Call for Papers: Humanities and International Relations Graduate Conference, Submission Deadline: April 11, 2025
In our rapidly evolving and interconnected world, the study of International Relations has expanded beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries. Leiden University’s MA in International Relations program (MAIR – Humanities), with its emphasis on humanities-oriented and multidisciplinary perspectives, contends that understanding the complexities of world affairs requires the ability to think critically and draw insights from a wide variety of fields of inquiry, theoretical perspectives, empirical sources, and analytic frames.
The inaugural conference, held on June 14, 2024, convened participants from over 15 countries and more than 20 institutions, including Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe, Freie Universität Berlin, the University of Hong Kong, Utrecht University, and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. Scholars and policy practitioners engaged in lively discussions on pressing global issues—humanitarianism, geopolitical power shifts, human rights, politics of digital technologies, decolonization, and transnational justice—highlighting the value of humanities-oriented and multidisciplinary approaches in international studies. The Humanities and International Relations Graduate Conference provides an open forum for scholars, students, and practitioners who share an interest in reimagining the field.
Conference Theme:
Reimagining International Relations: Humanities and Multidisciplinarity as Key Approaches
Submission and Participation Guidelines:
If interested in contributing to this conference, please submit the title and abstract of your proposed presentation and a short biographical note (max. 100 words). Participation in the event is free of charge; however, registration is compulsory. Conference registration will open by mid-May 2024 and after the release of the conference program.
- Abstract Length: 250 words maximum
- Presentation Format: Individual paper presentations (approximately 10 to 15 minutes)
- Participation: in the conference is free of charge, but accepted paper presenters and participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and visa arrangements.
- The conference will be held fully on campus, and due to technical constraints, we are unable to accommodate online participation for regular panel presentations.
How to Submit: Submit your conference presentation proposal by filling out this online form:
https://leidenuniv.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3W5V4E4aXDPpuvk
- If a group of participants wishes to organize a panel on a relevant theme, full panel proposal submissions (with at least 4 individual presentations and a panel abstract in addition to the individual abstracts) are welcome and can be sent via email to [email protected].
Key Dates:
- Submission Deadline: April 11, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: May 9, 2025
- Conference Date: June 11, 2025
Conference Benefits:
- Engage with an international and multidisciplinary community of scholars, students, and professionals.
- Expand your academic and professional network.
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