Abstract Submission
Abstract submissions are CLOSED.
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 2026 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) below or contact the BSA Events Team.
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 anonymously 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 will be available online prior to the conference, but we do not currently publish full papers.
Q. What is the word limit for abstracts?
A. 250 words for Oral, Roundtable, and Poster abstract submissions. 500 words for Special Event submissions. 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. Special events are scheduled for 1.5 hours. Poster presentations should be presented throughout the full conference. More information can be found in the submission guidelines.
- Special Event Submission Deadline: Friday, 3 October 2025
- Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, 3 October 2025
- Abstract decisions to go out: No later than Monday, 17 November 2025
- Funded places application deadline: Friday, 5 December 2025
- Presenter booking deadline: Monday, 12 January 2026
- Early booking deadline: Sunday, 15 February 2026 (midnight)
- Registration closes: Monday, 23 March 2026
- BSA Annual Conference: Wednesday, 8 April 2026 – Friday, 10 April 2026
BSA Events Team
Email: events@britsoc.org.uk
Tel: 0191 383 0839
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