Update book launches
2017 Book Launch in Brisbane
Digital Indonesia: connectivity and divergence
Editors: Ross Tapsell and Edwin Jurriens. Published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2017.
When: 31 August or 1 September (*to be confirmed)
Time: *to be announced
Where: Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
The book launch will be followed with a book discussion with Ross Tapsell (ANU) and Emma Baulch (QUT).
2017 Book Launch in Melbourne
Digital Indonesia: connectivity and divergence
Editors: Ross Tapsell and Edwin Jurriens. Published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2017.
When: 22 August 2017
Time: *to be announced
Where: The University of Melbourne
The book launch will be followed with a panel discussion with Edwin Jurriens (University of Melbourne), Inaya Rakhmani (Universitas Indonesia), Herlambang Wiratraman (Universitas Airlangga) and John Postill (RMIT University).
2017 Book Launch in Canberra
Digital Indonesia: connectivity and divergence
Editors: Ross Tapsell and Edwin Jurriens. Published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2017.
When: 23 August 2017 (*to be confirmed)
Time: from 5.30pm
Where: The Australian National University
The book will be launched by the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia, HE Kristiarto Legowo (*to be confirmed), followed by light canapé and drinks.
2017 Book Launch in Sydney
Digital Indonesia: connectivity and divergence
Editors: Ross Tapsell and Edwin Jurriens. Published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2017.
When: 28 July 2017
Time: from 11.30am
Where: Sutherland Room, Level 4, Holme Building, University of Sydney
This event is hosted by the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre (SSEAC). The book will be launched by Ross Tapsell (ANU), followed by discussion on digital Indonesia by Gerard Goggin, Ross Tapsell and Bede Moore.
2017 Book Launch in Bandung
Digital Indonesia: connectivity and divergence
Editors: Ross Tapsell and Edwin Jurriens. Published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2017.
When: 6 July 2017
Time: from 9am
Where: Auditorium Campus Center Timur, Institut Teknologi Bandung
This event was hosted by Sekolah Teknik Elektronika dan Informatika (STEI) Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB). The book was launched by Jaka Sembiring, Dean of STEI ITB with welcoming speech by Trio Adiono (Pusat Unggulan IPTEK/PUI – Pusat Mikroelectrika) and introduction by Nurkemala Muliani (ANU). Budi Rahardjo (STEI ITB), Edwin Jurriens (University of Melbourne) and Adi Indrayanto (ITB) were the panellists in the book discussion.
2017 Book Launch in Manado
Digital Indonesia: connectivity and divergence
Editors: Ross Tapsell and Edwin Jurriens. Published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2017.
When: 5 July 2017
Time: from 10am
Where: Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sam Ratulangi.
This event was hosted by the Faculty of Economics and Business (Universitas Sam Ratulangi (FEB Unsrat). The book was launched by Herman Karamov, Dean of FEB Unsrat. Panels in the book discussion were Ross Tapsell (ANU), Paulus Kindangen and Alwin Sambul, both from the Department of Informatics Unsrat.
2017 Book Launch during the Hadi Soesastro Policy Forum (HSPF) in Jakarta
Digital Indonesia: connectivity and divergence
Editors: Ross Tapsell and Edwin Jurriens. Published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2017.
When: 4 July 2017
Time: from 1pm
Where: Auditorium CSIS, Pakarti Centre Building, Jl Tanah Abang III no 23-27, Jakarta.
This event was hosted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Rudiantara, Indonesian Minister of Communication and Informatics, launched the Update book, followed by discussion by book authors, Ross Tapsell (ANU), Edwin Jurriens (University of Melbourne), Grace Dewi (CSIS), Onno Purbo (Indonesian internet founder), Kathleen Azali (ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute), and chaired by Yose Rizal (CSIS).
2017 Book Launch in Adelaide
Digital Indonesia: connectivity and divergence
Editors: Ross Tapsell and Edwin Jurriens. Published by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2017.
When: 3 July 2017
Time: from 11.45am
Where: North Theatre 4, Law and Business Building, Flinders University.
Sue Henry, Director of Alumni and Development from Flinders University, launched the book. Budy Resosudarmo presented introduction about the book. This event was hosted by the Indonesia Council Open Conference 2017 and Flinders University.
2016 Book Launch in Sydney
Land and development in Indonesia: searching for the people’s sovereignty
Editors: John McCarthy, Kathryn Robinson. Published by ISEAS, 2016.
When: 28 July 2016
Time: 5-6pm
Where: ABS Seminar Room 2290, Abercrombie Business School, University of Sydney, NSW
Dr Jeff Neilson, Senior Lecturer in the School of Geosciences from The University of Sydney, launched the book. Associate Professor John McCarty from ANU introduced the book.
2016 Book Launch in Canberra
Land and development in Indonesia: searching for the people’s sovereignty
Editors: John McCarthy, Kathryn Robinson. Published by ISEAS, 2016.
When: 21 July 2016
Time: 5.30-6.30pm
Where: Coombs Tea Room, ANU
HE Mr Ambassador Nadjib Riphat Kesoema, Indonesian Ambassador for Australia and Vanuatu, launched the book. The book editors gave introduction about the book.
2016 Book Launch in Darwin
Land and development in Indonesia: searching for the people’s sovereignty
Editors: John McCarthy, Kathryn Robinson. Published by ISEAS, 2016.
When: 17 June 2016
Time: 12-1pm (during lunch break)
Where: Indonesian Garden, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT
The book was launched during the Understanding Indonesia Conference at Charles Darwin University (CDU) in Darwin, Northern Territory by Professor Dennis Shoesmith from CDU and introduction by Kathryn Robinson as the book editor. More information on the blog.
2016 Book Launch and Book Discussion in Padang
Land and development in Indonesia: searching for the people’s sovereignty
Editors: John McCarthy, Kathryn Robinson. Published by ISEAS, 2016.
When: 2 June 2015
Time: 9.30am-1pm
Where: Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Andalas University, Padang, West Sumatra
John McCarthy (The Australian National University) presented summary of the book. Kathryn Robinson (The Australian National University) and Afrizal (FEB UGM) presented book chapters. Professor Yonariza and Dr Elfitra, both from Andalas University discussed the book contents. The book was launched by the Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Science (FISIP) Andalas University, Professor Nusyirwan Effendi.
2016 Book Launch during the Hadi Soesastro Policy Forum (HSPF) in Jakarta
Land and development in Indonesia: searching for the people’s sovereignty
Editors: John McCarthy, Kathryn Robinson. Published by ISEAS, 2016.
When: 1 June 2016
Time: 8.30am-3.30pm
Where: Auditorium CSIS, Pakarti Centre Building, Jl Tanah Abang III no 23-27, Jakarta.
Professor Budi Mulyanto (Director General of Land Acquisitions from the Ministry of Agrarian and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency, The Republic of Indonesia) launched the book, followed by discussion on selected chapters by book authors, Suraya Afiff (The University of Indonesia), Delik Hudalah (Bandung Institute of Technology), John McCarthy (The Australian National University), Kathryn Robinson (The Australian National University).
2015 Book Launch in Canberra
The Yudhoyono presidency: Indonesia’s decade of stability and stagnation
Editors: Edward Aspinall, Marcus Mietzner, Dirk Tomsa. Published by ISEAS, 2015.
When: 28 July 2015
Time: 5.30-6.30pm
Where: Coombs Tea Room
Hugh White, Professor of Strategic Studies from ANU will launch the book. This book launch is part of ANU Indonesia Project 50th Anniversary Celebration.
2015 Book Launch in Melbourne
The Yudhoyono presidency: Indonesia’s decade of stability and stagnation
Editors: Edward Aspinall, Marcus Mietzner, Dirk Tomsa. Published by ISEAS, 2015.
When: 2 July 2015
Time: 12.15-1pm (during lunch break)
The book will be launched during the Indonesia Council Open Conference (ICOC) 2015 at Deakin University Waterfront Campus, in Geelong, Victoria. More information on ICOC.
2015 Book Launch in Yogyakarta
The Yudhoyono presidency: Indonesia’s decade of stability and stagnation
Editors: Edward Aspinall, Marcus Mietzner, Dirk Tomsa. Published by ISEAS, 2015.
When: 11 June 2015
Time: 9.30am-1pm
Where: Seminar Timur, Gedung Pascasarjana FISIPOL UGM
Dirk Tomsa (La Trobe University) presented summary of the book. Dodi Ambardi (FISIPOL UGM) and Rimawan Pradiptya (FEB UGM) discussed the contents, chaired by Dr Najib Azca (FISIPOL UGM). Opening from the Dean of FISIPOL UGM, Dr Erwan Agus Purwanto.
2015 Book Launch during the Hadi Soesastro Policy Forum (HSPF) in Jakarta
The Yudhoyono presidency: Indonesia’s decade of stability and stagnation
Editors: Edward Aspinall, Marcus Mietzner, Dirk Tomsa. Published by ISEAS, 2015.
When: 10 June 2015
Time: 8.30am-3.30pm
Where: Auditorium CSIS, Pakarti Centre Building, Jl Tanah Abang III no 23-27, Jakarta.
Sofjan Wanandi (Advisor to the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia) launched the book, followed by discussion on selected chapters by book authors: Dirk Tomsa (La Trobe University), Dinna Wisnu (Paramadina University), Chris Manning (The Australian National University), Melani Budianta (University of Indonesia).
2014 Book Launch in Sydney
Regional Dynamics in a Decentralized Indonesia
Editor: Hal Hill. Published by ISEAS, 2014.
When: 7 August 2014
Time: 4.30 pm for 5.00 pm
Where: New Law School Seminar Room 105, the Law Annexe, University of Sydney, Sydney
Hal Hill (H. W. Arndt Professor of Southeast Asian Economies) is presenting the summary of the book. Dr. Jeffrey Neilson will provide his comments on the book.
2014 Book Launch in Canberra
Regional Dynamics in a Decentralized Indonesia
Editor: Hal Hill. Published by ISEAS, 2014.
When: 31 July 2014
Time: 5.15 pm for 5.30 pm
Where: Foyer of Hedley Bull Building, Fellows Road, ANU
The book was launched by the Indonesia Ambassador, H.E. Nadjib Riphat Kesoema.
2014 Book Launch & Public Lecture in Bandung
Regional Dynamics in a Decentralized Indonesia
Editor: Hal Hill. Published by ISEAS, 2014.
When: 10 June 2014
Time: 09.00 am – 12.00 pm
Where: Seminar Room, 2nd Floor, Labtek IX-A, Regional and City Planning Department, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung
Hal Hill (H. W. Arndt Professor of Southeast Asian Economies) is presenting the summary of the book. Prof. Tommy Firman and Dr. Budy Resosudarmo will present their chapters in the book.
2013 Book Launch & Public Lecture
Education in Indonesia
Editor: Daniel Suryadarma and Gavin W Jones. Published by ISEAS, 2013.
When: 29 June 2011
Time: 09.00 am – 11.30 pm
Where: Faculty of Economics, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km.10 Makassar, South Sulawesi
Hal Hill (H. W. Arndt Professor of Southeast Asian Economies) is going to present a public lecture on "Is There a Southeast Asian Model of Economic Development?" followed by the book launch by Rector of Hasanuddin University.
2012 Book Launch
Indonesia Rising: The Repositioning of Asia's Third Giant
Editor: Anthony Reid. Published by ISEAS, 2012.
When: 29 June 2011
Time: 5.15 pm for 5.30pm
Where: Coombs Tea Room, Coombs Building, Fellows Road, ANU
The book was launched by Hugh White, Professor of Strategic Studies, School of International, Political & Strategic Studies, ANU.
2012 Indonesia Mini Update and Book Launch
Indonesia Rising: the Repositioning Asia's Third Giant
Editor: Anthony Reid. Published by ISEAS, 2012.
When: 27 June 2011
Time: 09.00 am - 2.00 pm
Where: Sumba Room B, Hotel Borobudur, Jl Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Jakarta.
The Conference will start with a Mini Update on politics, economics and poverty. The book will be launched by Hassan Wirajuda (Indonesia's Former Foreign Minister). This will be followed by a panel discussion on Indonesia's Repositioning as Asia's Third Giant. The Conference is ended with lunch.
Update Book Launch in Canberra
Employment, Living Standards and Poverty in Contemporary Indonesia Book Launch
Editors: Chris Manning and Sudarno Sumarto, Published by ISEAS, 2010
When: Thursday, 22nd September 2011
Time: 5.45pm for 6pm
Where: Foyer, Hedley Bull Centre, ANU
About the launch
One of the editors, Chris Manning, will be in attendance.
Chris Manning is an Associate Professor with the Indonesia Project, Arndt-Corden Department of Economics, Crawford School of Economics and Government, ANU
Sudarno Sumarto is an adviser on poverty in the Vice Presidents Office, Jakarta and senior Researcher with the SMERU Research Institute, Jakarta.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the book launch.
Further information about the book is available on the publisher's website
Light refreshments will be served. To assist with catering arrangements, please RSVP to:
Ms Cathy Haberle, Ph: 02 6125 3794
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2011 Indonesia Mini Update and Book Launch
Employment, Living Standards and Poverty in Contemporary Indonesia
Editors: Chris Manning and Sudarno Sumarto, Published by ISEAS, 2010
When: 23 June 2011
Time: 09.00 – 13.00 WIB
Where: Hotel Nikko Jakarta, Jl MH Thamrin 59, Jakarta, ph +62 21 2301122
The Conference will start with a Mini Update on politics, economics and poverty. The book will be launched by Professor Armida Alisjahbana (State Minister for National Development Planning/Head of BAPPENAS). This will be followed by a panel discussion on Social Policies and Poverty Programs.
Jakarta mini update and book launch May 22, 2010
Dr. Anies Baswedan launched the book
The book from the 26th Indonesia Update conference in 2009, Problems of Democratisation in Indonesia: Elections, Institutions, and Society edited by Edward Aspinall and Marcus Mietzner, was launched in Jakarta in conjunction with a Mini Update Conference in collaboration with CSIS on 19 May 2010. Dr. Anies Baswedan, the president of Paramadina University, launched the book and judged it to be one of the more important political books on Indonesian democracy.
Marcus Mietzner and Djisman Simadjuntak gave an update of Indonesian politics and economics. Adam Schmidt, Hana Satriyo and Stephen Sherlock discussed three chapters in the book. Approximately 80 people attended the launch and mini update. Among the audience were Dr. Juwono Sudarsono, Dr. Mely G Tan and Aristides Katoppo.
See also news about this event in Kompas and Jakarta Post.