International Africa Forum and AAUN Annual Meeting – 8-9 July 2013
Monday 8-Tuesday 9 July 2013
The Darlington Centre, University of Sydney, Australia
The Australia-Africa Universities Network (AAUN) is hosting the International Africa Forum, titled “The Power of Partnerships” and the AAUN Annual Meeting, held on the 8-9 July 2013 at the University of Sydney. This event has been developed with the Association of Commonwealth Universities, who are celebrating their centenary year in 2013-14. The Forum will bring together Australian and African researchers, policy-makers, officials and other interested parties to discuss areas of mutual interest and agree on an action plan.
Programme
To view the provisional program, please open the attached document: International Africa Forum and AAUN Annual Meeting – 8-9 July 2013
Registration
Registration has closed.
AAUN Members, other participants and guests are encouraged to contact the AAUN Team if they need any information about the event (program, location, dinners, etc).
aaun.events@sydney.edu.au – (+ 61) 2 9351 4856
Travel Information
Passport And Visa
All international visitors require a valid passport and visa for entry into Australia (New Zealand visitors require a valid passport only). Visitors are responsible for organizing their own visas. If you require an Invitation Letter to support your Visa application please email aaun.events@sydney.edu.au. Please see the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship website for latest information: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/.
Quarantine
Australia is free from many plant and animal diseases prevalent in other countries. Very strict quarantine rules apply to the importation of animals and plants which cannot be brought into the country without prior application. Animal and plant products are also restricted. For further information, please visit Australian Customs: www.customs.gov.au.
Electricity
The electrical supply is 240 volts, 50 Hz. The connection for appliances is a flat 3-pin plug. Most city hotels provide 110 volts for shavers.
Accommodation
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Accommodation close to the University of Sydney
Mercure Hotel Sydney
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Quest Camperdown Serviced Apartments
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Adina Apartment Hotel Chippendale
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Phone: + 61 2 93118800
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Rydges Camperdown Hotel Sydney
Address: 9 Missenden Road, Camperdown
Phone: + 61 2 95161522
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Sydney city accomodation options
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
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Grace Hotel Sydney
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Hilton Sydney
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Intercontinental Sydney
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Marriott Sydney Harbour
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Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
www.radisson.com/sydneyau_plaza
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
www.shangri-la.com/en/property/sydney/shangrila
Sheraton on the Park
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