About ProPEL
ProPEL is a collaborative, multi-professional international network, launched in 2010 at the University of Stirling, to promote research and knowledge exchange in issues of professional education, practice and learning. Conferences draw scholars from a range of countries, disciplines and theoretical orientations. More information and updates are available on the blog ProPEL Matters.
Conference theme
The main theme of the conference this year is Provocations and Possibilities. We are particularly keen to shine a light on the unspoken, unseen, unasked and intangible during this conference. We invite you to uncover and examine these from multiple perspectives and to contemplate future directions, opportunities and potential. Our aim is to foster as much conversation between delegates as possible. Thus, we welcome a diverse range (eg conceptual, empirical, and methodological) of submissions that provoke, propose and problematise professional learning and professions.
The conference has 10 sub-themes:
- Sites of professional work
- Digital disruptions, learning and technologies
- Ethics and responsibilities (re)imagined
- Space | Time | Materiality
- Knowledge and ignorance
- Questioning professions and professionals
- Methodologies and methods
- Professional education
- Learning in practice
- What is becoming or what questions aren’t we asking?
Call for Papers
We welcome submissions for: Individual papers, Symposia (for three or more presenters who all focus on the same theme) and Posters (poster presenters will be also invited to present their research in 3 minute thesis (3MT) presentation). Your 250 word abstract for papers, posters and 3MTs, or 1000 word abstract for symposia, should be submitted by 3 April 2019.
Keynote speakers
The keynote speakers are all distinguished researchers in the professional learning, education and practice field:
- Professor Silvia Gherardi
- Professor Stephen Kemmis
- Professor Margaret Somerville
Important dates
- Deadline for abstract submission (extended): 3 April 2019
- Notification of abstract review: 31 May 2019
- Registration opens: 01 June 2019
- Deadline for submitting refereed papers: 20 July 2019
- Early bird registration closes: 31 July 2019
- Deadline for submitting non-referred papers: 30 September 2019
- Deadline for presenter registration: 05 October 2019
- Conference: 09-11 December 2019 (Welcome: 08 December)
Special Issue of Studies in Continuing Education
Studies in Continuing Education has agreed to produce a special issue in conjunction with the conference, as it did for the previous ProPEL conference. Papers should align with the conference theme and conform to the requirements of the journal. Normal refereeing processes will apply.
Registration
The registration system will open to coincide with notification of abstract review decisions. Registration includes welcome drinks reception, morning and afternoon snacks, and lunch on each of the main conference days. The registration fees (in Australian $ AUD) are:
Early bird registration fee (before 31 July 2019)
Academic: AUD$695; Student: AUD$450
Registration fee (from 1 August 2019)
Academic: AUD$750; Student: AUD$550
Day rate
All day participants / day: AUD$400
Delegates are invited to a Conference Dinner, paid for separately. Details coming soon.
Student Scholarships
The international journal Studies in Continuing Education is sponsoring four student scholarships for the ProPel2019 Conference. Two scholarships will be available for International students – up to AUD$4,000 and two scholarships will be available to domestic students – up to AUD$2,000.
To be eligible you need:
- To be a full-time doctoral student (include a letter of support from your supervisor)
- Submit an abstract of 800 words
- Have no access to other funding for the ProPEL2019 Conference
To apply, submit the application form by 20 April 2019. The applicants will be advised of the outcome by 31 May 2019.
Conference venue
The Conference is held in beautiful sunny Sydney, the gateway to Australia, in December. Here are more details on travel, accommodation and location.
Looking forward to seeing you in Sydney, Australia in December 2019. If you have any questions, please email: propeladmin@uts.edu.au. Follow us on Twitter updates on #ProPEL2019.