[ARWA 2026] Announcement for the accommodations for ARWA2026 in Kaohsiung

Dear Members,

Regarding accommodation for ARWA 2026, we are planning to arrange a few hotels for your reference. Currently, only the Grand Hi-Lai Hotel Kaohsiung, which is the ARWA Conference Venue, has been confirmed. Another nearby (and budget-friendly) hotel is still under negotiation; we will send a separate notice once confirmed.

The Grand Hi-Lai Hotel Kaohsiung offers the following room types:

(1) Economy Double Room (Floor: 15–19): NT$3800 - 4800 (approx. USD126 - 160) / per night

Only 20 rooms available, first-come, first-served.

No welcome snacks, minibar, or complimentary access to hotel facilities (swimming pool, gym, sauna) - extra charges apply.

(2) Standard Double Room (Floor: 27–39): NT$5082 - 6237 (approx. USD168 - 206) / per night

Includes welcome snacks, minibar, and free access to hotel facilities (swimming pool, gym, sauna).

If you would like to reserve a room at the Grand Hi-Lai Hotel, please fill out the following form before 24 Jan 2026:

https://forms.gle/gdMomFWXh3CVXhXQ7

Notes:

(1) Free wireless internet access in the room.

(2) Check-in time: 3:00 pm / Check-out time: 11:00 am.

(3) Room rates include both a 10% service charge and 5% Government Tax.

(4) Disposable amenities (toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, shower caps, razors, and shaving foam) will no longer be provided automatically. Please bring your own personal toiletries.

Looking forward to seeing you in Kaohsiung!

Regards,

Li-Chih Angus WANG

[ARWA2026] Call for Papers

Dear ARWA Members, Literacy Researchers, Educators, Students, and Advocates,

The Association for Reading and Writing in Asia (ARWA) 10th Annual Conference will take place on March 5 to 6, 2026, at Grand Hilai Kaohsiung in downtown Kaohsiung city, in the south of Taiwan. The Conference will provide an interactive platform for academics, researchers, and students to share their insights and experience on research related to reading and writing. Researchers will deliver presentations across the spectrum of literacy development, literacy impairment, and expert linguistic processing in Asia from related fields such as psychology, education, linguistics, and neuroscience.

The two-day Conference will feature the following activities:

Keynote Sessions

The keynote speakers are Dr. Chia-Ying Lee (Academia Sinica [Taiwan]) and Dr. Laura Steacy (Florida State University/University of Connecticut [United States of America]).

Oral Presentations

A spoken paper will take 15 minutes, followed by 5-minute audience discussion.

Poster Presentations

Posters will be organized into groups based on topics and keywords. Each presenter will present the poster for 3 minutes with 2-3 minutes for Q&A afterwards.

Panel Symposium

A symposium provides an opportunity to examine one topic in depth or from different perspectives. Symposium sessions are directed by one chair, with 3-4 presenters of 15-minute spoken papers, each followed by 5-minute audience discussion.

There are many reasons to participate in the conference:

Share your research findings with researchers in reading and writing across different languages.

Connect with researchers and future collaborators from around the world.

Publish your potential research in the top journal – Special Issue in Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal

link: https://www.editorialmanager.com/read/default.aspx

Meet the ARWA scholarship and career awards winners.

Gain professional experience.

You are cordially invited to submit your abstract here:

https://forms.gle/eFiNLaAoxbK6wxZB7

If you are unable to access the link above, you may also submit your abstract here:

https://forms.office.com/r/uqYHjy5E4z

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract submission deadline: November 16, 2025

Notification of results: from early- September to mid-December 2025

(scholars who wish to receive a result earlier are encouraged to submit earlier)

Registration deadline for presenters: January 31 2026

Registration deadline for attendees: February 28 2026

Please spread the word to all who may be interested in attending.

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your abstracts!

Note: If you have any questions about the content and criteria of abstract submission, please email the Conference Coordinator, Dr. Angus Li-Chih Wang, at arwatald2026@gmail.com. If you encounter any technical issues, please email Dr. Vince Ngan at arwaenquiry@gmail.com.

[ARWA 2025] Second Call of Abstract Open! Deadline: November 15, 2024

Dear ARWA Members, Literacy Researchers, Educators, Students, and Advocates,

The Second Call for Abstracts is now open!

Scan any of the QR codes below to submit your abstract and get a chance to be a presenter at the Association for Reading and Writing in Asia (ARWA)'s 9th Annual Conference happening on February 27 to 28, 2025 in Cebu, Philippines.