Call for papers: Early Medieval Archaeology Student Symposium. May 2013 Chester (England)

The EMASS conference is coming to Chester next May. The first call for papers is now available. To download information about submitting a paper, session proposal or poster presentation please click the link below. The deadline for submission is March 4th 2013. Conference registration will open on March 11th 2013.



We are delighted to announce that the first call for papers for the Early Medieval Archaeology Student Symposium (EMASS), to be held at the University of Chester, is now open. EMASS is a popular, friendly arena for postgraduate researchers specialising in archaeological and interdisciplinary approaches to the early medieval period in Europe and further afield. We also welcome contributions from researchers contextualising what has been traditionally demarcated as ‘early medieval’ by addressing ‘transitional phases’ either side of AD 4th-12th centuries.
There is no limit to the scope of physical evidence available for discussion. As well as traditional fields of early medieval research, we encourage submissions focussed on the intellectual history and scholarship surrounding early medieval archaeology. Recent discoveries and relevant methodological, theoretical and scientific innovations are similarly encouraged. Chester EMASS also welcomes papers engaging with the use and perception of early medieval evidence in contemporary society through community-led projects, museum-based studies, commercial ventures, and various ethical considerations, amongst many other research avenues.
While EMASS has a history of warmly welcoming early medieval researchers from around the world (and Chester EMASS will be no exception!) please note this is an English language conference.

Sessions, Papers and Posters:

Individual Papers: 20 minutes long followed by a 10 minute discussion (see submission details below)

Sessions: Chester EMASS welcomes the submission of 3-paper sessions on a linked theme (see below for details)

Posters: A1 size plus option to have 3mins to introduce yourself and your poster at the end of a relevant session (see below for details)

*Individual Paper Proposals:
To submit a paper for consideration, please send the following in English to emass2013@hotmail.com :
- Title of paper: 20 words (max.)
- Paper abstract: 250 words (max.)
- Speaker profile: 100 words (max.)
o Your name
o Department and university (if applicable)
o Contact details
o Degree you are currently working towards/recently completed
o Year of study you are currently in
o Briefly outline your postgraduate research
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 4th March 2013

*Session Proposals:
To submit a session for consideration, please send the following in English to emass2013@hotmail.com:
1. Session proposal:
a. Title: 20 words (max.)
b. Proposal: 150 words (max.)
c. Contact details for session organiser as sole point of contact for email correspondence
2. Three paper abstracts for the session:
a. Titles: 20 words each (max.)
b. Abstract: 250 words each (max.) English language only
3. Speaker profiles: 100 words (max.) for each speaker
a. Your name
b. Department and university (if applicable)
c. Degree you are currently working towards/recently completed
d. Year of study you are currently in
e. Briefly outline your postgraduate research
Please submit the session proposal, 3 abstracts and 3 speaker profiles together, attached to one email. All three speakers must have confirmed their attendance by 4th March 2013.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 4th March 2013

Poster Proposals:
Academic posters provide an alternative to presenting a paper at EMASS. They are a means of visually demonstrating your research or project and are often the first step to presenting a conference paper.
Each poster will be displayed during refreshment breaks and lunch. We will also be providing a space on our website where you can elect your poster for electronic display. This will ensure a wider dissemination of your research.
This year we are also giving individuals the option to introduce themselves and their poster at the end of paper sessions. Those presenting posters will be given the option of a 3 minute slot in which they can highlight the key themes of their work and invite discussion during breaks.
To submit a poster for consideration, please send the following in English to emass2013@hotmail.com:
- Title of poster: 20 words (max.)
- Poster abstract: 250 words (max.)
- Speaker profile: 100 words (max.)
o Your name
o Department and university (if applicable)
o Contact details
o Degree you are currently working towards/recently completed
o Year of study you are currently in
o Briefly outline your postgraduate research
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 4th March 2013

Chester EMASS:
- Conference registration will open on 11th March 2013
- For up-to-the-minute news connect to us directly at:
o www.emass.org.uk
o EMASS on Facebook
o EMASS on Twitter
o Email: emass2013@hotmail.com

Chester EMASS is co-organised by Joanne Kirton and Ruth Nugent Department of History & Archaeology, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ, UK.