Conference Programme

An overview of the conference schedule can be found here - full details of the programme will be published soon.

While we will make every effort to adhere to the stated timings, please be aware that minor adjustments may occur.

The schedule of Parallel Sessions will be released soon.

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Thursday 6 November 2025  |  Online

A Zoom link will be circulated for the online conference day no later than Tuesday 4 November.

10:00 - 10:10 GMTWelcome & guide to the 2025 conference | Claire Penketh & Michele Gregson   
10:10 - 10:50 GMTKeynote address | Jorge Lucero
10:50 - 11:05 GMTBreak
11:05 - 12:35 GMTParallel sessions
12:35 - 13:05 GMTBreak
13:05 - 14:45 GMTParallel sessions
14:45 - 15:00 GMTBreak
15:00 - 15:45 GMTKeynote address | Miranda Matthews
15:45 - 16:15 GMTNSEAD President's address | Andy Ash
16:15 - 16:30 GMTClosing comments

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Friday 7 November 2025

Please note that there will be a pause in the programme on this day to allow time for delegates and speakers to travel to Bristol.

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Saturday 8 November 2025  |  UWE Bristol & Arnolfini

The in-person day of the conference will take place at UWE Bristol and Arnolfini, Bristol's International Centre for the Contemporary Arts.

Registration will be located in the foyer of the Arnolfini.

09:00 - 09:30 GMTRegistration & welcome refreshments
09:30 - 09:50 GMTWelcome | Jacqueline Butler (Dean, School of Arts UWE) & Claire Penketh
09:50 - 10:35 GMTKeynote address | Emese Hall
10:35 - 10:50 GMTBreak
10:50 - 12:50 GMTParallel sessions
12:50 - 13:40 GMTLunch
13:40 - 15:10 GMTParallel sessions
15:10 - 15:25 GMTBreak
15:25 - 16:10 GMTKeynote address | Neil Mulholland
16:10 - 16:45 GMTPanel discussion
16:45 - 17:00 GMTClosing comments