Disability Studies Conference (2024)

Decorative photograph which focuses on a tree in front of the Esther Simpson building in Autumn 2021. The Esther Simpson building, which is where the conference will be held, is out of focus and in the background of the photograph.

We are delighted to announce that the Centre for Disability Studies is launching a new biennial Disability Studies Conference that creates a space where researchers, practitioners, policy makers and activists from around the world to share and debate ideas, research and challenges in and for Disability Studies.

The next Disability Studies conference will take place from 3rd to 5th September 2024 on the University of Leeds campus.

The conference is now fully booked.

There is a virtual attendance option where the conference app can be used to watch recorded presentations, uploaded material from presenters and other contributors and the opportunity to network and connect with other participants within in the app.

The call for papers has now closed and submissions are under review.

If you would like more information about the conference or to be added to the conference mailing list please email cdsconference@leeds.ac.uk