BSA Auto/Biography Summer Conference: Seasons
15-17 July 2026
Venue Reading, University of Reading, UK
Call for Papers/Installations
We are pleased to announce the call for papers/installations for the Summer 2026 Auto/Biography Study Group conference on the theme of Seasons. We welcome papers and presentations that respond to ‘Seasons’ substantively, theoretically, methodologically and creatively. We also welcome ‘installation pieces’ which might include a poster, creative artifact(s), a short video or other.
The keynote will be given by Dr Mark Price who is an Associate Professor and Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) Lead in the School of Education, St Mary's University, Twickenham. Mark’s paper is entitled: 'A time for every matter': seasoning a life narrative’.
We invite abstract submissions (250 words) for 30/35-minute oral presentations followed by discussion and for installation pieces (there will be space in the programme for viewing and discussion of these). We are pleased to invite papers from across the broadest range of auto/biographical work, including ‘work-in-progress’ and those testing out innovative approaches and welcome colleagues and friends from in and outside of the academy at all career stages. Please contact the organisers for further detail.
Please submit your abstract online. The abstract submission deadline is 5pm on 20 March 2026 and abstracts received after this date will not be considered.
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Registration
Registration includes ensuite accommodation and full board.
- BSA Member Registration: £450
- Auto/Biography Study Group Member Registration: £460
- Non-Member Registration: £490
Key Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 5pm on 20 March 2026
- Abstract decisions notification: 30 March 2026
- Presenter booking deadline: 11 May 2026
- Delegate booking deadline: 8 June 2026
- Conference: 15-17 July 2026
Contact Us
All enquiries about the conference to the BSA Events Team.
Any queries about the Auto/Biography Study Group to Anne Chappell and Carly Stewart.