CALL FOR PAPERS

Abstracts (maximum one A4 page) are invited from those interested in making a presentation. The contributions could address topics such as: The importance of regional and interregional cooperation in the areas of higher education, basic sciences, and technology. Influence of national policies on higher education and research in basic sciences. A proposed contribution that regards planned or existing regional scientific research cooperation might be organized as follows: motive and significance background purpose aims strategy financing activities, experiences, challenges results, outcomes, advantages of networking impact at university and in society future development Deadline for receipts of abstracts: 12 June 2009 Conference fee 100 USD up to 12 June 2009 175 USD after 12 June 2009 The 2nd announcement with preliminary program and registration form will be distributed in April 2009. To receive this and to be added to the mailing list, please provide the following information to one of the contact persons listed below by 31 March 2009, at the latest: Surname Given Name(s) Gender (M/F) Scientific Title/Position Academic Affiliation Network Affiliation (if any) and Function Postal Address Phone number(s) / Fax / Email Those interested in making a presentation, tentative title and preferred form (oral/poster) Important dates February    First announcement 31 March    Pre-registration April           Second announcement 12 June      Abstract and early registration