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Call for papers and posters

We are now accepting submissions for both paper and poster presentations for this year’s conference, welcoming contributions from SLSA members and non-members.

Submitting a paper proposal

To present a paper at the conference, choose the most appropriate stream or current topic for your proposed paper, prepare an abstract of no more than 250 words, and submit your proposal via .

• Each delegate can be named in only two paper submissions.
• The deadline to submit a paper proposal is Thursday 18 December 2025.
• If you submit a paper proposal by Thursday 30 October 2025, you will receive a decision by Thursday 6 November 2025.
• If you submit a paper proposal after Thursday 30 October 2025, you will receive a decision by Thursday 15 January 2026.
• If your paper proposal is accepted, you need to register to attend the conference by Thursday 19 February 2026.

Submitting a poster proposal

We are inviting submissions for poster presentations, both online and in-person. Think of your abstract like an elevator pitch. It's an opportunity to share a summary of your research with conference delegates.

Prepare an abstract of no more than 250 words and submit your proposal via .

• The deadline to submit a poster proposal is Thursday 18 December 2025.
• Final decisions on poster selection will be communicated by Thursday, 15 January 2026.
• If your poster proposal is accepted, you need to register to attend the conference or to present online by Thursday 19 February 2026. 
• All selected posters submitted by postgraduate researchers (PGRs) members of the SLSA will be entered into a competition. The winner of the Best Poster Prize will be awarded a monetary prize and a certificate. .