I organise and co-organise several research seminars and reading groups. These events bring together researchers, doctoral students, and practitioners to discuss current work in [your field]. All events are open unless stated otherwise.
A longer description of this seminar series. What is its intellectual aim? What questions does it address? Who is the target audience — MA students, PhD candidates, faculty? Is it part of a larger research project or collaborative initiative?
The seminar meets [bi-weekly / weekly / monthly] and features a mix of invited speakers and internal presentations. Papers circulated in advance; prior reading is expected.
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0115 April 2025 PastOpening Session: [Topic or Reading Title]Introduction to the semester's theme. Organisers present the overarching framework.
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0229 April 2025 PastTitle of Session TwoShort description of the session's focus and the text or topic discussed.Speaker: Prof. Guest Speaker, [University]Download slides →
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0313 May 2025 UpcomingTitle of Session ThreeDescription of the next session. Participants should come having read [Text X].Speaker: Dr. Another Guest, [Institute]
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0427 May 2025 UpcomingTitle of Session FourTo be confirmed.
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0510 June 2025 UpcomingClosing Session: Synthesis & DiscussionFinal roundtable drawing together the semester's themes. All participants welcome to contribute.
Core Reading List
- Author A, Book Title (Publisher, Year), Chapters 1–3 Required
- Author B, "Article Title," Journal Name, Vol. X (Year) Required
- Author C, Another Book (Publisher, Year) Background
- Author D & Author E, "Chapter Title" in Edited Volume, eds. Editors (Year) Background
This reading group meets monthly to discuss a pre-selected text from [field or theme]. Sessions are informal and discussion-focused, with no prepared presentations. All participants are expected to have read the text in advance.
The group is open to doctoral students and researchers at [your institution]. If you would like to join or suggest a text, please contact me by email.
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Jan6 January 2025 PastAuthor A, Title of Text ReadDiscussion focused on [themes / arguments discussed].
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Feb3 February 2025 PastAuthor B, "Article Title"Discussion of [themes].
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Mar3 March 2025 UpcomingAuthor C, Book Title, Chapter XTo be distributed via email one week in advance.
This workshop brings together [number] invited researchers to discuss [topic]. The workshop is funded by [Funding Body / Institution] and results will feed into a planned edited volume / special issue / collaborative research project.
The workshop is by invitation only. A public keynote lecture will be held on the evening of Day 1 and is open to all. See programme below.
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D119 June, 09:30Welcome & IntroductionsOpening remarks by the organisers.
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D119 June, 10:00–13:00Panel I: [Panel Theme]Three paper presentations with discussant. Chair: [Name].
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D119 June, 19:00 · PublicKeynote Lecture: "Title of Keynote Talk"Delivered by Prof. Keynote Speaker, [University]. Open to the public. Venue: [Lecture Hall].
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D220 June, 09:30–12:30Panel II: [Panel Theme]Three further paper presentations with discussant. Chair: [Name].
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D220 June, 14:00–16:00Closing RoundtableAll participants. Discussion of emerging themes and future directions.