Dear colleagues,

 

Just a reminder that the initial call for contributions is open for the Leisure Studies Association Conference which we are hosting 7-9^th July.

Deadline for abstracts and panel submissions 17^th January 2020

https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/business-school/lsa2020-conference/

 

Leisure Studies Association Annual Conference, Manchester Metropolitan University  7-9 July 2020.

The conference offers the opportunity to explore leisure from a range of disciplinary perspectives, and to learn from industry and policy practitioners.

In 2020, its core theme is leisure pasts, presents and futures. Presenters and delegates are thus invited to consider:

• How has leisure been constructed, understood and enacted over time?
• What role does leisure play in addressing societal challenges today?
• How can the past inform the present in terms of leisure practice, policy and research?
• What are the future trends in policy, practice and research?
• Where and when do we make space for leisure in 2020?

 

The broad sub-themes for 2020 are:

• Looking back, looking forward
• Addressing societal challenges
• Making space for leisure
• Leisure and the revitalisation of the high street: Special theme in partnership with the Institute of Place Management (IPM)
• Music and Sound in Leisure Spaces: Special theme in partnership with Music and Sonic Studies Manchester (MASSmcr)
• Open stream.

 

We have some excellent keynotes:

Rasul Mowatt – Indiana University - His primary areas of research and teaching are associated with: social justice, leisure studies, cultural studies, and critical pedagogy.

Diane Wehrle – Springboard - Diane and is regarded as one of the leading experts on retail and retail destinations, with an unparalleled knowledge and expertise in understanding current and emerging retail issues and consumer trends

Larissa Davies – Sheffield Hallam - Her keynote will focus on the social impact of sport and physical activity and explore the challenges of assigning monetary values to impacts which are often difficult to measure.

Beate Peter – Manchester Metropolitan University - Her publications discuss a variety of topics in relation to electronic music and associated cultures. Over the past three years, she has focussed on rave culture in the UK, exploring aspects of ageing, enduring involvement, and leisure lifestyles.

For details on how to submit and abstract/panel please see: https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/business-school/lsa2020-conference/

 

 Thanks all,

 

 

 

Dr. Louise Platt PhD, MA, PGcert, BA (hons), FHEA, FRSA, FIPM

Senior Lecturer in Festivals and Events

Faculty Deputy Head of Research Degrees

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Manchester Metropolitan University

Department of Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management

Business and Law Faculty

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The call for contributions for the LSA 2020 conference is now open: https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/business-school/lsa2020-conference/