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From: Duncan Fuller <[log in to unmask]>To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>, "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>, "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>, "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>, "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>, "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Beyond the Academy? FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 12:05:54 +0100 Return-Receipt-To: Duncan Fuller <[log in to unmask]> Apologies for cross-postings Beyond the academy? Critical geographies in action University of Northumbria at Newcastle, September 12-14, 2001 Co-sponsored by the Social and Cultural Geography, Women and Geography, Economic Geography, and Political Geography Research/Study Groups of = the RGS/IBG Convened by Duncan Fuller (Northumbria) and Rob Kitchin (Maynooth) Conference web-site: http://gem.unn.ac.uk/conferences/beyond.html In the age of direct action and sporadic mass mobilisation against a multiplicity of forces of oppression and perceived injustices, this conference aims to explore the involvement of the critical human = geographer in lives beyond the academy. Through paper presentations and workshops = it is hoped that delegates will explore the issues surrounding the potential = for, and pitfalls of, putting critical geography into action, and the = politics, ethics and practicalities critical geographers face in: * feeding into policy * engaging in activism * undertaking consultancy work * contributing to local/national debates/politics * striving to engender change in local communities * creating critical classrooms Key speakers include Noel Castree, Paul Cloke, James DeFilippis, Keith Halfacree, Ray = Hudson, Ron Martin, Jon May, Rachel Pain, Jenny Robinson, Paul Routledge, David = Sibley, Janet Townsend, Rebekah Widdowfield, and Chris Wilbert. Papers are invited, though in the spirit of the conference, not = limited, to the following themes: * emancipatory politics * public policy * institutional obstacles * social justice * social change * critical engagement * regional policy * 'relevance' * social movements * going native * internationalism * thirdspaces * homelessness * poverty * activism & direct action * positionality * identity politics * work and trade unionism * community work * development & the 'South' * ethics * critical theory * the academic gaze * work cultures * domination / resistance * social responsibility * morals * social welfare * methodologies * teaching * empowerment * participation * inclusion Abstracts (no more than 300 words) should be submitted no later than = 25th May 2001 to Dr. Duncan Fuller (see below). Booking details: Booking forms can be downloaded from the conference web-site or by contacting the organisers ([log in to unmask]) Registration costs: =A340 (waged), =A310 (PG/unwaged). =20 Details of local accommodation and food sources will be provided upon receipt of booking forms. In order to allow you to choose (and = individually book) suitable venues according to your budget (and taste!) we will not = be block booking any accommodation facilities. =20 Postgraduate bursaries The Social and Cultural Geography, Women and Geography, Economic = Geography, and Political Geography Research/Study groups have agreed to sponsor a number of postgraduate bursaries. In order to be eligible, you must: * have your abstract accepted for presentation at the conference (your abstract should be submitted alongside your bursary application by the = 25th May) * be a member of one of the four sponsoring research/study groups Application forms can be downloaded by following the link from the conference web-site. Successful applicants will be notified early in = June 2001. Further information and help contact: Dr Duncan Fuller, Division of Geography and Environmental Management, = Lipman Building, University of Northumbria, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST. Phone: 0191 227 3753 Fax: 0191 227 4715 E-mail: [log in to unmask] ____________________________________________ Dr. Duncan Fuller Division of Geography and Environmental Management Lipman Building University of Northumbria at Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne UK Tel (Direct): (0191) 2273753 Mobile: 07946 401359 Tel (Division Office): (0191) 2273951 Fax: (0191) 2274715 'Beyond the Academy? Critical geographies in Action' University of Northumbria at Newcastle 12-14 September 2001 Conference website - http://gem.unn.ac.uk/conferences/beyond.html ************************************************************************************ Distributed through Cyber-Society-Live [CSL]: CSL is a moderated discussion list made up of people who are interested in the interdisciplinary academic study of Cyber Society in all its manifestations.To join the list please visit: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/cyber-society-live.html *************************************************************************************