Registration is still open for the Integrated History and Philosophy of Science Postgraduate Forum that will be held at the University of Leeds, January 13-14 2017.
The programme and relevant information is available here: https://ihpsleeds.wordpress.com/
You can register here: http://store.leeds.ac.uk/product-catalogue/faculty-of-arts/the-past-present-and-future-of-integrated-hps-an-international-postgraduate-forum
Integrated History and Philosophy of Science (IHPS) is commonly understood as the study of science from a combined historical and philosophical perspective. Yet since its gradual formation as a research field there has been constant discussion about how to suitably integrate the two disciplines. IHPS remains an ever-shifting, highly demanding and disparate area of research which incorporates a multitude of different subjects and methodologies. The Centre for the History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2016-17; we see this as an opportunity to create a dialogue amongst scholars at the beginning of their careers about the future of the field, and will do this by drawing upon lessons from past achievements, as well as reflecting upon current problems within IHPS.
The First International IHPS Postgraduate Forum is aimed at junior international researchers (MA and PhD students, and junior professionals within no more than 2 years of having completed their PhD) who study different aspects of science, medicine and technology from a combined historical and philosophical perspective. The purpose of the Forum is to improve communication among junior scholars, create a space for dialogue and an open exchange of ideas, and foster relationships between researchers from different national and institutional backgrounds. We intend to explore recent and ongoing projects as way of representing the international landscape of IHPS research, and ultimately provide a snapshot of the current developments in the field. We also wish to facilitate discussion about current methodological issues and problem-solving techniques, and to explore the connection of IHPS with other academic disciplines and fields.
All are welcome to attend!
Emily Herring on behalf of the organising committee
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