Abstract Submission

Abstract submissions are CLOSED.

Conference Streams

The overarching conference streams are broad representations of the themes and areas of research within Sociology. For logistical and operational reasons we have to limit the number of streams at present. All of the current BSA study groups are included within the listings under the overarching streams. The streams are organic in nature, allowing suggestions for development of the existing streams.

At the 2025 Annual Conference, there will be 15 streams, including ‘Emerging Theme and Special Events’. A summary of these streams identifying where each study group currently sits within the existing streams can be found here.

If you have any further queries regarding abstract submissions, try our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact the BSA Events Team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Will I receive email confirmation of my abstract submission?
A. Your confirmation of submitting your abstract will appear on screen after you have clicked the ‘submit’ button. If you need a copy of this for your records, you should print or save this page.

Q. Are papers peer reviewed?
A. Abstracts are reviewed by conference stream coordinators and are blind reviewed. However, full papers are not requested nor peer reviewed.

Q. Are papers published in conference proceedings?
A. The accepted abstracts are published in the conference programme which is given to each conference delegate but we currently do not publish full papers.

Q. What is the word limit for abstracts?
A. 250 words. This information is included in the submission guidelines.

Q. How many abstracts can I submit?
A. Individuals can submit two papers, plus one proposal as a special event as the main author.

Q. How long is my presentation slot?
A. For oral and roundtable presentations your presentation slot is scheduled for 20 minutes - 15 minutes for your presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A. A Chair will be allocated to facilitate your session.

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