POLIS Newcastle Conference 2008
(Political Interdisciplinary Studies Conference)
Post-graduate Conference in Politics
Newcastle University
School of Geography, Politics and Sociology,
Date: May 24th 2008
Venue: Newcastle University: Law School Lecture Theatre and Politics Building
Call for Papers
Politics, in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, is holding a one day conference for post-graduate students on the 24th of May 2008. This inter-disciplinary event will provide a forum for the exchange of perspectives on a range of politically relevant issues allowing post-graduates the opportunity to present, and receive feedback on, their work in an informal, open environment. The topic and content of papers should be constrained only by the 20 minutes allocated for each presentation. Examples of topical areas include:
- Time, history and change
- Space, migration and insularity
- Diversity, relativism and universalism
- Narration, representation and theory
- Structures, institutions and organisations
- Resistance, authoritarianism and terrorism
- Media, communication and society
In addition to post-graduate papers, Dr Martin Weber, University of Queensland, Australia, will give a keynote speech to open-up and illuminate the inter-disciplinary possibilities of the field, while Dr Sarah Liebermann, University of Kent, will draw on her recent experiences at post-graduate level to discuss means by which career progression can be achieved.
As an incentive to participate, we aim collectively to publish selected papers from the conference.
The authors of the 10 most promising abstracts will be encouraged to submit full papers of 5-6,000 words by May 9th. The author of the best paper will be awarded a prize of £100, while the second best paper will be awarded £50, and the third £25.
There will be no fees for attendance, lunch or refreshments, but those attending will be expected to cover transport and any accommodation costs. Details of suggested accommodation and means of transport will be provided well in advance of the event by email or on the conference website:
http//:www.ncl.ac.uk/gps/POLIS.html
We invite abstracts of no more than 350 words from post-graduate students throughout the social sciences on any area of politics. Please send abstracts to Matthew Johnson (M.T.Johnson@ncl.ac.uk) or Mark Edward (M.D.Edward@ncl.ac.uk) by March 7th 2008 at the latest.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Baudrillard and International Politics Workshop
Baudrillard & International Politics
Geography, Politics, and Sociology Workshop
28th November 2007
1-6pm
Bedson Building Room 1.48
Newcastle University
Plenary Speakers:
Paul Hegarty (University of Cork),
author of ‘Jean Baudrillard: Live Theory’
William Merrin (University of Swansea),
author of ‘Baudrillard and the Media’
Aim: To consider the (ir)relevance of Jean Baudrillard for understanding international politics. A selection of presentations, from academics and postgraduate candidates, will be given on the topic. In addition, after the presentations, there is time scheduled for a roundtable discussion.
The workshop is free to attend, and we envision a lively interaction between participants. Due to a limited capacity, could you please contact Mark Edward (m.d.edward@ncl.ac.uk) if you would like to attend. Deadline for registration is 22nd November 2007.
Geography, Politics, and Sociology Workshop
28th November 2007
1-6pm
Bedson Building Room 1.48
Newcastle University
Plenary Speakers:
Paul Hegarty (University of Cork),
author of ‘Jean Baudrillard: Live Theory’
William Merrin (University of Swansea),
author of ‘Baudrillard and the Media’
Aim: To consider the (ir)relevance of Jean Baudrillard for understanding international politics. A selection of presentations, from academics and postgraduate candidates, will be given on the topic. In addition, after the presentations, there is time scheduled for a roundtable discussion.
The workshop is free to attend, and we envision a lively interaction between participants. Due to a limited capacity, could you please contact Mark Edward (m.d.edward@ncl.ac.uk) if you would like to attend. Deadline for registration is 22nd November 2007.
Friday, March 23, 2007
North-Net Conference
The Northern Network of Critical Global Scholars (North-Net) in conjunction with the School of Geography, Politics, and Sociology (Newcastle University) and the British Academy present:
From Dissidence to Defiance: Resisting the Disciplines of Global Politics
April 19-20th, 2007
Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne UK
Rm. 2.29, The Research Beehive, Old Library Building
From perspectives that transcend disciplines, this conference will consider how dissidence, defiance, and resistance are being conceptualized and materialized within the theories and practices of contemporary global politics.
This will be our third instalment in the North-Net series. The mission of North-Net is to offer an open forum to showcase the diversity of critical research in the UK, give an opportunity to network across disciplines, foster interdisciplinary and inter-paradigmatic dialogues, and provide a venue for the presentation of innovative research that is concerned with relationships between theory and practice in the study of global political dynamics
Day I: Critical Reflections on the Work of Professor Richard K. Ashley
Professor Ashley’s innovative and groundbreaking critiques have become seminal reading for three generations of scholars unsatisfied with the traditional limits placed on theorizing global politics. Using his work as a catalyst, speakers will analyze Prof. Ashley’s contributions to the critical turn in global political scholarship, lessons learned about practicing intellectual dissidence, and the links between critical research, transformation, and political practice.
Participants to include:
Richard K. Ashley (Department of Political Science, Arizona State University)
Cynthia Weber (Department of Politics and International Relations, Lancaster University)
Kate Manzo (Geography, Newcastle University)
Christine Sylvester (Department of Politics and International Relations, Lancaster University)
Mark Laffey (Politics and International Studies, SOAS, University of London)
Kyle Grayson (Politics, Newcastle University)
Rob Walker (School of Politics, International Relations, and Philosophy Keele University/UVIC)
Mustapha Pasha (Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen)
Day II: Resisting the Disciplines of Global Politics
From positions primarily concerned with practical policy and the difficulties of putting progressive agendas into practice within contemporary global political dynamics, these sessions will draw upon the conceptual work of the first day to identify how specific changes in individual and collective political imaginations could expand the space for political debate and action in everyday life.
Panel I: Myth, Ideology, and the Production of Contingent World Views
Panel II: Architectures of (In)security
Participants on these roundtables to include:
Richard K. Ashley (Department of Political Science, Arizona State University)
Mark Bailey (Politics, Newcastle University)
Lee Barron (Media and Communication, Northumbria University)
John Gibson (Politics, Newcastle University)
Steve Hall (Sociology and Criminology, Northumbria University)
Conference Fee
Flat fee for both days including lunches and refreshments £35
Flat fee for one day only £25
There will be a limited number of concession placements at £25 for registered post-graduates.
Please note that registration will close as of April 9th and that no refunds will be given after this time.
For further information on registration, please contact Kyle Grayson at
k.a.(at)ncl.ac.uk
For accommodation information, please see http://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/about/2006%20City%20Accommodation.pdf
For information on how to get to Newcastle, please see
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/travel/info/
For a campus map, please see
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/travel/info/
Attractions and Events in Newcastle 18-22 April, 2007:
31st Annual Newcastle Beer Festival sponsored by the Campaign for Real Ale (April 18-21 in the Newcastle Student Union)
http://www.cannybevvy.co.uk/Beer_Festival/Dates/dates.html
The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Exhibitions by Sora Kim, Marcus Coates, Subodh Gupta, Vik Muniz, and Joseph Havel
http://www.balticmill.com/whatsOn/present/index.php
The Henry Rothchild Collection of 20th century ceramics at the Shipley Gallery http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley/
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths, and Museum
http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/segedunum/
The Northern Stage
http://www.northernstage.co.uk/
The Sage (Gateshead)
http://www.thesagegateshead.org/index.aspx
For Attractions Events in the Northeast Region
http://www.visitnortheastengland.com/
From Dissidence to Defiance: Resisting the Disciplines of Global Politics
April 19-20th, 2007
Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne UK
Rm. 2.29, The Research Beehive, Old Library Building
From perspectives that transcend disciplines, this conference will consider how dissidence, defiance, and resistance are being conceptualized and materialized within the theories and practices of contemporary global politics.
This will be our third instalment in the North-Net series. The mission of North-Net is to offer an open forum to showcase the diversity of critical research in the UK, give an opportunity to network across disciplines, foster interdisciplinary and inter-paradigmatic dialogues, and provide a venue for the presentation of innovative research that is concerned with relationships between theory and practice in the study of global political dynamics
Day I: Critical Reflections on the Work of Professor Richard K. Ashley
Professor Ashley’s innovative and groundbreaking critiques have become seminal reading for three generations of scholars unsatisfied with the traditional limits placed on theorizing global politics. Using his work as a catalyst, speakers will analyze Prof. Ashley’s contributions to the critical turn in global political scholarship, lessons learned about practicing intellectual dissidence, and the links between critical research, transformation, and political practice.
Participants to include:
Richard K. Ashley (Department of Political Science, Arizona State University)
Cynthia Weber (Department of Politics and International Relations, Lancaster University)
Kate Manzo (Geography, Newcastle University)
Christine Sylvester (Department of Politics and International Relations, Lancaster University)
Mark Laffey (Politics and International Studies, SOAS, University of London)
Kyle Grayson (Politics, Newcastle University)
Rob Walker (School of Politics, International Relations, and Philosophy Keele University/UVIC)
Mustapha Pasha (Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen)
Day II: Resisting the Disciplines of Global Politics
From positions primarily concerned with practical policy and the difficulties of putting progressive agendas into practice within contemporary global political dynamics, these sessions will draw upon the conceptual work of the first day to identify how specific changes in individual and collective political imaginations could expand the space for political debate and action in everyday life.
Panel I: Myth, Ideology, and the Production of Contingent World Views
Panel II: Architectures of (In)security
Participants on these roundtables to include:
Richard K. Ashley (Department of Political Science, Arizona State University)
Mark Bailey (Politics, Newcastle University)
Lee Barron (Media and Communication, Northumbria University)
John Gibson (Politics, Newcastle University)
Steve Hall (Sociology and Criminology, Northumbria University)
Conference Fee
Flat fee for both days including lunches and refreshments £35
Flat fee for one day only £25
There will be a limited number of concession placements at £25 for registered post-graduates.
Please note that registration will close as of April 9th and that no refunds will be given after this time.
For further information on registration, please contact Kyle Grayson at
k.a.(at)ncl.ac.uk
For accommodation information, please see http://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/about/2006%20City%20Accommodation.pdf
For information on how to get to Newcastle, please see
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/travel/info/
For a campus map, please see
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/travel/info/
Attractions and Events in Newcastle 18-22 April, 2007:
31st Annual Newcastle Beer Festival sponsored by the Campaign for Real Ale (April 18-21 in the Newcastle Student Union)
http://www.cannybevvy.co.uk/Beer_Festival/Dates/dates.html
The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art: Exhibitions by Sora Kim, Marcus Coates, Subodh Gupta, Vik Muniz, and Joseph Havel
http://www.balticmill.com/whatsOn/present/index.php
The Henry Rothchild Collection of 20th century ceramics at the Shipley Gallery http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley/
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths, and Museum
http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/segedunum/
The Northern Stage
http://www.northernstage.co.uk/
The Sage (Gateshead)
http://www.thesagegateshead.org/index.aspx
For Attractions Events in the Northeast Region
http://www.visitnortheastengland.com/
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