Papers are now being accepted for
LONDONICITY 2011
The First Annual London Studies Conference
12-14 July 2011, Institute of Education, University of London, UK
Call for Papers
LONDONICITY 2011 will explore, celebrate, and critique the manifold dimensions of the great world city of London on the eve of Olympic Year. For full details, see www.thelondonconference.com. The agenda for the launch conference will be defined by the interests of the inaugural cohort of Speakers. Proposals for Papers are welcomed on any relevant aspect of London life, including - but not restricted to - the array of themes below.
Conference Themes
archaeology ● architecture ● the arts ● the boroughs ● business ● cinema
city of conflict ● communications ● conservation ● cultures and subcultures ● democracy
demography ● urban design and planning ● devolution ● digital city ● diversity
domestic life ● ecology ● economy ● education ● entertainment ● fashion
food ● geography ● globalisation ● governance ● health and welfare ● heritage
housing ● law and disorder ● leisure ● literature ● local history ● media
metropolitan identities: age, class, gender, race, nation ● migration ● monarchy
multiculturalism ● music ● Olympic city ● politics ● popular culture ● the press
radio ● religion ● science ● sexuality ● sport ● the street ● the suburbs
technology ● television ● theatre ● tourism ● transport ● urban pleasures
wealth and poverty ● work and unemployment
To Propose a Paper
To propose a Paper or Panel, please complete the application form available on the LONDONICITY 2011 website at www.thelondonconference.com, or write to us at [log in to unmask] We require an Abstract (strictly 200-250 words) together with a short CV (not more than 100 words) plus full contact details. Please enter all relevant information in the body of the form or Email – to simplify our administration, kindly do not send attachments.
Our Response
Proposals are considered on a rolling basis, and a formal response is provided within two weeks.
The Revised Final Deadline for Proposals is 31 March 2011, but early submission is strongly advised.
Fee scale (to be confirmed): £100-£150. Registration opens Spring 2011.
LONDONICITY 2011 runs in parallel (same dates, same venue, same ticket) with
FILM AND MEDIA 2011:
The First Annual London Film and Media Conference.
See www.thelondonfilmandmediaconference.com for details.
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