Submission | VisionsofChange

Please submit your proposal by the proposal submission deadline on March 31, 2022.

Below are some examples of topics you may wish to present on for this year’s Visions of Change conference:

These are only some topics you may wish to address during the conference this year; proposal submissions that fall under the umbrella of this year’s theme are encouraged even if they do not directly address one of the topics listed.

The Visions of Change conference welcomes any proposal submissions for the following presentation formats:

Please, note that time will be set aside for a Q&A session after the presentation(s).

While writing your proposal, all applicants are asked to consider an equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) framework in their submission. Please ensure that you have completed the EDI pledge in your proposal form. More information regarding the EDI framework can be found on the webpage for the University of Calgary’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion here.

If you have any questions about this CFP, please reach out to Berenice Cancino (berenice.cancino@ucalgary.ca) or Xenia Reloba de la Cruz (xenia.relobadelacruz@ucalgary.ca).

Thank you and we look forward to your submissions!

Media and activism

(anti-racism, feminism, anticolonialism, etc.)

Popular culture in the media, and media identities (influencers, etc.)

Representations and power in media

New media industries (social media platforms, etc.)

Digital citizenship

Cinema, documentary, photography, and sound as mediums of change

Short talks (200-word abstract):

A shorter presentation, lasting 5 minutes in duration.

An ideal option for a presenter that desires to share and discuss an idea or research-in-progress work that may not be fully developed or completed.

First-time presenters, senior undergraduate students and MA students are all encouraged to apply.

Long talks (300-word abstract):

A longer presentation, lasting 10-15 minutes in duration. An ideal option for a presenter seeking to share and discuss a more developed analysis on a research topic of their choosing.

We also welcome proposals for alternative formats. Proposal submissions should include a short description of the desired format and time allotment (minimum 5 minutes and maximum 20 minutes) in addition to the accompanying 200-word proposal/abstract.

While it is not guaranteed, we will try our best to accommodate an alternative format.

The digital divide and inequities to access

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