[Bups-l] Notice of the BUPS Annual Conference & First CFP

[Joe Cunningham]

Notice of BUPS Annual Conference 2007 and First Call for Papers
 
The British Undergraduate Philosophy Society is very happy to announce that the BUPS Annual Conference 2007 will be held from Friday 14th – Sunday 16th of September 2007 at St. Catherine’s College, University of Cambridge.
 
Our keynote speaker will be Professor Quassim Cassam, widely known for his work on various areas of epistemology and philosophy of mind, particularly on the nature of transcendental philosophy.
 
You will have the opportunity to hear and discuss a cross section of undergraduate papers on a variety of topics, selected for their academic excellence and clarity by professional philosophers. The conference is non-profit-making: the cost of registration for the conference and two night’s accommodation with breakfast is 58 UKP. The cost of registration for the conference without accommodation is 18 UKP. An extra night’s bed and breakfast can be purchased for Thursday 13th and/or Sunday 16th at the cost of 28UKP per night. Registration will close on Friday August 31st.
 
To register, via post or through our online booking system, or for more information about the British Undergraduate Philosophy Society, please visit our website – www.bups.org. Enquiries to info at bups.org
 
Call for Papers
 
Undergraduates at UK or Irish Universities are invited to submit papers of 2,000-2,500 words (15-20 minutes reading time).
 
Papers should be:
. carefully structured and clearly written
. argumentative rather than merely descriptive
 
Your audience will be fellow undergraduates: expect discussion to be focused, but relaxed and friendly. Outstanding papers from the conference will be offered publication in our academic journal, the BJUP (www.bups.org/BJUP). Papers should be submitted via email to submit at bups.org and should be prepared for blind review with a separate cover sheet giving name, affiliation, contact details and paper title. The deadline for submission is Friday August 17th at noon. Authors who make the short list are expected to be reachable after this date. Submission enquiries to info at bups.org.
 
If you know anyone else who would be interested, please spread the word. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
 
Joe Cunningham
pp. The BUPS Committee.
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