The British Sociological Association

Congratulations on having your paper accepted into the programme. You now need to register for the conference by going to our registration page.

You must register by Monday, 13 July 2026. We will be strictly enforcing this deadline. If you have not registered by this date, your paper will be withdrawn from the programme. Further information on next steps can be found in your acceptance email dated 15 May 2026.

Your acceptance email will tell you the day and time of your presentation.

Alternatively, you can log in to MyBSA and go to Abstract Submission Details.

Any changes to your presentation day or time will be communicated with you via email.

Your acceptance email will tell you the mode of presentation and the stream you have been allocated. Please note, this may be different to those you selected on submission. Here are the guidelines for each presentation mode:

Oral, PhD Showcase, and On the Front Line presentations

• There will be up to 4 presenters in each session, and each paper session is 90 minutes
• Each presenter will be allocated a 20-minute slot: 15 minutes presentation time and 5 minutes for questions
• There will be a laptop/computer and screen in every room for you to present from
• A Chairperson will be allocated to each session

Poster presentations

• Posters will be displayed in the Pavilion, School of Management
• Posters should be A1 landscape (594mm x 841mm)
• We will provide a board and Velcro strips for you to display your poster
• Posters should be in place for the duration of the conference
• You are responsible for printing and displaying your poster, and removing it after the conference
• Any posters left at the end of the conference will be disposed of

Special Events

• Special Events are 90 minutes
• There will be a laptop/computer and screen in every room for you to present from if you wish
• Organisers for each special event are responsible for sourcing a Chairperson for your session

Yes, anyone wanting to attend the conference will need to register, including any co-authors or co-presenters.

Please note all official conference communications regarding your abstract will be directed to the named presenter of the abstract (ie. the person the abstract was submitted by). We aren’t able to contact co-authors, co-presenters or other contributors individually, so please do keep your colleagues informed of any important updates and share any future details they may need to know.

Slots become available on the reserve list as people withdraw their papers for various reasons, and after the presenter booking deadline has passed.

As the programme is constantly changing due to these reasons, we are unable to give you a timescale but we anticipate this being before the end of July 2026.

If you reach a point where you would no longer be able to attend the conference, please withdraw your paper as below.

You can withdraw your paper by logging in to MyBSA and go to Abstract Submission Details. Or, you can email us.

If you have already made your booking and need to cancel, go to Booking Summary and cancel your booking. Booking Terms & Conditions can be found on our website.

The programme grid is on our Programme page. Please note that the programme will be updated periodically and the final version will be sent out by email in the final weeks before the conference.

Any changes to your presentation day or time will be communicated with you via email.

There will be a PDF version of the abstract book available on the BSA website. After the conference, the abstract book will be archived.

Please note, the WES Conference is not indexed by SCOPUS or other citation databases, as their indexing systems are for journals and conference proceedings.

The Abstract Book is not a Conference Proceeding, and we do not publish them, therefore they are not eligible for indexing.

Full details of registration and fees can be found on the registration page.

Don’t forget that all BSA members are eligible for reduced registration fees. If you’re not already a BSA member, join online today to access the reduced member rates for all BSA events in addition to many more member benefits for 12 months.

We have reciprocal agreements for members of The Australian Sociological Association, British Society of Criminology, Social Policy Association, Sociological Association of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Please contact the BSA Events Team to register at the reciprocal agreement rate.

WES is offering 60 funded places for full conference registration. These places are available for postgraduates and early career researchers and senior academics facing financial hardship.

In addition, WES is also offering 2-nights’ accommodation for 20 delegates. These places are available for postgraduates and early career researchers and senior academics facing financial hardship. Successful applicants must register for the full conference in order to receive the funded accommodation.

Further information and eligibility criteria can be found here.

Applications are now open. You can submit your application here.

The application deadline is Friday, 5 June 23:59 BST.

Decisions will be circulated via email no later than Friday, 26 June.

Your conference registration includes access for the days you have booked to all of the academic conference sessions, conference programme, refreshments including lunch, and the drinks reception held on Wednesday 9 September (further details here). Conference registration does not include breakfast or evening dinners.

You need to book your own travel and accommodation.

Please visit the accommodation page for information about on-site student accommodation and negotiated discounted rates at hotels in Bath city centre.

Your institution or organisation need to send a purchase order number for the full amount of your booking including your name to the BSA Events Team.

You can contact your local government office or website for information on travel and visas to the UK. If you need an Invitation Letter to assist with your visa application, please email the BSA Events Team and we will send one to you.

As of 8 January 2025, the United Kingdom requires visitors from previously visa-exempt countries - including the United States, Canada, and Australia - to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for short stays up to six months. European Union citizens will need an ETA starting 2 April 2025. Please ensure you secure an approved ETA before traveling to the UK to attend the conference.

Yes. Please visit our sponsorship page for more information.

The BSA and WES extend an invitation to the world press.

The admission of representatives of the press, from anywhere in the world, to the BSA Annual Conference is free of charge. Please note that Press Accreditation is required in order to obtain access to the presentations and admission will only be allowed after presentation of a valid, certified press card or a certification of your editorial department.

For further information, please contact the BSA Events Team.