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18 to 20 November 2024
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Singapore
Welcome
The Asia Pacific Student Services Association (APSSA) invites higher education scholars and practitioners to join them in Singapore, from 18 to 20 November for The 19th APSSA International Conference 2024 hosted by the National University of Singapore (NUS). The conference will feature pre-conference workshops followed by the main conference programme at University Town, NUS.
The biennial APSSA conference serves as an international gathering for student affairs professionals to exchange ideas, connect and engage fellow student affairs professionals on evolving student needs in tertiary education policy and practice.
Conference agenda
The programme outlines the 3-day conference schedule, parallel sessions and topics, meal breaks and networking opportunities allowing you to plan your attendance according to your interests. This ensures you get the most out of the conference by attending sessions that are most relevant to your needs.
Transit
Transform
Transcend
Theme: Transiting into and Navigating through University towards Student Success
- Designing support to facilitate seamless transition – first year experience
- Planning, policies, practice and programmes to optimise holistic student development from entry to graduation
- Monitoring and evaluating the level of effective transition and successful learning at University
Keynote speakers
- Prof Colm Harmon, University of Edinburgh, UK
- Prof Dr Birgit Schreiber, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
- Assoc Prof Leong Ching, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Attending the conference
Attending the International Conference in November 2024? Find out how to register, venues and accommodation information.
Call for abstracts
The 19th APSSA International Conference Organising Committee invites you to submit an abstract for research, practitioner or case study papers for consideration for inclusion in the conference programme. Abstracts will be selected based on relevance to theme and sub-themes of the conference.
About Singapore
Singapore is a sunny, tropical island in South-east Asia, a thriving city state with a world-class infrastructure, a fully integrated island-wide transport network, a melting pot of diverse cultures, and a wide range of accommodation, cuisines, and shopping to suit various needs. Also known as a Garden City, Singapore’s lush green spaces are seamlessly interwoven with city living.
Singapore’s weather is hot and humid all year-round, with temperatures usually reaching over 30°C. You should be prepared for rain at any time, which can be torrential but usually brief.
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SUBMISSIONS
IMPORTANT DATES
6
Mar
Call for abstracts
15
May
Early bird registration opens
15
Jul
Abstract submission deadline
30
Jul
Announcement of abstract acceptance
31
Jul
Early bird registration closes
1
Aug
Standard Registration opens
1
Nov
Standard Registration closes
17
Nov
Pre-Conference Activities
18
Nov
Conference Commences