Submission and registration

Presentation formats

The conference will offer three different kinds of presentation formats: paper presentations, symposium sessions and poster presentations.

• Paper sessions are oral presentations of three to four papers followed by a discussion with the audience. Each presenter is given 20 minutes to present, followed by approximately 10 minutes for questions and discussion. For paper proposals, please submit an abstract (max 200 words) including 3-5 keywords and an extended summary (max 500 words).
• Symposium sessions present research on one topic or theme, providing a coherent set of papers for discussion. Symposium sessions consist of 3-4 oral paper presentations followed by a discussant’s contribution. For symposium sessions, please submit an overarching abstract (max 200 words) describing the contents and purpose(s) of the symposium. In addition, please submit for each paper an abstract (max 200 words) including 3-5 keywords and an extended summary (max 500 words). Symposium sessions are directed by a chairperson. Please note that every participant must register individually.
• Guided poster sessions involve a number of posters, which visually present current research. Each presenter is given three minutes for an introductory oral presentation, followed by an in-depth discussion with the audience. Each poster will be fixed to a (soft) presentation board. For poster proposals please submit an abstract (max 200 words) including 3-5 keywords and an extended summary (max 500 words)

Submission details and review criteria

Submissions should be emailed to sig09@uu.se. Deadline for submission (extended) is February 28th. All proposals will be reviewed according to the following criteria:

1. Significance for theory and practice in the field of phenomenography/variation theory
2. Overall quality and scientific originality including clarity of aim, research design and methods
3. Quality and appropriateness of the analysis and presentation and interpretation of results
4. The likelihood that presented activities will promote discussion

If your proposal is not accepted as a paper session, you may be given the opportunity to present a poster.

Registration & Fees

Register for the conference by signing up here and paying the registration fee according to the instructions below.

Presenting authors need to register until 1st of May 2024.

Registration fees

We made an effort to keep the registration fees low while allowing for a great conference experience. The networking dinner is included in the fees.

Payment of the registration fee is to be made by June 7th 2024 through bank transfer to:

From outside Sweden

Bank: Danske Bank
BIC/SWIFT-kod: DABASESX
IBAN: SE84 1200 0000 0128 1011 1197

From Sweden

Bank: Swedbank AB (publ)
Bankgironummer: 5048-1100
BIC/SWIFT-kod: SWEDSESS
IBAN: SE98 8000 0890 1176 4485 3892

NB! Please remember to tag your transfer with your full name, and reference code "261 SIG9"

*EARLI membership - To qualify for the discounted member rates at the conference, you must be a current EARLI/JURE member or ensure that your EARLI membership is up to date. Once your EARLI membership for the year 2024 has been paid and approved by the EARLI office, you will be eligible to register at the EARLI/JURE member conference fee.

Please be aware that to update or establish a new JURE membership, you must provide proof of your JURE status via email to the EARLI office.

The early bird registration deadline is May 15th, 2024. Be sure to register before this date to take advantage of reduced conference fees. Presenters must complete their registration by May 1st, 2024. The final registration deadline is June 7th, 2024.

**Non-member rate junior - Non-member current PhD candidates or students are welcome to the conference. However, to qualify for the non-member junior rate, you must provide proof of your status via email to the conference committee. Please provide documentation of your current study status as indicated in your transcript of records, ensuring that the transcript is no older than one month.

Cancellation Policy

Conference Registration Fee: If you cancel before July 1st, 2024, an administration fee of 60% will be applied (resulting in a 40% refund). No refunds will be issued after July 1st, 2024. Cancellations must be made via email to sig09@uu.se.