SHLD Conference 2027

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Our next SHLD conference will take place on the 5th and 6th May 2027.

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It will be at The Open University in Milton Keynes.

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The conference theme is Advocacy and Activism: Past, Present and Future.

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We are asking people to send in their ideas for presentations, talks, workshops, posters and artwork for the conference.

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Please see the Call for Papers for more information about the conference theme and what to do next.

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The Call for Papers also tells you about conference fees.

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The deadline to send in your ideas is Monday 30th November 2026.

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We will make a decision about the final programme before Christmas.

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Registration for the conference will open in February 2027.

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If you have any questions about the conference please contact 
[email protected]