‘Young People's Identities' Day Conference 4th July
2011
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences,
University of Plymouth
Sponsored by the Geographies of Children, Youth and
Families Research Group of the Royal Geographical Society
Young people's identities are the focus of research from
a range of disciplinary perspectives. The aim of this day conference is to
enable opportunities to discuss different theoretical and methodological
perspectives related to young people's lives and identities. We welcome short
papers of 20 minutes and there will be time in the schedule for workshop
discussion and networking with colleagues.
The plenary speaker, Dr Nicola Ansell based at the Centre
for Human Geography, Brunel University, will be speaking about her recent
research: 'Relationality and materiality in the making of identity: diverse
uses and experiences of marriage among young rural southern Africans'
A new book, 'Childhood and Migration in Europe: Portraits
of Mobility, Identity and Belonging in Contemporary Ireland' by
Caítriona Ní Laoire, Fina Carpena-Mendez, Naomi Tyrrell and Allen
White, will be launched at the conference.
Please send abstracts of 200 words to Dr Naomi Tyrrell ([log in to unmask]) by
Thursday 9th June.
Conference fee: £16 (including a light lunch and
refreshments)
Please note that numbers are limited and places will be
allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Online registration and further details are available at
this web address: https://estore.plymouth.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&prodid=150&deptid=9&catid=20
A limited number of travel bursaries for postgraduate
students are available. If you would like to apply for one please email a short
paragraph giving details of the funding required.
For further details of the event please contact Dr Naomi
Tyrrell ([log in to unmask])
or Dr Richard Yarwood ([log in to unmask])
Best wishes,
Naomi
Dr Naomi Tyrrell (formerly Bushin)
Lecturer in Human Geography
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
PL4 8AA
+44 (0)1752 584873