Symposium: UK Postgraduate research on Peru
3 May, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Americas Research group - Newcastle University
Considering the unprecedented number of postgraduate students with research interests in Peru in Newcastle University, and a similar trend happening in other universities, our Americas Research Group has considered this an excellent opportunity to organise a symposium with a selection of papers by postgraduate students (M.A. and PhD) and recent PhD based in UK universities, whose research focuses on Peruvian history, culture and society. The event will combine formal panels with one session open for all participants to briefly present their work or their interests.
This is an invitation to attend the event, a call for expressions of interest to participate as speakers, and a request to spread the news about the symposium taking place.
We hope to provide a very friendly and supportive academic platform for panellists to share their work in progress with other students and UK based academics. Dr. Patricia Oliart and Professor Nina Laurie from Newcastle University will act as panel commentators. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Gabriela Ramos from Cambridge University, and Dr. Paulo Drinot from the Institute for the Study of the Americas will be present as commentators as well. We are awaiting confirmation from other academics, and very honoured to announce that to conclude the event, Fiona Wilson, Professor Emeritus from Roskilde University and visiting fellow at the Institute of Development studies in Sussex will share her latest work on the historical and political relevance of provincial towns in Peru.
Recent PhD and postgraduate students willing to share their topic of work, a dissertation chapter, or a publication project in a 20 minute presentation please send an abstract of up to 250 words, including paper title as well as personal and affiliation details, to [log in to unmask] by 10 February. Depending on travel costs, total or partial reimbursement of travel expenses will be available for the selected speakers.
This will be a one day event and is free of charge; lunch and coffee will be provided by the Americas Research Group. Students and researchers of other Latin American countries are warmly invited to attend! All participants please register before 16 April for catering purposes (same email above).
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