Perspectives from the Humanities and Social Sciences

Frequently Asked Questions

General

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  • When/where will the conference take place?

    The conference will take place online on Zoom from 18 to 20 March 2021. You can attend any sessions of your choice by registering.

  • Are there any conference fees?

    No, the conference has no fees for attendees and presenters.

  • How does the online format work?

    The conference will take place online on Zoom. If you are registered or a panelist, you will receive an email with links to the keynote lectures, panels, and other events closer to the beginning of the conference (March 18). In general, panels will be run by a moderator, have three to four presenters each, and have time for questions during each panel.

  • Where can I find information about the program and presenters?

    Please find the overview of the program here. Please keep in mind that all times are in the time zone of GMT+1 (Vienna, Austria)

  • My question is not answered here. Whom do I contact?

Attending the Conference

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  • How can I register?

    Please go to Registration.

  • I only want to attend one day or panel. Is that possible?

    Yes. If you are registered or a panelist, you will receive an email with links to the panels closer to the beginning of the conference (March 18). You may choose which panels to attend.

  • Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
  • What should I do if I want to cancel my attendance?

    We are sorry you will not be able to attend, but there is no need to inform us.

  • Will there be any side events where I can meet the other attendees and presenters?

    If you are registered or a panelist, you will receive an email with links to the panels, as well as to the online get-togethers, closer to the beginning of the conference (March 18). Panel attendees and presenters may also stay in the panel Zoom room once the presentations and Q&As are finished.

  • Will the panels be recorded?

    The key note sessions will be recorded and put on our YouTube site. However, the panels will not be recorded. Organizers may ask for consent to take screenshots during the panels, but you may turn off your video, change your name, or temporarily leave the session if you do not want to be included.

Information for the presenters

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  • I’m a presenter. Do I need to register?

    No, there is no need for presenters to register. We highly encourage presenters to attend other panels of the conference as well.

  • What format should my presentation be?

    In general, presentations should be 15 minutes long, and you can plan on screen sharing your presentation within Zoom. Your panel organizers may also request that you share a copy of the presentation (in PDF or Powerpoint format) in advance of the conference.

  • Can I test out my presentation in advance?

    Yes. Panel organizers plan to be in the Zoom rooms for your panel about 15 minutes prior to the start of the panel. You may meet them there. Please contact them with any further requests.

  • During my panel, if I have technical difficulties getting into the Zoom room, what do I do?

    Please contact your panel organizers and entangled.mobilities@univie.ac.at as soon as possible.

  • During my panel, if I have technical difficulties uploading my presentation or sharing my screen in the Zoom room, what do I do?

    Your panel convenors will be in the Zoom room. Please let them know, and you can email your presentation to them so they can try uploading.

  • Will the panels be recorded?

    No, the panels will not be recorded. However, organizers may ask for verbal consent to take screenshots during the panel.

  • Is there funding available for technical support (wifi)?

    Yes, limited funding is available. Please contact entangled.mobilities@univie.ac.at.

  • Will I receive a certificate of presentation?