 Dear all, I hope you are well. As you probably know by now, the Study Abroad SIG is hosting its annual conference on Saturday 18th October in Nagoya at Kinjo Gakuin University. More details here. We are really, really excited to announce our keynote speaker for the event, Tadashi Shiozawa, Ph.D. Speaker Biography Tadashi Shiozawa, Ph.D., is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at Chubu University with over 20 years of experience leading and managing study abroad programs. His research focuses on Global English, study abroad, and their pedagogical applications. He has published in journals such as Language Teaching Research, Journal of Asian English Studies, and JALT Journal. He has authored and edited many books and textbooks, including The Impact of Study Abroad on Life: Testimonials from 2,000 Participants over 50 Years and Global Activator. Keynote Information Title: Beyond Mobility: Some Strategic Insights for Cultivating Meaningful Study Abroad Experiences for Students, Institutions and Global Partnerships. We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Tadashi as this year’s keynote speaker. He has been a longtime advocate of the SIG, plays a vital role in the study abroad field, and is an outstanding speaker with a real gift for engaging an audience. He also holds the prestigious honour of having made the most liked post ever on this Study Abroad SIG Facebook page! If you haven't already submitted your Study Abroad SIG conference proposal, you can do so here.
We really look forward to seeing you in October again in Nagoya! Best wishes Your Study Abroad SIG Officers
Presentation Types
We are accepting proposals for the following formats:
You may apply for one 25-minute presentation (either research-based or workshop) and/or a poster presentation. If you wish to present in both formats, please submit two separate applications. Poster sessions will have a dedicated time slot this year, ensuring no scheduling conflicts. Conference Proceedings As in previous years, we will be publishing Conference Proceedings, and the submission process is simple. When submitting your proposal (poster sessions included), you will see a box to provide a longer abstract (250–350 words) for potential inclusion in the proceedings. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Publishing a short abstract in the proceedings is a great way to gain an additional publication with minimal extra effort and help broaden the impact of your work and our conference. TIP: Save your draft before cutting it down to the 150-word version! Important Dates Submission Deadline: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Rolling Review Process To make planning easier, we will once again review submissions on a rolling basis, rather than waiting until the deadline. This means you can expect to hear back from us within 14 days of submission. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email, Facebook, or Discord. We look forward to receiving your proposals! Best regards, Your Study Abroad SIG Officers |
