[IGALA] [CFP] IGALA14 Conference 2027: Researching Language, Gender and Sexuality in Times of Political Challenge

[Lucy Jones (staff)]

Dear Colleagues,

The International Gender and Language Association (IGALA) is pleased to announce the 1st Call for Proposals for our 2027 conference (IGALA14)!

Conference Overview :

  *   Theme: 'Researching Language, Gender and Sexuality in Times of Political Challenge'
  *   Dates: 21, 22, and 23 July 2027
  *   Location: York St John University, York, United Kingdom
  *   Website: https://igala14.com/

Confirmed Keynote Presenters

  *   Dr J Calder (University of Colorado Boulder, USA)
  *   Dr Sylvia Shaw (University of Westminster, UK)
  *   Dr Jaspal Singh (Open University, UK)

Call for Abstracts :
We invite proposals for Individual Paper Presentations, Discussion Panels, and Poster Presentations. We particularly encourage contributions that address empirical, methodological, and theoretical issues related to the conference theme and intersecting global challenges such as climate change and forced migration.

Important Submission Guidelines:

  *   Individual Papers/Posters: Abstract of max. 350 words.
  *   Discussion Panels: Title and description (max. 400 words) plus abstracts for each paper (max. 200 words).
  *   Participation Limit: Authors may present a maximum of two presentations, only one of which may be sole-/first authored.

Important Dates:

  *   Submissions Open: 18 May 2026
  *   Final Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026
  *   Notification of Acceptance: 30 October 2026
  *   Registration Opens: 2 November 2026

Full Details & Submission Link: https://igala14.com/
Contact Email: conference at igala14.com<https://gemini.google.com/app/e2c17e00e1637ad8>


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Lucy Jones
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Professor of Sociolinguistics
School of English, University of Nottingham

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