Social Sciences and Humanities Research Conference 2022 (SSHR22)
Introduction
Science and society are closely intertwined. Evidence-based science allows informed decision-making that helps in managing and mitigating societal challenges. In a dynamic and complex environment that became more evident since 2020, it is more vital for science to empower society so that it can withstand unprecedented changes and respond effectively to future challenges.
On its own, science does not bring changes – the scientific findings need to be put into practice, transformed into actions, and connected to the lives of the society. The breakthrough knowledge and solutions for a shared global sustainability need to come from both the natural science and the social science experts.
This mini-conference aims to tie multidisciplinary threads together. It welcomes researchers embarking on transdisciplinary research in social science and humanities to share their scientific findings. It also welcomes researchers from the non-social science and humanities backgrounds to showcase discoveries that have the potential to solve society’s complex problems.
Objectives
1. To provide a platform for researchers to share their scientific findings and discoveries
2. To establish a network and collaboration among researchers from various disciplines
3. To strengthen the synergy between science and society through the sharing of scientific inquiry, educational exposure and utilization of scientific knowledge
Key Dates
Submission of Abstracts: 22 April 2022 - 9 April 2022
Notice of Acceptance: 15 May 2022
Deadline for Registration 20 May 2022
Submission of Full Paper: 31 May 2022
Conference Details
Paper presenters are invited to submit abstracts between 250-300 words, in English or Bahasa Melayu, to parnold@unimas.my or mernisa@unimas.my, not later than 18 May 2022
#Download template for submission of abstract here
Submission of Full Papers
The full paper must be not more than 10 pages or not exceeding 5,000 words, including the abstract, references, tables and/or figures (Times New Roman, double-spacing, 12 points & APA referencing system, 7th edition)
#Download template for submission of full paper here
Note: Only papers submitted by 31 May 2022 will be included in the conference proceedings.
Submit your full paper to parnold@unimas.my or mernisa@unimas.my
Payment Information
2. Payment can be made by cheque, bank draft, or online bank transfer.
3. Payment needs to be accompanied by proof (i.e. scanned copy of bank-in slip/photocopy of the cheque) and email to smeri@unimas.my or jnorita@unimas.my.
Bank: RHB Bank Berhad
Account Number: 21112800001803
Swift code: RHBBMYKL
Address:
SUBLOT 12 & 13,
Uni Square Commercial Centre,
94300 Kota Samarahan,
Sarawak, MALAYSIA
Dr Arnold Puyok
Conference Chair
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
email: parnold@unimas.my
Office phone: +6082-584178/592758
Mobile phone: +60122245204
Dr Ernisa Marzuki
Conference Co-Chair
Faculty of Language and Communication
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
email: mernisa@unimas.my
Office phone: +6082-581748/592619
Mobile phone: 0192326481
Secretariat
Advisor I: Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat
Advisor II: Professor Dr Ambigapathy Pandian
Advisor III: Associate Professor Dr Poline Bala
Chair: Dr Arnold Puyok
Co-Chair: Dr Ernisa Marzuki
Secretary: Dexter Sigan John
Treasurer I: Meri Sabas
Treasurer II: Dr Norita Jubit
Sub-Committee Members:
Dr Norita Jubit
Rosnah Mustafa
Dr Khalid Zanudin
Dr Daniel Ugih Echoh
Mdm Siti Haslina binti Hussin
Sandra Khoo Ying Ying
Lam Kai Chee
Rowena Abdullah
Abang Mohd Heikal Abg Othman
Siti Marina Kamil
Noratikah binti Mohamad Asri
Ramen Saroja
Nor Iqbal Mohd Sait
Donny Sidu
SUB THEMES
Pullman Kuching
Address
1A, Jalan Mathies, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Hotel website
https://www.pullmankuching.com/
Hotel Details
Pullman Kuching is a luxurious hotel set in the middle of Kuching City. Established in 2010, it offers 389 spacious guest rooms designed with contemporary interiors suiting a 5-star luxury and comfortable hotel vibes. The hotel offers an array of dining options from authentic Chinese cuisines at its renowned Nu Er Hong Chinese Restaurant to scrumptious snacks and drinks at its poolside Liquid bar and Déjà vu bar and lounge. You can also enjoy the panoramic view of the city overlooking the Sarawak River from the hotel.
HOTELS IN THE VICINITY
Riverside Majestic Hotel
Grand Margherita
Hilton Kuching
Looking for Budget Hotel for your stay?
https://sarawaktourism.com/attraction/attractions_location/kuching/
Foodies
https://www.borneotalk.com/12-best-dinner-spots-to-eat-local-food-in-kuching/
Others
https://museum.sarawak.gov.my/page-0-209-169-Borneo-Cultures-Museum.html
RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
The most awaited music festival in Malaysia, the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), is back once again, celebrating its 25th anniversary as a hybrid event for the first time since the beginning of the music festival in 1998.This year, the music festival themed “Legendary Rainforest Celebration” being held from 17-19 June 2022 will take on a hybrid format, with the physical concert taking place at Sarawak Cultural Village while viewers can also livestream it from their homes via rwmf.net.
Sarawak’s latest tourist attraction is the Borneo Cultures Museum that was recently launched in April 2022. It houses the Children’s Gallery, an Arts and Crafts Gallery, a thematic exhibition space which currently holds an exhibition entitled ‘In Harmony with Nature’ and ‘Time Changes’ exhibition that tells the narrative of Sarawak’s history from the prehistoric era. You could also find a vast collection of Sarawak’s masterpieces and examples of material culture here. The museum is located in the vicinity of other buildings within the Sarawak Museum Complex.
ADDRESS
Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg,
93400 Kuching,
Sarawak.
OPENING HOURS
Mon – Fri: 9.00 am – 4.45 pm
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Closed: Chinese New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Harvest Day, Christmas, T.Y.T Birthday, Labour Day, & Malaysia Day
Entrance Fee: Yes
SATOK SUNDAY MARKET
Located at Medan Niaga Satok, across the Satok Bridge, the market is most busy during the weekend as all vendors set their stalls offering a huge variety of local produces. You can find almost anything here ranging from local snacks, delicacies, jungle produce, accessories, craft items, and souvenirs.
ADDRESS
Medan Niaga Satok,
Q309, Petra Jaya,
93050 Kuching, Sarawak
OPENING HOURS
Fri-Sun: 10.00 am – 11.00 pm
(only available during weekends unlike the Medan Niaga Satok that opens every day).
Entrance Fee: No
SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE
A never to be missed attraction has got to be the Sarawak Cultural Village. An award-winning living museum that houses nine authentic replica buildings that represent every major ethnic groups in Sarawak; a Malay townhouse, three longhouses each for the Bidayuh, Iban and Orang Ulu, a Penan jungle settlement, a Melanau tall-house, a Chinese farmhouse and pagoda. Visitors can experience the true nature of the ethnic lifestyles as all houses staffed with members of the respective ethnic groups wearing their traditional costume while carrying out their traditional daily activities. Souvenirs and crafts are also being sold at the venue.
ADDRESS
Sarawak Cultural Village
Pantai Damai, Santubong,
P.O.Box 2632, 93752 Kuching,Sarawak.
OPENING HOURS
Mon-Sun including public holidays: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Entrance Fee: Yes
SEMENGGOH NATURE RESERVE
Orangutans are iconic to Borneo and Kuching is fortunate to have the Semenggoh Nature reserve, home to a colony of a semi-wild Borneo’s endangered species. The orangutans are well trained and exposed to human interactions thus visitors will have the opportunity to approach the animals and experience them during feeding times. You will be at awe looking at the baby orangutan clinging to the mothers.
ADDRESS
KM 20,
Jalan Puncak Borneo,
93250 Kuching,
Sarawak.
OPENING HOURS
Mon-Sun including public holidays: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
ORANGUTAN FEEDING TIME
9.00 am – 10.00 am
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Entrance Fee: Yes
