Conflict Research Society
and
The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies at Coventry University
Peace and Conflict:
an international interdisciplinary conference
Tuesday 18th - Wednesday 19th September 2012 (core)
Thursday 20th 2012 (focus on peace and conflict science)
University of Coventry, UK
Call for Papers
An initial expression of interest NOW would be extremely helpful. Contributions will be accepted on the basis of a 200-300 word abstract which should be submitted BY 31 MARCH 2012. Please contact Dr. Kate Seaman: by post at School of Political, Social and International Studies, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK; or by email at crs2012coventry@gmail.com.
The conference embraces theory, evidence and practice – it invites presentation and discussion. It seeks to bring together developments in the ‘real’ world and developments in academic understanding … topical issues and enduring issues. Moreover it recognises the existence of disagreement: concepts, theories and approaches can be contested.
The 2012 conference carries forward the work of the annual conferences we have been running since 2003. The Tuesday and Wednesday constitute the core of the conference and follow the pattern of previous years (Streams A to E). New this year is the Thursday which is for those who have a special interest in the scientific study of peace and conflict (Stream F). We seek presentations in the following areas:
Stream A, Coventry showcase
The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies at Coventry University specialist areas of research
Stream B, fields traditionally associated with peace and conflict research:
Global and regional systems; regional and local conflict; politics and international relations; peace research; security studies; defence studies
Stream C, academic disciplines and spheres of society relevant to peace and conflict:
Psychological, sociological, cultural, linguistic, political, economic technological, military, geographical, environmental aspects. Humanities and science approaches.
Stream D, practices of conflict transformation:
Conflict prevention; Conflict resolution; Conflict transformation; Community peacemaking; Development; Developing a community; Disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration; Empowerment; Establishing a culture of harmony; International cooperation; International development; Mediation; Negotiation; Non-violent protection; Participation; Peacebuilding; Peacekeeping; Peace processes; Post-conflict building; Power sharing; Reconciliation; Repartitioning; Restorative justice; Self regulation; Sustainable peace.
Stream E, non-‘standard’ sessions:
Although the core of the conference will consist of ‘standard’ 30-minute presentations, we also wish to encourage offers of non-‘standard’ sessions.
Stream F, scientific study of conflict and cooperation (Thursday)
This refers to research following the canons of scientific inquiry, using formally stated arguments and/or systematically collected and analyzed empirical data. It includes the topics of complexity and mathematical social science. Professor Ron Smith (Birkbeck, London U.) and Professor Kristian Gleditsch (Essex U.) will be the two keynote speakers on the Thursday.
Do not feel restricted to the previously mentioned topics: if you have something interesting to say then we are interested to hear it!
You are invited to propose, lead or contribute to panel topics.
We are particularly keen to obtain input from student researchers.
Highlights of the 2012 conference will include:
Guest speakers
Presentation by author(s) of CRS Book of the Year, 2012
Presentation by winner of the Cedric Smith Prize for Peace or Conflict Research 2012
Early-career peace and conflict researchers forum
Discussion of a current conflict situation
Cedric Smith Prize, 2012
This is open to UK-based students in peace or conflict research (either currently at the pre-degree stage or having passed their PhD no earlier than 1st July 2011) for a paper of around the length of a dissertation chapter. Submission of essays by April 30, 2012; panel judgments by May 31; and notification to candidates by June 7. If you or your students are interested please contact Gordon Burt now: gordonjburt@gmail.com .
The programmes and abstracts of our previous annual conferences are available at:
Members of the Programme Committee are:
Herb Blumberg (Peace Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London)
Jim Bryant (OR/MS; game theory, Sheffield Hallam University)
Gordon Burt (convenor, Conflict Research Society)
Govinda Clayton (Conflict Analysis Research Centre, University of Kent)
Feargal Cochrane (Richardson Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, Lancaster University)
Marwan Darweish (The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies, Coventry University)
Alan Hunter (The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies, Coventry University)
Athina Karatzogianni (Cyberconflict, MCS, University of Hull)
Hugh Miall (Conflict Analysis Research Centre, University of Kent)
Isabel Phillips (Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution, London)
Steve Pickering (Department of Government, University of Essex)
Maria Power (Liverpool University)
Oliver Ramsbotham (Bradford University Department of Peace Studies)
Kate Seaman (School of Political, Social and International Studies, University of East Anglia)
Tom Woodhouse (Bradford University Department of Peace Studies)
Accommodation
An IBIS hotel is within 5 minutes walk of the venue, also 5 minutes from the railway station. A Ramada Hotel and a Premier Inn are not far away. We shall be contacting these to enquire about special rates.
Registration fees
Since 2008 registration fees have been £60 per day (£40 for students/ unemployed/ retired). We hope to maintain fees at this level for 2012 but cannot at this stage guarantee it. We do NOT provide financial support – sorry.
If you are interested in attending or presenting at this conference …
… please register your interest by returning the attached slip to Dr. Kate Seaman: by post at School of Political, Social and International Studies, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK; or by email at crs2012coventry@gmail.com. An initial expression of interest would be extremely helpful.
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