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Prairie Metropolis Centre |
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A Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration, Integration, and Diversity |
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PMC E-Newsletter July 2010 |
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15th Annual International Metropolis Conference Justice and Migration: Paradoxes of Belonging The City of The Hague, the Netherlands, will be hosting the 15th International Metropolis Conference from October 4 to 8, 2010. Please visit the following website for more information: http://www.metropolis2010.org/
PMC 2009-2010 (Winter) Research Grant Competition Results We are pleased to announce that the Prairie Metropolis Centre will be funding the following research projects: Hugh Grant, (University of Winnipeg), “Addressing the Accreditation Gap: Post-MD Training of International Medical Graduates in Manitoba.” Noorfarah Merali, (University of Alberta), “Contrasting Authentic South Asian International Arranged Marriages from Bona Fide Marriages for Immigration: An Insider Viewpoint.” Clea Schmidt, (University of Manitoba), “The Impact of Professional Bridging Programs for Immigrant Teachers in Western Canada.” For more information on these awards or to read the abstract for these projects, please visit the PMC website at http://pmc.metropolis.net
Node Meetings/Research Symposia The PMC Node Meetings/Research Symposia will be held in Winnipeg on September 17, 2010, at the Delta Hotel (350 St. Mary Avenue, 2010), from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; in Regina on September 24, 2010 at the University of Regina, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; in Calgary on October 22, 2010, at the University of Calgary, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The mornings of each node meeting will focus on the Citizenship and Social, Cultural and Civic Integration Domain. Dr. Lloyd Wong of the University of Calgary has organized the morning sessions, featuring local researchers, government and NGO representatives.
Introducing SpringerBriefs Springer announces SpringerBriefs, short summaries of research and practical applications across a wide spectrum of fields. (more) |
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To submit your event information in the next issue of PMC E-Newsletter contact PMC at prairiemetropolis@ualberta.ca or call at 780-492-6600 |
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JIMI Volume 11, Number 2/May, 2010 is now available on line. Please visit Springer’s website for more information: |
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CALL FOR Working Papers PMC’s Working Paper Series is accepting new submissions. Please forward your paper to the Series Editor at For more information or to review the submission guidelines visit: |
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Research Proposals The Prairie Centre welcomes applications for research grants for the fiscal year 2010-2011 (Fall) from all PMC Research Affiliates. Please be advised that the deadline for receipt of the grant applications will be September 17, 2010. No exceptions will be allowed. The Research Grant Application package is on the PMC website at: http://pmc.metropolis.net |
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PMC Graduate Student Awards PMC invites applicants from graduate students for a research award of up to $5,000 in support of thesis research projects. The deadline date is October 15, 2010. Please visit the PMC website at http://pmc.metropolis.net for more information. |