Call for Contributions

Call for Contributions – Now Closed

The HoSA 2019 Organising Committee invites you to submit your contribution for consideration in the conference program.

The conference theme: Capitalising on Connections, explores the opportunities presented through collaborations and partnerships and the sense that we need to connect both within our institutions and externally with our partners and communities.

The Māori whakatauki (proverb), He waka eke noa (we are all in this canoe together), reminds us that we are embarked on a common cause and also that our movement forward is propelled by our shared efforts. Our time together will be a chance to reflect on how we can encourage and support each other, what direction we take and how we read the winds and seas of change that we must navigate.

Presentations topics associated with this theme could include:

Leading innovation and change
Sharing insights into service design and delivery: case studies on successful change
Reflecting on research and using data to improve performance
Investing in pathways to the future
Co-creating great service outcomes with students and stakeholders
Developing culture and expanding professional mindsets

Presentation Styles

The following presentation formats will be available:

Platform presentation - 45 minutes, inclusive of Q&A (35 min + 10 min).
Platform presentation - 25 minutes, inclusive of Q&A (20 min + 5 min).
Poster Display - A0 printed poster displayed for the duration of the conference.
‘Open Forum’ sessions (interactive sessions, panel discussions etc) will also be considered. Submitter to please clearly specify intention/objectives, time required (no more than 45 min) and vision for the session.

Submissions with multiple presenters, including presenters across universities, are most welcome.

The Organising Committee reserves the right to assign topics to any of these formats, but in making a submission, you should indicate your preference. Any queries about presentations or the submission process can be directed to pam.thorburn@vuw.ac.nz.

Submitting your Contribution
The submission should describe your topic - limit 250 words.
Include the title of your presentation.
Include the name of the presenter/s and the contact information for the principle presenter (email and contact number).
Preference in presentation style. If ‘Open Forum’ include information (as described above) on the proposed presentation format.

Contributions should be submitted to the HoSA 2019 Organising Committee, at pam.thorburn@vuw.ac.nz by Wednesday, 12 June 2019 and will be confirmed by the end of June.

Presenter Registration

If your submission is accepted for presentation, you must register for the conference. Early Bird discounted rates apply until 12 July 2019.

First time presenters are warmly encouraged to submit, and guidance on preparation and financial support (such as discounted registration) may be provided to these presenters on request and at the discretion of the Organising Committee.