The Third Annual Conference of Macao Studies (2023)

4-5 Dec 2023, University of Macau, Macao

We are pleased to invite researchers who are interested in the study of Macao in the Asian and global contexts to submit paper proposals for presentations at the Third Annual Conference of Macao Studies. The conference will be held on 4-5 Dec 2023 at the Centre for Macau Studies, University of Macau.

2023/11/24

The Programme of the The Third Annual Conference of Macao Studies 2023 is Now Available.
Please refer to the below link.

2023/06/06

We are glad to inform that period of the abstract submission period well be extended to 30 Jun 2023, the notification of acceptance will be postponed to 31 July 2023.

2023/05/02

Conference Theme

This year the conference will explore the changing geo-politics and geo-economics of Macao. Macao has experienced major transformations during a number of historical conjunctures. These transformations underlined the geo-political and geo-economic roles played by Macao in the Greater China and global contexts. We welcome original studies of these key episodes in the historical past as well as in the contemporary period.

 Submission Instructions

  • Papers should represent original works by the authors. They should not be published previously or currently under review by publishers.
  • Please submit abstracts (max 300 words) before 31 May 2023 by following method:
  • Those authors whose submissions are selected for the Conference will be notified before 30 Jun
  • Full papers (10,000 words, including notes, tables, and references) should be sent before 10 November 2023.

Conference Venue, Accommodation, and Registration

The Conference will take place in a hybrid mode. In-person attendance will take place at the University of Macau. The organizer will provide accommodation for three nights (3-5 Dec 2023 inclusive) for non-local participants. Only one room per accepted paper will be provided. All participants are expected to take care of their own travel and other expenses.

Online participation via zoom is also welcome. When submitting a proposal, please indicate whether you would like to take part in person or via zoom.

The organizer reserves the right to reject the conference papers should the submitted papers fall short of acceptable scholarly standard.

Pre-registration is needed for the Conference, but no registration fee is required.

Important Dates

  • Call for papers: Start form 31 April 2023
  • Submission of abstract: before 31 May 2023
  • Notification of acceptance: before 30 Jun 2023
  • Submission of full paper: 10 November 2023
  • Registration: 1 October to 15 November 2023
  • Conference dates: 4-5 December 2023

Organizers

  • Centre for Macau Studies, University of Macau
  • Macau Foundation
  • Journal of Macau Studies

Enquiries

For enquiries about the conference, please feel free to send email to cms.conference@um.edu.mo. Thank you.