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Dear list-members, Apologies for cross-posting. Here are the list of International Geographical Union’s Taskforce for Young and Early Career Geographers (IGU-YECG) sponsored events that may be of interest to the list-members. *IGU-YECG Paper Sessions* The International Geographical Union’s Taskforce for Young and Early Career Geographers (IGU-YECG) was launched in 2016 at the 33rd International Geographical Congress held in Beijing, China. At the 2018 IGU Congress in Canada, the IGU-YECG is organising paper session(s) which focus on young and early career researchers. There is cutting edge research by young and early career scholars internationally which deserves to be recognised and celebrated. The paper session(s) will present an opportunity for young scholars across the world to present their research in any relevant geography-related field. The IGU-YECG is committed to diversity in its membership and its activities. We encourage diverse opinions and viewpoints in all sessions we sponsor. To take part in the paper session(s), please send your abstract of no more than 250 words along with your current affiliation and contact details to Dr. Komali Yenneti ([log in to unmask]) and Gaurav Sikka ( [log in to unmask]) by March 15th, 2018. Please see the conference website for more information including the conference’s theme: Appreciating Difference (http://igu2018.ulaval.ca/). The IGU-YECG is also delighted to announce Young and Early Career Geographers Awards Competition, as part of the IGU’s 2018 Quebec regional conference. *IGU-YECG Late Dr. Manju Singh Paper Award* An award of CAD 200 will be provided to a current PhD student submitting a first-authored, original research paper dealing with relevant geographical research in any part of the world. Papers should be no longer than 7,000 words in length, including references. (Please note: Full paper will be required by March 15th, 2018). *IGU-YECG Student Registration Fee Waiver Awards* Four awards to cover IGU Quebec Congress early bird fee of CAD 325 will be given to current PhD students submitting a first-authored, original research paper dealing with relevant geographical research in any part of the world. Papers should be no longer than 7,000 words in length, including references. (Please note: Full paper will be required by March 15th, 2018). *Please refer the email attachment for other guidelines and formatting requirement for full paper submissions to be considered for above awards.* *International Geographical Union Taskforce for Young and Early Career Geographers: Meeting and Networking Event* *Supported by International Association of Young Geographers (IAYG)* You are warmly invited to join us at the meeting-cum-networking event at IGU Congress 2018. (LOC Quebec will finalize the session timing and venue details nearer to the conference date, which will be shared with registered participants.). The event will end with a networking event over snacks and drinks. If you would like to participate at the IGU-YECG event, please register at the following link by June 30th, 2018. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/igu-yecg-meeting-and-networking -event-tickets-41300775732 If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us. If you can’t make to the event, and wish to receive information and feedback from the event, please contact us and we will put you on the mailing list. For more information about IGU-YECG please see https://iguyecg.wordpress.com/. If you plan to be in Quebec in August 2018, please do join us to learn more! Note: LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE! Therefore please book your attendance by June 30th, 2018. Thank you and warm regards, Dr. Komali Yenneti University of New South Wales, Australia Founding Chair, IGU-YECG On behalf of IGU-YECG Taskforce