[ecrea] cfp - Regionalism and Nationalism in Contemporary International Sport

CALL FOR PAPERS

‘Regionalism and Nationalism in Contemporary International Sport’

The first International Conference of the joint PSA/ In  the Zone Sport 
and Politics Consultancy (www.inthezoneonline.co.uk ) will take place at 
the University of Vic in Catalonia (www.uvic.cat)  in Partnership with 
Southampton Solent University, England (www.solent.ac.uk) on Thursday, 
June 29th and Friday, June 30th 2017. This is an exciting development 
and opportunity which seeks to enhance the partnership between the 
hosting institutions with the expressed hope of staging a stimulating 
forum for debate in an international context around the debates and 
issues raised by the conference theme

At a time when the relationship between Regions, Nations and complex 
Global forces and events has come under increasing scrutiny, Sport 
continues to play a pivotal role in the articulation and reinforcement 
of Regional and National Identities on an International basis. As Europe 
faces an uncertain and divided future, as Asia becomes increasingly 
powerful, and the United States reflects deep schisms, we would wish the 
Conference to consider the implications of these and other developments 
on International Sport, from Spain and Catalonia, to Europe, The 
Americas, Asia and Africa.

Abstracts (300 words maximum) are invited on the following topics  , 
although proposals are welcome on other related themes.
-Sport and Regional Identity
-Sport and Nationalism
-Media and Global Sport
-Case Studies of Individual Sports
-Regions/ Nations and The Politics of Global Sport
-Contemporary Fandom and International Sports
-Diplomacy and International Sport
-Issues of Inequality in International Sport
-Ethnicity, Race and Migration in International Sport
-Governance of Regional/ National and International Sport
-Impacts of hosting Mega Events
-Sectarianism and Xenophobia in International Sporting Contexts
-Ethical Concerns in International Sport

Abstracts/ Proposals should be sent to Jim O’Brien ( 
(jim.obrien /at/ solent.ac.uk))  and Russell Holden ( 
(russell /at/ inthezoneonline.co.uk) )
Deadline for submission of abstracts is April 6th 2017.

Conference Fees:  PSA (Political Studies Association) Members 85 euros, 
Non – Members 100 euros, Students/ Unwaged 45 euros
The PSA (Political Studies Association) www.psa.ac.uk  is the major 
association for the study of Politics in the United Kingdom. Founded in 
1950, it has an international membership and is dedicated to the 
research, debate and discussion of Political Science and Current Affairs.

The University of Vic (The Central University of Catalonia) was founded 
in 1997, although its history goes back much further. The main campus is 
within walking distance of the charming Catalan town of Vic, 
approximately 50 miles north of Barcelona. Both the town and the 
university have good transport links, and are served by the airports of 
Barcelona and Girona.
Although the Conference is unable to make any contribution to the cost 
of Travel or Accommodation, delegates will be provided with details of 
hotels at reduced rates) close to the conference venue in the town of Vic.
Further details regarding the Registration Process and other relevant 
information will be forwarded to participants soon.



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