CFP: Feminism in Academia

Feminism in Academia: An Age of Austerity? Current Issues and Future Challenges

28 September 2012, The University of Nottingham

Dear Colleagues, The Feminist and Women’s Studies Assocation (FWSA) and the Contemporary Women’s Writing Association (CWWA) are pleased to announce details of their collaborative event, ‘Feminism in Academia: An Age of Austerity? Current Issues and Future Challenges’, which will be held at the University of Nottingham on Friday 28th September 2012. The day will include keynote talks by Professor Mary Eagleton (formerly of Leeds Metropolitan University) and Professor Mary Evans (Gender Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science). Please find attached our detailed call for papers for the event. The deadline for the submissions of abstracts is 11th April 2012. Further details about the event can be found at the event website. If you have any questions regarding the event or either Association, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the event organisers, Helen Davies and Claire O’Callaghan at feminismandausterityconference@gmail.com

We look forward to receiving your abstracts and to welcoming you to Nottingham in September. With best wishes, Helen Davies and Claire O’Callaghan.