Aug. 20, 2025 - Aug. 22, 2025
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Lavender 31 is taking place at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK between 20-22 August 2025. The 31st iteration of the conference seeks to share research on language and sexuality, from its multiple perspectives.
We are delighted to invite you to contribute to this celebration by sharing your research with the lavender community, a friendly space for all researchers. If you are a graduate student, do not miss your opportunity to take part in the graduate session (see information below about how to submit your work in progress).
This is a conference that is meant to be face-to-face (we will continue to explore a hybrid option but at the moment we can only guarantee a face-to-face option).
All topics, theories and methodologies are welcome, showcasing the wide range of ways in which sexuality operates through and with language.
Submission instructions:
Oral presentations – March 7th 2025
To submit an abstract for an oral presentation, please submit 500 words (references included) in a Word document, via EasyAbs by 7th March, 2025. Each person can submit one solo-authored paper and one co-authored paper. Each paper will be allocated 30 minutes (20 + 10 for Q&A).
Posters – March 7th 2025
The abstract for posters should be no longer than 400 words (reference included) and submitted via EasyAbs,
Panels – March 7th 2025
We also accept panel proposals, the panels should be 4-5 papers long, and have a specific theme (e.g. a theory, a method, a topic). For proposals, please do email them at [email protected] by 7th March 2025. Proposals should contain a 500-word (max) introduction to the panel and the abstract of each talk participating (see instructions for oral presentations). The panel proposals can contain the names of the organisers and the contributors.
Other formats – March 7th 2025
While at the moment we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate other formats (e.g. round tables, performances, workshops), we would like the Lavender community to have a space for creativity. Depending on space and timing, we will see what can be featured. Please send a 300-word (max) abstract via email at [email protected] by 7th March, 2025.
Submissions open: Jan. 28, 2025 - March 7, 2025
Abstract review period: March 14, 2025 - April 4, 2025
Contact Email: [email protected]