Academy of International Business (AIB) - Australia and New Zealand

Chapter Annual Symposium

Friday, 22 November, 2013

Newcastle Business School - The University of Newcastle

‘Interdisciplinary Research in International Business’

Call for Abstracts

You are invited to submit abstracts to the AIB-ANZ Chapter Annual Symposium, to be held onFriday, 22 November 2013 at the Newcastle Business School, The University of Newcastle.

This annual event has, over the last few years, manifested itself as a valuable opportunity to obtain collegial feedback on ongoing research. It providesaforumto develop future journal articles and research book publications, as well as to network with other researchers working in the area of International Business. Early-mid career academics and PhD students are particularly welcome.

The theme of this year’s symposium − ‘Interdisciplinary Research in International Business’− is deliberately broad.This year’s symposium hopes to explore the opportunities and implications of the interdisciplinary nature of international business research. Abstracts on other relevant topics are also welcome.

One-page abstracts of up to 750 words should be emailed to Stephen Chen at Newcastle Business School ().

Please include the following in the subject of your email: AIB-ANZ Symposium <your surname>.

Key Dates:

• Due date for abstracts:Monday, 30 September 2013

• Acceptance Advice: Monday, 14 October 2013

• Registration: Monday, 28 October 2013

Registration is free for all participants, but participants are responsible for all travel, accommodation and meals, except morning and afternoon tea and coffee on the day, which are complimentary. Any queries about the symposium should be directed to Stephen Chen ().

This symposiumis presented with the support of the Australia and New Zealand International Business Academy (ANZIBA). Symposium information is also available on the ANZIBA website (

The Australia and New Zealand

International Business Academy

Symposium Location, Accommodation and Travel Details

The symposium will be held at:

Newcastle Business School– City Precinct

3rd Floor

University House

Cornerof King Street & Auckland Street

Newcastle

Any accommodation within the city centre would be convenient; however, someclosely-located hotels are:

  • Chifley Executive Suites, 111 Scott Street, located opposite Newcastle Railway Station
  • Chifley Apartments, 14 Honeysuckle Drive, located in the Honeysuckle Precinct near Civic Railway Station
  • Novotel Newcastle Beach, 5 King St, located near Newcastle Beach

General travel information:

  • Newcastle is readily accessible by road, coach, rail or air:
  • A travel guide and map are available from the Newcastle Tourism website:
  • A map showing directions to the Newcastle Business School City Precinct is available from:

We look forward to seeing you at the AIB-ANZ Chapter Annual Symposium in November – welcome to Newcastle!