The British Society for Literature and Science seeks organisers for its annual Winter Symposium. Proposals are invited from PGRs and ECRs for a one-day online event on a discrete theme to take place in or around November 2025. Proposals are due by Friday, July 18, 2025.
Previous themes have included:
· Fat Fictions (2024/5)
· Queer Ecologies (2023)
· The Subterranean Anthropocene (2022)
· Decolonising Literature and Science (2021)
Organisers need not be based in the UK. You need not be a BSLS member to apply (but we encourage you to join!). Collaborative organising teams are welcome. You will need to be based at an institution that can support an online event.
Proposals should be no longer than two sides of A4, and should include:
· details of the organiser(s)
· Proposed theme
· Potential speakers (if known)
· types of papers, panels or sessions to be included
The society defines “literature and science” very broadly, and welcome themes related to environment, medicine, technology, mathematics, and more. The symposium might also cover research training and career advice alongside showcasing ongoing research. It is hoped that each event will have a ‘non-conference’ feel, and include different types of papers, panels, and ways of sharing knowledge.
The BSLS Executive Committee will support the organisers throughout the process in both administrative and technical matters. Details of previous Winter Symposia can be found here.
The BSLS will award around £500 in support of the symposium, which should be free to attend if possible.
Proposals, as well as any questions about the Winter Symposium in advance of proposing an idea, should be directed to Olivia Krauze (okk22@cam.ac.uk).
