There is no comics-related academic conference UK database that I know
of, although if anyone has any knowledge of one, or any good leads,
please share them.
Basically, I'm hoping that we can use this list to create precisely what
you suggest. If everyone keeps an eye out for CFPs regarding the various
lists and disciplines they are involved with, then we can build a
file/timetable (few seem to be more than stand-alone events, or one
could contact specific organisations and ask for info. Once I have a
better idea of which conferences do recur, however, I will contact the
organisers. I am also hoping to follow up on conferences that seem to
have definite comics 'strands').
As you say, finding out about conferences tend to be slightly
hit-and-miss at the moment. I heard about several events by chance
recently via people on the list and Paul Gravett does include
conferences on his site, although, again, it isn't comprehensive
(sending info to Paul for website is another part of what I'm hoping to
do here).
Looking through the archive related to this list will give info on a
number of UK events already.
Another approach might be for people to check back on what comic-related
academic conferences they have attended in recent years in the UK, and
simply send in a post listing whether the event was a one-off, when and
where they took place and a contact name. I'll do my best to chase them
up.
Best
Mel
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