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Dear all We are pleased to announce the launch of an AHRC funded research network on 'Diplomatic Cultures': www.diplomaticcultures.com which will focus on three intersecting issues: 1. the strategies and modes of translation between and across diplomatic cultures 2. the role of space and spatiality in diplomatic exchange 3. the articulation of diplomatic cultures and practices beyond traditional spaces of state-focused diplomacy. The first of three workshops will take place on Friday 15- Saturday 16 February 2013 at the University of Cambridge and will focus on the theme of 'Translating diplomatic culture'. Confirmed keynote speakers are Merje Kuus (Geography, University of British Columbia), Costas Constantinou (International Relations, University of Cyprus) and Naoko Shimazu (History, Birkbeck University of London). There are a small number of places available for researchers working on relevant issues, and funds are available for travel. Participation involves preparing a 10 minute presentation on the future of diplomacy viewed through the lens of your research and contributing to group discussions relating to the broad theme of 'translating diplomatic cultures' (details here: http://www.diplomaticcultures.com/styled/styled-3/index.html). To apply for a place please contact Fiona McConnell ([log in to unmask]) and Jason Dittmer ([log in to unmask]) with a 200 word summary of your research interests and a short biography by 14th December 2012. Further workshops will be held at UCL, London on 21-22 June and in The Hague in early September 2013. To join the email list for the network please enter your contact details here: https://www.mailinglists.ucl.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/diplomatic-cultures Best wishes Jason Dittmer & Fiona McConnell -- Dr Fiona McConnell Junior Research Fellow: Geography Trinity College, Cambridge, CB2 1TQ [log in to unmask] www.geog.cam.ac.uk/people/mcconnell/