International Conference on Youth Work and Youth Studies:
Positivity in Youth Work and Youth Studies

28 - 30 August 2012

Graham Hills Building, 50 Richmond Street, Glasgow

Our seventh international conference crosses disciplinary boundaries to examine research, theories and practices that contribute to youth work and to our understandings of young people in the 21st century.

The conference title, Positivity in Youth Work and Youth Studies: A Celebration of Youth Work and Young People, sets the scene for a conference that is grounded in optimism and hope. There is much to celebrate in the lives of young people who, despite the odds stacked against them, manage to thrive and to lead interesting and creative lives.

It is anticipated that the conference will retain its strong international perspectives and continue to attract presenters from all over the world and from different disciplinary areas. Positivity will be of interest to anyone involved in youth work or youth studies. We are keen to encourage novice and seasoned colleagues, practitioners, researchers and academics, to deliver papers and to join in conversations that are often stimulating and transforming.

Key note speakers include Hans Henrik Knoop, University of Aarus, Jon Ord, University College Plymouth St Mark and St John and Jean Spence, University of Durham.

Please note that the conference language will be English.

Places can be booked at our online shop http://onlineshop.strath.ac.uk/

The Abstract Submission Form is available for download here : Youth Work Abstract Submission Form (3) 

The Conference Leaflet is available for download here :  Youth Work Conference Leaflet

Accommodation is available in the Student Village
     Standard Room - £32.70
     Ensuite Room - £42.00
     (both include full Scottish breakfast)

Contact accommodationglasgow@strath.ac.uk or call 0141 548 3503 to book.