Diaspora Beyond Nationalism

Call for Papers- 'Diaspora beyond Nationalism' conference

Conference date: 16 September 2015
Conference venue: School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University

At a time when public debates surrounding migrants and immigration are becoming increasingly contentious and issues related to social justice are becoming more pressing, it is important to think about how academics can advance thinking regarding migrants and diaspora communities. How do advancements in technology, communication and mobility in a globalised era affect or disrupt contemporary diasporic relationships? How does social change affect traditional diasporic relationships with homelands? How are inter-generational, gender, sexuality or ethnic issues at play in such transformations? How is the nation imagined and what roles do nationalism(s) play in diasporic identities and relationships?

These topics will be the focus of the postgraduate conference 'Diaspora beyond nationalism' organised by the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies at Cardiff University.

We invite papers from MA and PhD students as well as early careers researchers that generally relate to the topic of Diaspora, but suggested research topics might include:

• diaspora and alternative media/citizen journalism
• diaspora and globalisation
• diaspora and cultural/identity politics
• diaspora and integration/community cohesion
• diaspora and hostland relations (including politics and policies)
• diaspora and homeland relations
• diaspora and mobility/migration

Confirmed keynote speakers 

• Professor Stuart Allan- Head of School of Journalism Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University
• Dr Olga Bailey- Senior Lecturer at Department of English, Media and Culture, Nottingham Trent University
• Dr Kerry Moore- Lecturer at School of Journalism Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University

Submission guidelines

Abstracts of up to 250 words should be submitted by 3 September 2015 to Idil Osman on abdiosmani@cardiff.ac.uk. Please include a short bio. Conference is free but registration is required. Please email the same email above. If you aren't submitting a paper but would like to attend, you are most welcome.