Political Interdisciplinary Studies Conference (Call for Papers)

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.