ICOS-2021: 15th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research ‘Emerging Technologies and Emerging Sports in the COVID-19 Era’ Virtual London, Canada, October 15-16, 2021 |
15th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research ‘Emerging Technologies and Emerging Sports in the COVID-19 Era’
Rescheduled Date and Format
‘Emerging Technologies and Emerging Sports in the COVID-19 Era’
15th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research
Online October 15th - 16th, 2021Western University, International Centre for Olympic Studies
The 15th International Symposium for Olympic Research has been rescheduled and will be hosted by the International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS) as a virtual Symposium on October 15th and 16th, 2021.
Scholars, researchers, students, and professionals interested in the socio-cultural study of the modern Olympic or Paralympic Games are invited to submit abstracts for conference presentations. Papers in the areas of history, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, political science, cultural studies, and sport management, as well as other disciplines that contribute to our cultural understanding of the Olympic and Paralympic Games are particularly encouraged. Proposals for thematic sessions are also invited.
Previously submitted abstracts will automatically be considered by the Program Committee. All abstracts and/or presentations will be published in the ICOS Symposium Proceedings and be considered for publication in our Journal Olympika.
Program Committee: Dr. Angela Schneider (Chair); Dr. Laura Misener; Dr. Robert K. Barney; Dr. Mizuhu Takemura; Dr. Ken Kirkwood
Symposium Organizing Committee: Dr. Glen Belfry (Chair); Dr. David Howe; Dr. Jane Thornton; Mr. Marwan Hellal; Mr. Alan Oldman; Mr. Andrew Pettit
New Abstract submissions:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icos2021
For Confirmation of previous submissions, please contact Mr. Marwan Hellal, Research Assistant, International Centre for Olympic Studies, Western University, London, Canada.mhellal@uwo.ca
Deadline:
The deadline for the new abstract (250 - 300 words) submission is August 21st, 2021. Contributors will be notified about the status of their abstracts by September 15th, 2021.
Fees:
Early registration (by September 20th): 100 CAD
Late registration: 150 CADStudents 45 CAD
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All prices are in Canadian Dollars. All prices are tax exclusive.For more information, please visit our website at uwo.ca/olympic