All Session Tracks

• Track 01 – Colonial Legacies and Contemporary Identities
  This track explores the enduring impacts of colonialism on the formation of identities in Oceania. It invites discussions on how historical narratives shape contemporary social and cultural dynamics in the region. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 02 – Resistance and Resilience: Indigenous Responses to Colonialism
  Focusing on the various forms of resistance against colonial powers, this track examines indigenous strategies for resilience and survival. Papers may analyze historical and contemporary movements that challenge colonial legacies. Aligned SDGs: SDG 1 – No Poverty  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 03 – Empires and Their Discontents: Nationalism in Oceania
  This session investigates the rise of nationalism in Oceania as a response to imperial domination. It seeks to understand how nationalist movements have shaped political landscapes and cultural identities. Aligned SDGs: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 04 – Globalization and Its Discontents: Oceania in the Modern World
  This track addresses the complexities of globalization in Oceania, examining both opportunities and challenges. It invites contributions that analyze the intersection of global forces with local cultures and economies. Aligned SDGs: SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth  |  SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Track 05 – Cultural Memory and Heritage in Postcolonial Oceania
  Exploring the role of cultural memory in shaping heritage, this track focuses on how postcolonial societies in Oceania negotiate their pasts. Papers may discuss the preservation and reinterpretation of cultural practices and narratives. Aligned SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities  |  SDG 4 – Quality Education
• Track 06 – Historiography and the Politics of Memory
  This session delves into the historiographical debates surrounding colonial encounters in Oceania. It encourages critical reflections on how history is constructed and contested in postcolonial contexts. Aligned SDGs: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 07 – Race, Inequality, and Social Change in Oceania
  This track examines the intersections of race and social inequality in Oceania, focusing on how these dynamics influence social change. Contributions may explore the implications of race in political, economic, and cultural spheres. Aligned SDGs: SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities  |  SDG 5 – Gender Equality
• Track 08 – State Formation and Governance in Postcolonial Oceania
  Focusing on the processes of state formation, this track investigates how postcolonial societies in Oceania navigate governance challenges. Papers may analyze the role of traditional systems and modern state structures. Aligned SDGs: SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions  |  SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Track 09 – Decolonization and Knowledge Production
  This session addresses the processes of decolonization and their impact on knowledge production in Oceania. It invites discussions on alternative epistemologies and the reclamation of indigenous knowledge systems. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• Track 10 – Politics of Heritage: Memory, Identity, and Power
  This track explores the political dimensions of heritage in Oceania, examining how memory and identity intersect with power dynamics. Contributions may analyze the role of heritage in shaping national narratives and community identities. Aligned SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities  |  SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• Track 11 – Modernity and Cultural Transformations in Oceania
  This session investigates the relationship between modernity and cultural transformations in Oceania. It invites papers that explore how modern influences interact with traditional practices and beliefs. Aligned SDGs: SDG 4 – Quality Education  |  SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
Alongside its academic focus, the conference promotes responsible research, ethical practice and knowledge-driven development. Its session tracks collectively contribute to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• SDG 1
  No Poverty
• SDG 4
  Quality Education
• SDG 5
  Gender Equality
• SDG 8
  Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 9
  Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 10
  Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 11
  Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 16
  Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions