Here some information on the most common questions you may have. Should you have any other questions, or require assistance, please to not hesitate to contact us.
- FAQs updated: 17 June 2021
Participation
Who can participate and present at the conference?
Anyone who is interested in, is working in, or is conducting research on asylum adjudication is warmly invited to participate at the conference.
We encourage participation from a wide range of professions and academic disciplines, and aim for a global audience. We warmly invite students and early career researchers to submit abstracts.
The ASYFAIR conference is not limited to academic presenters or audiences.
We particularly encourage participation by experts by experience (e.g. refugees, lawyers, interpreters, judges, activists, volunteers, etc.), as well as scholars, experts and professionals from the Global South.
As the conference will take place virtually (via Zoom), there is no limit to participation, and you do not need to be affiliated with a university to present or participate at the conference.
If I do not present at the conference, can I still participate?
Yes, we have capacity for 500 – 1,000 virtual participants (depending on registrations), and warmly invite anyone who wants to listen to presentations, keynotes and roundtables. We ask all presenters and audience members to register for the conference (free of charge), allowing us to manage participation more effectively.
Do I have to pay to participate at the conference?
No – the virtual conference will be free to attend for both presenters and audience. We ask all presenters to register for the conference free of charge.
How do I register for the conference?
Registration is still open until 01 July 2021 via Eventbrite. This registration process is free, and allows us to manage participation at the conference.
Note that only those registered for the conference will receive the Zoom links for the conference.
Do I have to travel to the conference in Exeter?
No, the conference will take place virtually via Zoom. There will be no in-person events.
Please do not make any travel arrangements. As of now, University of Exeter limits visitors on campus, and there will be no public facilities available to conference participants.
I cannot make it to the conference. Will you record panels and keynotes?
Yes, the ASYFAIR team is planning to record panels and keynotes, subject to the permission of the presenters, and make them available on the ASYFAIR website after the conference.
We will not record Q&A sessions following presentations.
However, in some circumstances, we may not be able to record panels (e.g. for data protection reasons), or because presenters opted out of the recording.
If you have concerns about recordings, please contact us at asyfair@exeter.ac.uk, and we will assist you with any queries you may have.
Presentations
My abstract was accepted for the conference. Do I still need to register for the conference?
Yes, all presenters and audience members have to register for the conference (free of charge). The registration process is still open until 01 July 2021 (via Eventbrite).
Note that only those registered for the conference will receive the Zoom links for the conference.
Will my presentation be recorded?
Yes, the ASYFAIR team will record panels and keynotes, subject to the permission of the presenters, and make them available on the ASYFAIR website after the conference.
We will not record Q&A sessions following presentations.
However, in some circumstances, we may not be able to record presentations (e.g. for data protection reasons). If you want to present but do not want to be recorded you can opt out of the recording.
If you have concerns about recordings, please contact us at asyfair@exeter.ac.uk, and we will assist you with any queries you may have.
Can I submit a pre-recorded video presentation?
We understand that some presenters may experience technical problems (e.g. lack of reliable internet connection), may struggle to attend due to time differences, or cannot make it on the day. We therefore offer presenters the possibility to submit pre-recorded video presentations.
If you want to present via a pre-recorded video presentation, please note that the presentation should be no longer than the allocated 15-20 minutes.
Pre-recorded video presentations should have an adequate audio and visual quality, and should be submitted in .mp4 format. We cannot guarantee that other file formats will be accepted.
If you want to submit a video presentation, or have any questions about pre-recorded video presentations, please contact the ASYFAIR team at asyfair@exeter.ac.uk.
I am presenting at the conference. Can I have a participation certificate?
We know that especially for students and early career researcher, confirmed participation at conferences may be important. If you and/or your institution require a participation certificate, please contacts us at asyfair@exeter.ac.uk after the conference, and we will assist you with your request.
Presentation Format
What’s the length of my presentation?
We aim for 105 minutes panels, with 3-4 presentations per panel, plus a 30min Q&A. Therefore, we expect individual presentations to be about 15-20 minutes long.
The chair of the panel will manage time-keeping in your panel.
Do I need to prepare a PowerPoint, Prezi (or other format) presentation?
No, the format of your presentation is up to you. However, as we expect an international audience, you may want to use visual cues for the audience.
For any questions about technical aspects, please refer to the relevant section in these FAQs.
Who will be the chair of my panel?
The ASYFAIR team has assigned a chair to your panel. You should have received an email introducing you to the chair of your panel.
Will my presentation be recorded?
Yes, the ASYFAIR team will record panels and keynotes, subject to the permission of the presenters, and make them available on the ASYFAIR website after the conference.
We will not record Q&A sessions following presentations.
However, in some circumstances, we may not be able to record presentations (e.g. for data protection reasons). If you want to present but do not want to be recorded you can opt out of the recording.
If you have concerns about recordings, please contact us at asyfair@exeter.ac.uk, and we will assist you with any queries you may have.
Will ASYFAIR provide training sessions for Zoom?
We do not provide general training sessions for Zoom. Please refer to the Zoom Resources and Training page: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials for information on how to use Zoom.
For any questions about technical aspects, please refer to the relevant section in the FAQ.
Can I submit a pre-recorded video presentation?
We understand that some presenters may experience technical problems (e.g. lack of reliable internet connection), may struggle to attend due to time-differences, or cannot make it on the day. We therefore offer presenters the possibility to submit pre-recorded video presentations.
If you want to present via a pre-recorded video presentation, please note that the presentation should be no longer than the allocated 15-20 minutes.
Pre-recorded video presentations should have an adequate audio and visual quality, and should be submitted in .mp4 format. We cannot guarantee that other file formats will be accepted.
If you want to submit a video presentation, or have any questions about pre-recorded video presentations, please contact the ASYFAIR team at asyfair@exeter.ac.uk.
Information for panel chairs and discussants
I am a chair and/or discussant for a panel. What do I need to prepare for the conference?
If you are the chair and/or discussant for a panel at the conference, we will forward all the relevant abstracts and short biographies of the presenters. We expect that you read all the provided details.
We do not expect paper submissions, so you do not have to prepare comments on individual papers, except if you arrange otherwise with the presenters in the panel (which you are welcome to do).
I am a chair and/or discussant for a panel. What are my tasks during the conference?
If you are the chair and/or discussant for a panel at the conference, we will forward all the relevant abstracts and short biographies of the presenters.
We expect you to provide a very brief introduction to the panel topic, a brief introduction for each presenter (based on the short biography), as well as the title of the presentations. During the presentations, we ask you to manage time-keeping. Following all presentations, your tasks include the management of the Q&A session, such as reading out questions from the chat function (see technical aspects).
In some instances, you may be required to play a video presentation (in case presenters submit video recording of their presentations), or assist presenters with their PowerPoint (or other formats) presentations.
I am a chair and/or discussant for a panel. Will I receive technical assistance?
Yes, the ASYFAIR team has already send an email to all chairs with a password-protected video tutorial. If you have not received this email, please contact us as asyfair@exeter.ac.uk.
Conference Format
Who organises the ASYFAIR conference?
The ASYFAIR research project is hosted by the University of Exeter, and is funded by the ERC. The project’s principle investigator is Dr. Nick Gill (Human Geography), and the lead researcher is Dr. Nicole Hoellerer.
For any further information on the ASYFAIR research project, please refer to our website www.asyfair.com.
When will the conference take place?
The conference will take place from Wednesday, 30 June until Friday, 2 June 2021.
All times provided in the programme are British Summer Time (BST)
Where will the conference take place?
The ASYFAIR research project is hosted by the University of Exeter. Due to the global uncertainties, the ASYFAIR conference will take place fully virtual via Zoom, and will be free to access (see https://zoom.us/).
Do I have to travel to the conference in Exeter?
No, the conference will take place virtually via Zoom. There will be no in-person events.
Please do not make any travel arrangements. University of Exeter limits visitors on campus, and there will be no public facilities available to conference participants.
What is the conference language?
The conference language is English, and all presentations and keynotes will take place in English.
What is the format of the conference?
You can find the conference programme here.
The conference will have two keynote, and a final round-table discussion on the last day of the conference.
We have several simultaneous panel sessions on each day. Panels are 105 long with 3-4 individual presentations, as well as a 30min Q&A. Individual presentations will be 15-20 minutes long.
Where can I find the conference programme?
You can find the conference programme here. From there, you can download an overview of the conference outline, as well as the full programme with abstracts, speakers’ biographies and bibliography.
Please check our website for updates on the conference programme.
What is the format of panels?
There will be several 105 minutes panels, with 3 to 4 presentations (15-20 minutes each), followed by a 30min Q&A.
The panel chairs and/or discussants will briefly introduce the panel topic, as well as provide a brief introduction for all presenters. Following the presentations, the panel chairs and/or discussants will manage the Q&A.
Audience members are encouraged to use the text-based chat function on Zoom to ask questions during the Q&A.
How does the Q&A work?
Audience members are encouraged to use the chat function on Zoom to ask questions during the Q&A, and the panel chair and/or discussant will collect and read out your question (if time permits).
Panel chairs and/or discussants may permit questions by raising your virtual hand (Zoom function) and ask the question directly. The ASYFAIR team leaves the exact management of the panel Q&A to the panel chairs and/or discussants.
Who are the keynote speakers?
We have two keynote speakers: On Wednesday, 30 June, Prof. Nick Gill (PI ASYFAIR, University of Exeter) will give a talk on the ASYFAIR project and its results. On Thursday, 1 July, Prof. Ashley B. Terlouw (Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands) will give a talk on judicial discretion.
Further information here.
Will there be virtual break or coffee-break rooms?
We do not provide virtual break rooms during breaks and lunch breaks. If you want to talk about presentations, please contact the speakers directly. You can find their details in our detailed conference programme, which you can download here.
Will the conference be recorded?
Yes, the ASYFAIR team will record panels and keynotes, subject to the permission of the presenters, and make them available on the ASYFAIR website after the conference, except in specific circumstances.
We will not record Q&A sessions following presentations.
However, in some circumstances, we may not be able to record panels (e.g. for data protection reasons), or because presenters opted out of the recording.
If you have concerns about recordings, please contact us at asyfair@exeter.ac.uk, and we will assist you with any queries you may have.
Conduct during the virtual conference
The ASYFAIR team is committed to respectful, professional conduct during the conference, and expects the same from all participants. We strongly advise all participants to use their full name in the Zoom profile.
Deliberate disruptions, as well as unprofessional, disrespectful and inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated, and the ASYFAIR team reserves the right to remove participants from the conference in serious cases.
If you encounter any deliberate disruptions, as well as unprofessional and disrespectful conduct during the conference, please contact ASYFAIR at asyfair@exeter.ac.uk immediately.
Post-conference Publications
The ASYFAIR team may offer the possibility to participate in a special issue for a journal after the conference. However, as of now (June 2021), we cannot confirm any post-conference publications. If a post-conference publication arises, we will contact all presenters with further information after the conference.
However, we encourage individual panel chairs and/or discussants, as well as individual presenters to discuss post-conference publishing of their panel contributions. The ASYFAIR team would be happy to assist with such plans.
Technical Aspects
How will the virtual conference work?
The ASYFAIR conference will take place via Zoom, a free video conferencing tool (see https://zoom.us/). You can use Zoom via your internet browser or the Zoom Launcher (if you have the application installed on your device).
How does Zoom work?
If you require information on how to use Zoom, please refer to the Zoom Resources and Training page: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
Will ASYFAIR provide training sessions for Zoom?
We do not provide general training sessions for Zoom. Please refer to the Zoom Resources and Training page: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials for information on how to use Zoom.
Will there be technical assistance available during the conference?
Yes, the ASYFAIR team liaises with Warwick Event Services to provide technical assistance during the conference.
How do I get the Zoom links for the conference?
If you have registered for the conference you will receive a list of all Zoom links via email about one week before the conference.
Note that only those registered for the conference will receive the Zoom links for the conference. You will need your email address to access conference events.
Can I share the list of Zoom links?
No, we strongly discourage sharing the list of Zoom links in order to prevent any technical problems, as well as other problems and disruptions (such as ‘Zoom bombing’). If someone is not registered for the conference but wants to participate, please encourage them to register for the conference.
How can I access a Zoom panel and/or any other event during the conference?
By clicking on the Zoom link in the list provided, you will be directed to the virtual event. You will need your email address to access conference events. In some instances, you may have to input the provided password.
We strongly encourage all participants to use their real, full name on their Zoom profile.
Can I switch my video on during panels?
Audience members may switch on their video, but we ask all audience members to keep their audio-settings on mute, to prevent any disruptions for the presenters. We strongly encourage all participants to use their real, full name on their Zoom profile.
Please note that all sessions during the conference are recorded, and the videos will be publicly available after the conference. We are not able to remove images of individual audience members from these videos. Note that the Q&A sessions are not recorded, and will not be publicly available.
The ASYFAIR team and panel chairs and/or discussants reserve the right to mute audience members in case of disruptions.
Can I submit a pre-recorded video presentation?
We understand that some presenters may experience technical problems (e.g. lack of reliable internet connection), may struggle to attend due to time-differences, or cannot make it on the day. We therefore offer presenters the possibility to submit pre-recorded video presentations.
If you want to present via a pre-recorded video presentation, please note that the presentation should be no longer than the allocated 15-20 minutes.
Pre-recorded video presentations should have an adequate audio and visual quality, and should be submitted in .mp4 format. We cannot guarantee that other file formats will be accepted.
If you want to submit a video presentation, or have any questions about pre-recorded video presentations, please contact the ASYFAIR team at asyfair@exeter.ac.uk.
Will the conference be recorded?
Yes, the ASYFAIR team will record panels and keynotes, subject to the permission of the presenters, and make them available on the ASYFAIR website after the conference.
We will not record Q&A sessions following presentations.
However, in some circumstances, we may not be able to record panels (e.g. for data protection reasons), or because presenters opted out of the recording.
If you have concerns about recordings, please contact us at asyfair@exeter.ac.uk, and we will assist you with any queries you may have.
Preventing disruptions and inappropriate conduct
The ASYFAIR team is committed to respectful, professional conduct during the conference, and expects the same from all participants. We advise all participants to use their full name in the Zoom profile.
We strongly discourage the sharing of Zoom-links with individuals not registered for the conference, and the ASYFAIR team reserves the right to prevent access and/or remove participants who have not registered for the conference.
Deliberate disruptions, so-called ‘Zoom-bombing’, as well as unprofessional, disrespectful and inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated, and the ASYFAIR team reserves the right to remove participants from the conference in cases of serious disruptions.
If you encounter any deliberate disruptions, as well as unprofessional and disrespectful conduct during the conference, please contact ASYFAIR at asyfair@exeter.ac.uk immediately.
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