/Home.aspx
You may also want to check out this website too, as it provides details of the public transport options in Melbourne
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/
Contact information
Organising Committee:Michael Halloran [m.halloran@latrobe.edu.au]
Nick Haslam [nhaslam@unimelb.edu.au]
Art Stukas [a.stukas@latrobe.edu.au]
Yoshi Kashima [ykashima@unimelb.edu.au]
Gery Karantzas [gery.karantzas@deakin.edu.au]
Janine Webb [jwebb@deakin.edu.au]
Emi Kashima [e.kashima@latrobe.edu.au]
Warwick Hosking [warwick.hoskingh@vu.edu.au]
Christine Critchley [ccritchley@swin.edu.au]
Lucy Zinkiewicz [lucyz@deakin.edu.au]
Conference Hotel Contact:
Kate Cooper [kate_cooper@rydges.com]
SASP 2009 is proudly sponsored by
