International Conferences
4th International Conference:
Celebrating Childhood Diversity
Monday 9th - Wednesday 11th July 2012
...... celebrating the 10th year anniversary of the establishment of The Centre for the Study of Childhood and Youth ......
**** Download here for a draft copy of the CSCY conference programme****
To celebrate the 10th year of the establishment of the Centre for the Study of Childhood and Youth at Sheffield University, (CSCY) this conference addresses the theme of diversity in the lives of children and young people.
Issues to be explored include, but are not restricted to:
- Children's and young people's diverse and cultural worlds
- Understanding identity and difference
- Structures and institutions as indices of childhood diversity
- Time, space and place
- Methodological innovations in childhood research
- Theorising similarity and difference
Plenary Speakers
Dr Jo Boyden, Young Lives, University of Oxford, UK
Title: 'Modernity and the homogenization of child life: why is diversity so disapproved of?'
Professor Alan France, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Professor Allison James, Professor of Sociology, University of Sheffield & Co-Director CSCY, UK
Professor Peter Moss, University of London, UK
(click on name to view profiles)
Venue
Halifax Conference Venue, University of Sheffield, Endcliffe Student Village, Sheffield, S10 3ER
Following a £160 million investment , The University of Sheffield is now one of the UK's leading conference and accommodation providers. Halifax combines distinctive 19th centrury elegance with contemporary luxury. Built in the 1830s, this Victorian mansion offers a sophisticated setting for our event and retains many of the historical building's original features. Halifax is set within stunning landscaped gardens in The Endcliffe Village.
Conference fees
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£310 full conference (includes fee, all lunches, teas and coffees for 3 days)
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£230 day rate (includes conference fee, 1 lunch, teas and coffees)
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£250 self funded PhD student (includes conference fee, all lunches and tea/coffees for 3 days)
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£150 day rate self funded PhD student (includes conference fee, 1 lunch, teas and coffees)
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£18 for an evening meal on the 9th July - optional
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£30 for conference dinner on the 10th July - optional (see below for further details)
Registration and Accommodation
To register and pay for the conference, please click here. Bedroom accommodation can be booked separately at the Endcliffe Student Village at a cost of £36.00 + VAT B&B per night for a single en-suite room.. The University of Sheffield offers an excellent standard of residential accommodation, including modern en-suites and double bedrooms. Offering exceptional value and comfort, the rooms are located within easy walking distance of Halifax and catering facilities. Click here to book on-line. *Please note the Early Bird rate for conference fees ends 30 April 2012.
Bedroom accommodation
Conference Events
Conference Dinner
The conference dinner will be held on Tuesday 10th July at The Hepworth, H
olmfirth. Opened in October 2010 after extensive renovation, transforming it into a country chic retreat, The Hepworth is a restaurant and bar nestled in the beautiful and picturesque Pennine Countryside of Holme Valley and has been designed with impeccable attention to detail to create an atmosphere that has understated drama, yet opulent and welcoming. The upper dining area showcases exposed stone walls, wooden window lintels. The service at The Hepworth has that special touch, creating an exceptional dining experience and one you will remember fondly for a long time. Click here for further information about this venue. Please note the conference dinner is limited in numbers please decide soon if you wish to attend.
Welcome and Networking
On Monday evening (9th) we would like to welcome all newcomers and old friends to the CSCY conference. This social event will start at 6.00pm. Further information will be available shortly.
Museum Trip
We are organising a trip to a Sheffield museum for a small group of delegates which will take place the day after the conference on the 12th July. Details will soon be available.
10th Anniversary Tea Time
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Centre we will be having tea and cakes on the last afternoon of the conference!
Information about abstracts and posters
All oral presentations will be 30 minute papers so you should plan to speak for 20-25 minutes and allow 5-10 minutes for comments and questions. Persons who are giving a presentation at the conference should register for the conference by 30th April 2012. The conference organisers reserve the right to exclude presenters who have not registered by this time from the programme. We would ask you forward your powerpoint presentations by 11th June to d.j.lessels@sheffield.ac.uk.
NOTE: We are looking at developing an edited volume on the basis of the papers.
Posters: A prominent display area will be available for posters accepted for the conference. Please complete the poster form and send, with your poster, to d.j.lessels@sheffield.ac.uk by the 11th June.
Getting here
With its central location, Sheffield is easily accessible for all areas of the UK. The city also has excellent road and rail links with three international airports nearby. Within Sheffield itself, travel is just as convenient, with great bus and Supertram services running regularly throughout the day to all the major city attractions.
Road
Located close to the M1 Junction 33.
Rail
London to Sheffield in 2 hours.
Birmingham to Sheffield in 1 hour.
Edinburgh to Sheffield in 2 1/2 hours.
Air
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport - 30 minutes.
Manchester International - 1 hour.
East Midlands Airport - 1 hours.
For further information about travel and maps click here.
Further information
Evening meal 9th July (optional)
If you would like to have an evening meal in The Edge dining room we are able to offer this facility to you at a cost of £18.00 for a fresh daily 'Chef's choice dinner' served between 6.00-7.00pm. You can book and pay for this on the CSCY registration form. A SAMPLE of a self service evening meal can be viewed here.
Welcome Address
Professor Keith Burnett, Vice-Chancellor of The Unviersity of Sheffield will open the conference with a welcome address.
Conference Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel your booking you must give written notice to us of such cancellation. If you cancel your booking, a charge will be made and calculated as a percentage of the total booking value according to the scale below:
Before 28 days prior to the event - 20 percent
28-14 days prior to the event - 50 percent
14-7 days prior to the event - 80 percent
7 days or less prior to the event - 100 percent.
Please do not hesitate to contact Dawn Lessels, d.j.lessels@sheffield.ac.uk if you have any queries.
Past Conferences
If you'd like to know more, there is a report from the 2010 conference.
