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Saturday, March 22, 2025

Applied research International Conference on Business, Humanities, Gender, & Diversity 2025 London, U.K

Presentations

Panel discussions

Speeches by Dignitaries

Networking Tea/ Coffee

Working Lunch

DAY 2 - King's Awards 2025, House of Lords, British Parliament, London, U.K - 22nd July 2025

MORNING:

Sightseeing Tour of River Thames Cruise including

5 Piers of the River

Palace of Westminster

London Eye

Southbank Centre

Greenwich – Royal Museums

Tower of London

EVENING:

Reception Drinks

Networking

Performance by the traditional British artist

Speeches by the dignitaries from British Higher Education and Politics

Awards distribution Ceremony

Photoshoots

Dinner

Performance by Samantha Tauber – Oxford Award 2024 winner (virtual reality genius and musician)

Group photographs

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Important Dates:

Abstract submission deadline: 1st May 2025

Abstract feedback: within 7-10 working days

Early bird registration deadline: 10th May 2025

Regular registration deadline: 10th June 2025

Late registration deadline: 15th July 2025

Conference dates: 21st – 22nd July 2025

Venue: King's College London (KCL)

House of Lords, British Parliament, London, U.K

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Additional Benefits

Present:

Present to an international audience, and receive a certificate of presentation

Engage with audience members through Q&A sessions

Get LIVE feedback from your peers in the audience and Conference-Chairperson

Publish:

Publish your Final Paper in the Conference Proceedings, indexed with an ISBN

ARICON Conference Proceedings are registered by Nielsen, U.K and available at The British Library, U.K

Have your paper listed, indexed, and searchable online in the Research Archive

Have your name published in the Conference Programme as a presenter

Participate:

Share, comment, and discuss your presentation with peers from around the world

Participate in plenary presentations and special sessions Zoom

Breakout Room (Zoom) available for Panel Discussion

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Aging and Social Change: Fifteenth Interdisciplinary Conference, Norrköping, Sweden + Online

THE JOURNAL OF AGING AND SOCIAL CHANGE

The Journal of Aging and Social Change is an international journal for aging research. It features articles on the dynamic interplay between aging and society, exploring advances in social and behavioral science on aging, life course, and social change, involving (but not limited to) gerontology, sociology, demography, psychology, economics, communication science, education, epidemiology, public health, biology, nursing, and medicine. The Journal of Aging and Social Change is devoted to multi and

interdisciplinary research that centers around social and behavioral science, as well as to disciplinary approaches that are compatible and advantageous beyond merely discipline-specific discourses.

Articles published in The Journal of Aging and Social Change focus on theoretical, conceptual, and/or methodological advances in the field; on the growth of empirical knowledge about age and aging in an increasingly diverse and changing global society; as well as on the impact and relevance of knowledge about aging for policies and the global society.

Founded: 2018 (Volume 8)

ISSN: 2576-5310 (Print)

ISSN: 2576-5329 (Online)

LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2018201125

DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2576-5310/CGP

Frequency: Biannual

Language: English

Editor: Andreas Motel-Klingebiel, Department for Social and Welfare Studies, Linköping University, Sweden

Indexing: Psychology (Cabell's)Sociology (Cabell's) // SocINDEX (EBSCO) // SocINDEX with Full Text

(EBSCO) // Sociology Source International (EBSCO)// The Australian Research Council (ARC)

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ABOUT US

Founded in 2011, the Aging & Social Change Research Network is a forum for discussion of challenges and opportunities for a rapidly growing segment of the population worldwide. The process of aging is a concern for individuals, families, communities, and nations. The social context of aging provides a rich background for community dialogue on this, one of the critical questions of our time. We aim to traverse a

broad terrain, sometimes technically and other times socially oriented, sometimes theoretical and other times practical in their perspective, and sometimes reflecting dispassionate analysis while at other times suggesting interested strategies for action. Our aim is to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. As a Research Network, we are

defined by our scope and concerns and motivated to build strategies for action framed by our shared themes and tensions.

https://agingandsocialchange.com/about

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RELATED CONFERENCES

We also offer related thematic events in our other Research Networks that you might be able to attend in-person. This way we build for our Research Network Members flexible, and at the same time resilient, spaces for communication, engagement, and participation.

View other Common Ground Research Networks conferences:

https://cgnetworks.org/conferences/conference-calendar

Enquiries: support@cgnetworks.org

Web address: https://agingandsocialchange.com/2025-conference

ARCHDESIGN '25 / XII. International Architectural Design Conference

13th June 2025

Istanbul, Turkey

All abstracts will be selected according to double-blind reviews, and presented papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings E-Book with an ISBN number.

Enquiries: info@dakam.org

Web address: https://www.dakamconferences.org/archdesign

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Sacred Arts 2025: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression and Ritual

development of iconography and other art of religious significance? How can archaeological findings tell us more about the history of the sacred in our psyche?

We welcome 15-minute presentations of either academic or creative form.

Central topics include, but are not limited to:

- Iconography: process, meaning, making, and using

- Calligraphy

- Ekphrastic responses to sacred art (such as icons)

- Art-based rituals in spiritual practice

- Cross-cultural interactions and influences

- Archaeological discoveries through these artefacts

- Modes of interaction between different cultures/faiths in the creation and use of artefacts with religious significance

- Spiritual architecture

- Special processes and techniques in iconography

- Renovation of artefacts

- Sacred music

- Food in religious practice

- Religious sculpture

- Classicism and neo-classicist approaches to religion through art

- The Renaissance

- Religious symbols in art of ancient civilizations

- The contemporary use of ancient religious symbols in art, fashion, and rituals

- Comparative religion

- Religious manuscripts

- Interdisciplinary conversations

- Consciousness and the imaginal realm

- Archetypal expressions

- Spiritual symbolism

- Mythology as methodology

- Alchemical symbolism

Held at the University of Oxford (as well as online), this two-day hybrid conference will take place on 10-11 May, 2025.

Presenters may either share academic papers and/or creative work (poetry, prose, photography, music, painting, etc.), as we highly encourage arts-based research, as well as research which stimulates reflection on creativity, image, symbol and archetype.

Please fill out our proposal form (by March 22, 2025) on https://forms.gle/D38qMGfNvmaGegJm9

We will be announcing our plenary speakers and the full programme of the conference will be ready after the presenters are selected.

Organised by: London Arts-Based Research Centre

Enquiries: conferences@labrc.co.uk

Web address: https://labrc.co.uk/2024/11/17/sacred-arts-2025/

2025 Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics and Finance 'LIVE'

11th to 12th December 2025

Singapore

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore

Mark your calendars for a groundbreaking event that blends cutting-edge economics insights with state-of-the-art technology! The 2025 Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics and Finance (APEF 2025), organized by East Asia Research and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and Loughborough University, UK, will be a hybrid conference happening in Singapore from 11-12 December 2025.

In celebration of East Asia Research's 10th anniversary, this year's APEF 2025 is redefining global collaboration by introducing an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) Meetup. This innovative feature provides a first-of-its-kind networking experience, seamlessly connecting both virtual and in-person attendees. With the academic endorsement of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and Loughborough University, UK, APEF 2025 is set to be a landmark event for professionals, researchers, and students in Economics and Finance.

A Game-Changing Event Like No Other

Highlights of APEF 2025 include:

- VR Meetup: Revolutionizing networking by enabling immersive connections among attendees, whether in-person or online.

- Dr Ian Tim Heazlewood Best Paper Award: Honouring the most impactful Economics paper with this prestigious accolade.

- Career Fair: Providing free display opportunities for academic institutions and creating meaningful connections between recruiters and Economics PhD candidate.

- Global Networking: A platform to foster enduring collaborations with leading experts, innovators, and peers shaping the future of Economics.

Join the Movement

Don't miss this transformative event where economics meets technology, and innovation meets opportunity.

Visit https://apef.ear.com.sg/ for registration and additional information.

Publishing Opportunity

Publish in the Book, 'Economics and Finance Readings - Selected Papers from Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics & Finance', to be published by Springer Nature Pte Ltd (2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2017, 2016 edition). All accepted abstracts will be published in 'Asia-Pacific Conference on Economics & Finance 2025 Programme & Abstract Book'. 2022 edition is SCOPUS indexed!

Enquiries: anthonytan@ear.com.sg

Web address: https://apef.ear.com.sg

Sponsored by: East Asia Research, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Loughborough University, UK

Brochure: https://apef.ear.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APEF-2025-Brochure-v1.pdf

P.S. If you are representing an Association or an Institute of Higher Learning and would like to be a conference partner or set up a complimentary 6ft by 3ft display table at our conference to recruit talented PhD candidates in attendance, please get in touch with us now!

Enquiries: anthonytan@ear.com.sg

Web address: https://apef.ear.com.sg

The Function of Beauty: A Transdisciplinary Conference

24th to 25th April 2025

London, United Kingdom

Richmond Park (Pembroke Lodge) London, United Kingdom

And online

Proposal deadline: March 16, 2025

Call for Papers:

What is the role of beauty in our lives, and how does it shape our world? What can it teach us, and what does it offer? Fyodor Dostoevsky famously declared that "beauty will save the world," while Plato observed that "in the presence of beauty, we are moved to contemplate the divine." From ancient philosophers to contemporary thinkers, beauty has been celebrated, debated, and reimagined across cultures, disciplines, and eras. It has been examined through various lenses, including philosophy, psychology, sociology, politics, the arts, the sciences, spirituality, and both historical and contemporary cultures.

This conference invites scholars, creatives, and practitioners to explore the function of beauty from diverse interdisciplinary perspectives, examining its impact on art, society, science, the environment, and beyond. We welcome proposals for 15-minute presentations, panel discussions, creative works, and workshops. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives

- Exploring aesthetic theories from classical to postmodern thought.

- The ethics of beauty.

- How beauty shapes moral and ethical values in society.

- The sublime and the beautiful.

- Revisiting historical distinctions and their relevance today.

- Psychological and cognitive approaches.

- The purpose of beauty: a philosophical inquiry.

The Psychology of Beauty

- Investigating how beauty impacts mental well-being and emotional states.

- Cognitive mechanisms of aesthetic appreciation.

- How the brain perceives and processes beauty.

- Beauty and the uncanny.

- The interplay between attraction and unease in aesthetics.

Sociocultural and Political Dimensions

- Beauty as power.

- Examining beauty's role in societal hierarchies, privilege, and influence.

- Cultural constructs of beauty.

- How different societies define and value beauty.

- The politics of beauty.

- Investigating beauty standards, inclusivity, and their societal impact.

- Artistic and creative interpretations.

The Role of Beauty in Art

- Historical and contemporary uses of beauty in artistic practice.

- Beauty in the avant-garde.

- Challenging traditional notions of beauty through experimental art.

- Beauty and the everyday.

- Finding beauty in ordinary, mundane, or overlooked aspects of life.

- Scientific and technological angles.

The Biology of Beauty

- Evolutionary theories of beauty and attraction.

- Beauty in the age of artificial intelligence.

- How AI and machine learning create and define beauty.

- Mathematics of beauty.

- Exploring symmetry, the Golden Ratio, and patterns in natural and human-made forms.

- Environmental and ecological connections.

Ecological Beauty

- The relationship between aesthetics and environmental conservation.

- Beauty in chaos.

- Exploring fractals, natural disasters, and the paradox of beauty in destruction.

- Sustainable beauty.

- Aesthetics in design and architecture promoting sustainability.

- Literary and cultural studies.

Beauty and Narrative

- The role of beauty in storytelling, mythology, and literature.

- Beauty in popular culture.

- How media and entertainment shape and reflect societal aesthetics.

- The ugly beautiful.

- Contradictions in beauty, grotesque aesthetics, and their cultural significance.

- Health, wellness, and spirituality.

Healing through Beauty:

- The therapeutic role of beauty in art therapy, nature therapy, and holistic wellness.

- Beauty and sacred spaces.

- Exploring spiritual connections to beauty in architecture, ritual, and art.

- Contemporary challenges and debates.

The Commodification of Beauty:

- Critiques of beauty industries and consumer culture.

- Digital beauty.

- The impact of social media and digital tools on perceptions of beauty.

- The future of beauty.

- Speculating on evolving definitions and values of beauty in the Anthropocene.

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit a 250-word abstract along with a short bio on this form by March 16, 2025:

https://forms.gle/2AAPUmnk4SPZv67f8

Organised by: London Arts-Based Research Centre

Enquiries: conferences@labrc.co.uk

Web address: https://labrc.co.uk/2025/01/10/the-function-of-beauty/

ICSD 2025: 13th International Conference on Sustainable Development

ICSD 2025: 13th International Conference on Sustainable Development

10th to 11th September 2025

Rome, Italy

The International Conference on Sustainable Development is organized by the European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with CIT University.

The 13th ICSD 2025 is inspired from the critical challenge of human, environmental, and economic sustainability concerning the present and future generations in a global-scale context.

The Conference venue is:

Roma Eventi, Congress Center, Pontifical Gregorian University of Rome Piazza della Pilotta, 4, Rome, Italy

13th ICSD 2025 will be an excellent opportunity to share your ideas and research findings relevant to Sustainability Science, through the European network of academics. Accepted full papers will be published in indexed Journal and Proceedings.

Enquiries: icsd@ecsdev.org

Web address: https://ecsdev.org/conference/13th-icsd-2025