Poster competition
Social research postgraduate students are invited to enter a poster competition, being held in conjunction with the forthcoming Social Policy, Research and Evaluation conference.
The objective of the conference is to improve the linkages between government advisers, social service providers and social policy researchers and evaluators, in order to support increased use of high-quality social research in policy development and the design of social services.
To enter the poster competition, students must be studying in a field related to social science and/or social policy, eg public policy, Maori studies, economics, sociology, psychology, human geography, planning, health, education or demographics.
Posters that meet the entry criteria will be accepted and displayed at the conference. “Shortlisted entrants will receive a complimentary conference registration. It’s a really good opportunity for postgraduate students to come together with potential employers, and to find out about other research people are doing,” organising committee member Raewyn Good said.
As well, the winners will receive a cash prize, donated by the Centre for Research, Evaluation and Social Assessment (CRESA), of $1,500 for first prize and $750 for second and third.
Entries close on 4 October. For information on entry criteria, go to www.msd.govt.nz/social-policy-conference
