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

Sacred Arts: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression and Ritual 11th to 12th May 2024 Online and Birkbeck, University of London This transdisciplinary conference aims to bring together researchers, creatives, experts, and students interested in the role that religious artefacts and rituals can play in our perception of the sacred. Enquiries: conferences@labrc.co.uk Web address: https://labrc.co.uk/2024/02/09/sacred-arts/ Sponsored by: London Arts-Based Research Centre Call for Papers Ever since the dawn of time, there has been an art-based approach to spirituality. People have created and developed ritualistic relationships with artefacts in order to help them understand, express, and communicate with the divine. From jewellery to iconography, music, garments, sculptures, architecture, incense, and more, these objects of art have encapsulated and preserved religious symbols and traditions over many generations. This conference aims to bring together researchers, postgraduate students, and creatives interested in the role that religious artefacts and rituals can play in our perception of the sacred. In this transdisciplinary forum, we will be sharing ideas relating to all aspects of art and the divine, especially regarding matter, materials, and materiality in religious cultures throughout the ages. Art is associated with religious traditions around the world, and sacred objects/artefacts (such as icons, sculptures, jewellery, garments, architecture, etc.) have the capacity to depict and describe archetypal, spiritual concepts and religious content through matter. We would like to explore topics revolving around the connection between religions and material culture, especially in observing the relationships between people and sacred artefacts, whether these relationships are of spiritual, informative, creative, scientific or ekphrastic nature. We would like to explore the following questions: How can religious artefacts shape our understanding of the divine? What type of ekphrastic responses may be generated between different mediums of religious art? What factors come into play in the making and 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 London, Birkbeck (as well as online), this two-day hybrid conference will take place on 11-12 May, 2024. The first day, May 11 will be at Birkbeck (for both in-person and online presentations), and the second day, May 12 will be held fully online. 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 on https://forms.gle/4sEr597f8ZPB6AJZ6 by April 1, 2024. We will be announcing our plenary speakers and the full programme of the conference will be ready after the presenters are selected. Registration fees: In-person participation: £165 Virtual participation: £90 Enquiries: conferences@labrc.co.uk

38th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities

38th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities 21st to 22nd November 2024 Washington, DC, United States of America We are pleased to invite you to attend the 38th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities organized by the Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies at American University in Washington, DC, USA, on November 21-22, 2024. The Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies (RAIS) provides a dynamic and supportive platform for both experienced and emerging scholars to present their research, engage in vibrant discussions, receive valuable feedback, gain fresh perspectives, and make a meaningful contribution to the fields of social sciences and humanities. Mark your calendar and don't miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute. The accepted papers will be published in the RAIS Conference Proceedings with ISSN 2578-8574 and will be indexed in Google Scholar, IDEAS/RePEc, Econpapers, CEEOL, etc. IMPORTANT DATES Abstract deadline: October 1, 2024 Full paper deadline: October 10, 2024 Notification of acceptance/rejection: 1 week after submission Early Bird Registration deadline: September 5, 2024 Normal Registration deadline: October 20, 2024 Registration deadlines: October 20, 2024 Conference Days: November 21-22, 2024 CONFERENCE TOPICS Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to: Management and Business Studies Economics, History of Economics, Law, Jurisprudence Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy Science and Technology Studies Communication Studies Religious Studies, History Artificial Intelligence Politics and International Relations Demography and Social Statistics Education, Social Anthropology Linguistics and Languages Social Policy, Social Work, and Social History Methods and Computing, Development Studies Geography and Environmental Planning You are invited to submit your article to contribute in the area of Social Sciences and Humanities. Enquiries: contact.rais.education@gmail.com Web address: https://rais.education/november-2024/ Visit our website https://rais.education/ to see all 2024 RAIS Conferences

2024 Asia-Singapore Conference on Sport Science LIVE

Who else wants an in-person conference? 2024 Asia-Singapore Conference on Sport Science 'LIVE' (ACSS2024) 3-4 December 2024 Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore Now is the best time to plan your trip to Singapore, one of the most Instagrammable places on earth! We're pleased to announce that Asia-Singapore Conference on Sport Science (ACSS 2024), organized by East Asia Research and supported by Southern Cross University, Australia, will be a hybrid conference happening in Singapore from December 3-4, 2024! ACSS 2024, themed "A Multidisciplinary Approach to Enhance Sport Performance", the two-day Conference will offer participants the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and best practices in the world of Sport Science. Leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars will attend to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Sport Science. We encourage research papers and training approaches based on integrating different disciplines applied in Sport Science to enhance sport performance to be submitted to the conference. Expect presentations on the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered, and solutions adopted in the fields of Sport Science. Join us for ACSS 2024 at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore and walk away with powerful knowledge that will empower you to forge the path for the future of Sport Science. Limited seating may apply. 'BUY TICKET' now. Don't wait - this rate won't last long! Special theme for ACSS: 'A Multidisciplinary Approach to Enhance Sport Performance' We welcome all papers on the topic of Sport Science to be presented at ACSS 2024. Authors are invited to submit their full papers to publish in the book, 'Conference Proceedings 2024 Asia-Singapore Conference on Sport Science - Practical challenges encountered in sport and solutions adopted in Sport Science.' We are seeking publication with Springer Nature Pte Ltd. All accepted abstracts will be published in 'Asia-Singapore Conference on Sport Science 2024 Programme and Abstract Book'. ACSS Keynote Speakers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mike Climstein (FASMF, FACSM, FAAESS), Southern Cross University Australia Assoc. Prof. Dr. Stephen Burns, Physical Education and Sports Science, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University Asst. Prof. Dr. John Komar, Physical Education and Sports Science, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University Dr. Ian Heazlewood, Sport Science Institute Enquiries: anthonytan@ear.com.sg Web address: https://acss.ear.com.sg Sponsored by: East Asia Research and Southern Cross University, Australia (P.S. If you are representing an Association or an Institute of Higher Learning and would like to be a conference partner, please get in touch with us. Many benefits await you when joining us!)

EDULEARN24 (16th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies)

EDULEARN24 (16th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies) July, 1st-3rd, 2024 Palma de Mallorca, Spain http://iated.org/edulearn Deadline for abstracts submission is March 14th, 2024. Abstracts should be submitted online at http://iated.org/edulearn/online_submission OVERVIEW You are invited to join the 16th edition of EDULEARN (16th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies) that will be held in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of July 2024. This conference will provide the ideal opportunity to present your projects and experiences to an international audience in three different formats (oral, poster or virtual). Also, it will offer participants an overview of the current situation of education, research and new learning innovations. You will be able to listen to experts from different countries, representing all continents. If you wish to learn more about how education is changing in the world, then do not miss the opportunity to come to EDULEARN24. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION There will be 3 presentation formats: Oral, Poster or Virtual. You can submit your abstracts proposals until March 14th, 2024 (included) Abstracts should be submitted on-line at http://iated.org/edulearn/online_submission TOP FIVE REASONS TO ATTEND EDULEARN24 - Present your paper in one of the largest international conferences on education - Interact with international educators and technologists for future cooperation - Meet 800 participants from more than 80 countries. - Learn about education innovations and strategies in 70+ thematic sessions and workshops. - Publish your paper in EDULEARN24 Proceedings. PUBLICATIONS - All accepted contributions will be indexed in the IATED Digital Library to form part of our database of innovative projects in Education and Technology. - The papers will be indexed in Crossref and a DOI number will be assigned to each accepted contribution. IMPORTANT DEADLINES - Abstract Submission Deadline: March 14th, 2024. (included) - Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: April 11th, 2024. - Final Paper Submission Deadline: May 9th, 2024. (included) - Registration deadline for authors: May 9th, 2024. (included) - Conference Dates: Palma de Mallorca (Spain), July 1st-3rd, 2024. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION - Participants wishing to take part in the conference, but who are unable to attend in-person, will be able to submit their abstracts and papers to the EDULEARN24 proceedings. - Not only this, but authors participating virtually will also have their presentations uploaded onto the conference website and the Technical Program. - Virtual participants will have the chance to network with other participants, as well as take advantage of the option to live chat to discuss the themes of the conference and authors' findings. - Registered virtual authors will have access to the EDULEARN24 Proceedings, their participation certificate and authors' certificates. VENUE In addition to your participation in EDULEARN24, you will have the opportunity to visit Palma de Mallorca. The capital of the island of Mallorca enjoys an excellent climate all year round. Known for its sun and beach tourism, it also has an attractive historic quarter, and its monuments are well worth visiting. The landscape of the island is full of coves, beaches, pine forests and cliffs on the coast. The variety of landscape and culture invites visitors to explore every corner of the island and to enjoy its unique local gastronomy. Palma is a very accessible city: its airport offers a wide range of international flights. We look forward to seeing you in Palma. Enquiries: edulearn24@iated.org Website: http://iated.org/edulearn

The 7th International Conference on Future Education 2024

Future Education Conference 2024 THE 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FUTURE EDUCATION 2024 "Using Modern Technologies to Improve Education" 11th - 12th July 2024 | Bangkok, Thailand Website: https://futureofedu.co/ Hosting Partner: South-South Triangular Education Consortium (SSTEC) Academic Partners: University of Debrecen, Hungary City College of Calamba University of Technology Mara, Malaysia Lourdes College, Philippines Loc Nguyen's Academic Network, Vietnam Federal College of Education (Technical), Nigeria Philippine Christian University, Philippine Open University Malaysia Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya Experience the evolution of education at the forefront of innovation - Step into the future of education at the 7th International Conference on Future Education 2024, which will take place from 11th - 12th July 2024, both physically in Bangkok, Thailand, and via a Hybrid Platform. As a hub for the most influential educators, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the globe, Future Education 2024 is a melting pot of pioneering ideas and actionable solutions in education. Main Conference Tracks: Technology and Innovation Teaching and Learning Intersections of Education Student Populations Education Policy and Structures Psychology, Mind and Brain Education in the Disciplines Mathematics and STEM Education View more tracks at - https://futureofedu.co/call-for-papers/ Abstract Submission Deadline: 27th February 2024 Submit Your Abstract via the website: https://futureofedu.co/abstract-guidelines/#submit-abstract Or dilki.s@tiikm.com Register on - https://futureofedu.co/online-registration/ Conference Chair Dr. Brian D. Beitzel Professor of Educational Psychology School of Education and Human Ecology State University of New York College, Oneonta New York, USA Keynote Speaker Elliott Masie President and CEO Chair, MASIE Learning Foundation and MASIE Productions Learning Innovator USA Dr. Rattasit Sukhahuta Vice President, Digital Technology at Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Ronald A. Gonzales, LPD, PhD The College President City College of Calamba Laguna, Philippines Future Education Conference 2024 provides you with the following FREE Publication Opportunities Peer Reviewed Journal Publication - The Journal of Educators Online - Online ISSN: 1547-500X - Editor in chief: B. Jean Mandernach, PhD; Grand Canyon University, USA - Abstracted/ Indexed in Scopus, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), EBSCO, DOAJ, Elsevier BV, ASCI-DatabaseOnline ISSN: 2047-6973 - Editor in Chief: Samir Chatterjee, Claremont Graduate University, USA Daniel Gartner, Cardiff University, UK Kathy Kotiadis, Kent Business School, UK - The Educational Forum - Online ISSN: 1938-8098 - Editor in chief: Monica Taylor – Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey - Emily J. Klein – Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey - Abstracted/ Indexed in Scopus, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), PubMed, ProQuest, Elsevier BV - Action Learning: Research and Practice - Online ISSN: 1476-7341 - Editor in chief: George Boak - Abstracted/ Indexed in indexed in Australian Education Index (AEI), Australian Research Council (ARC) Ranked Journal List, British Education Index, EBSCO, Scopus *No Submission or Publication Charges for Supporting Journals Other Publication Opportunities All full papers sent for Conference Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Future Education 2024 will be subjected to a double-blind reviewing process and will be electronically published in open access with an ISSN number 2513-258X in the proceedings with a DOI Number (DOI prefix: 10.17501). PUBLISH HELP A breakthrough free TIIKM project to make your research publication possible. Preliminary reviews for your full paper with the world-class publication "Steering Committee" prior to the conference. One of the major issues faced by novice researchers/authors in the present is the lack of perspectives to improve writing for academic publications. "PUBLISHelp" is introduced by TIIKM to help authors develop their full papers before the conference. Once the request has been made, a steering committee member will be assigned to provide the author with developmental comments for the improvement of the full paper. Our main goal is to assist our conference participants to keep one step ahead to improve their valuable research papers. Program Highlights and Opportunities Available in Future Education Conference 2024 - FREE Publication and Free Review Support for Full Paper Publication - Opportunity to Publish in High Ranked Supporting Journals and Open Access for Proceedings with OJS - Access to 2-Day Conference Program (All Sessions, Workshops, Panel Discussions) - Publication Workshop - Networking Opportunities - Awards for Best Presenters - Travel around Bangkok-Thailand ** Since you are a subscriber of Conal Conference Alerts, we would like to offer a 10% discount on the registration fees. Please submit your abstract on or before 27th February 2024 to claim this offer. Use promo code FOECC#015 when you submit the paper. ** This great knowledge-sharing platform is also open for non-presenters! Join the interactive audience and REGISTER NOW! We look forward to your responses and kindly request that you disseminate this email to your colleagues. Contact us: International Conference Coordinator – Ms. Dilki Sewmini The International Institute of Knowledge Management 531/18, Kotte Road | Pita Kotte | Zip Code 10100 | Sri Lanka Tel: +94 11799 2022 Direct Contact (WhatsApp): +94741523423 Email: dilki.s@tiikm.com

ICSD 2024: 12th International Conference on Sustainable Development

ICSD 2024: 12th International Conference on Sustainable Development 11th to 12th September 2024 Rome, Italy 12th ICSD 2024 will be an excellent opportunity to share your ideas and research findings relevant to the 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/12th-icsd-2024 Sponsored by: European Center of Sustainable Development - CIT University

Renaissance Resonances: Across Time, Across Disciplines (A Transdisciplinary Conference)

Renaissance Resonances: Across Time, Across Disciplines (A Transdisciplinary Conference)20th to 21st April 2024London, United Kingdom

Enquiries: info@labrc.co.ukWeb address: https://labrc.co.uk/2024/02/04/renaissance/Sponsored by: London Arts-Based Research Centre
Call for Papers:
This transdisciplinary conference invites academics, creatives, practitioners, and students to look at how the Renaissance influences culture today, from the sciences to the arts, and anything in between. In exploring the different transdisciplinary approaches to the Renaissance and its relevance today, this event aims to look at the interstices between the Renaissance and contemporary artwork, literary pieces, performances, music, film, science, and the ways in which these interact with history, politics and culture.
"Renaissance", meaning "re-birth", refers to the breaking free from the Middle Ages and founding the modern world as we know it today, mainly through the transdisciplinarity of its artists and scientists. The world owes many of its inventions to the Renaissance (like the pencil by the Bernacottis, the printing press by Gutenberg, the airplane by Leonardo da Vinci, and the microscope by Galileo), which also influenced art, literature, and drama (as we see in the case of Shakespeare and the Renaissance masters like Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, and Donatello). So perhaps, the influence of the Renaissance goes beyond the names of the Ninja Turtles!
Presenters may either share academic papers and/or creative work (poetry, prose, photography, music, painting, performance, etc.), as we highly encourage arts-based research. Please fill out the proposal form by March 15, 2024 (and kindly indicate whether you need an early response for travel plans).Proposal form can be found on: https://forms.gle/kFoQeEt2A1nmadceA
The conference theme will have two tracks:
- Renaissance Europe- Shakespeare
For either track, we welcome 15-minute presentations on topics including (but certainly not limited to) the following:
**For the "Renaissance Europe" track:
- Archetypal themes and patterns in Renaissance art- Renaissance-inspired historical novels- Modern adaptations of iconic Renaissance paintings, such as Botticelli's Birth of Venus- Relevance of medieval alchemy today- Arab Spain- Renaissance Florence- Comparative art history- Ekphrastic responses to Renaissance art- Influence of Renaissance architecture- Renaissance-influenced pop music (such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Ariana Grande)- Contemporary Renaissance-inspired painting- The Renaissance-inspired fashion world (Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton, etc.)- Renaissance influences on modern sciences and medicine- Renaissance-inspired photography- Renaissance depictions of magic and the supernatural- Renaissance women
**For the Shakespeare track:
William Shakespeare: the bard, the playwright, the poet, the actor. You probably quote him on a regular basis without even knowing it. Celestial bodies are named after some characters in his plays. His name has become a brand for bookstores, coffee shops, toys, and cigars, and has even been dubbed by literary scholar Doug Lanier as "the Coca-Cola of canonical culture." How relevant is Shakespeare today? And how far has the playwright's ingenuity resonated across generations and disciplines? The enduring popularity and influence of Shakespeare is a clear testimony to his relevance and contributions to the English language, the arts, and even people's behaviour. Shakespeare still has a significant presence in contemporary culture, ad is ever-present within fields of art across all genres and disciplines. Looking at the impact of Shakespeare, we see that he has greatly contributed to shaping society in various ways while inspiring a new generation of contemporary artists and filmmakers!
From coining thousands of words in English, to new concepts, grammatical structures, and phrases, Shakespeare has shaped the language we still use everyday ("all's well that ends well"). He offered timeless themes, and his plays live on again and constantly evolve and remake themselves through modern adaptations in art, theatre, film, and literature, not only because of his fame, but also because of the universality of his themes and characterization.
We welcome 15-minute presentations on topics including (but certainly not limited to):
- Shakespearean archetypes and universal themes- Ideas of space and place- "All the world's a stage": Shakespearean models in characterization and/or drama- Shakespeare as a brand- Concepts of dreams and surrealism- "We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep": Shakespeare-influenced perceptions of different layers of reality- Shakespearean influences in today's fiction (romance, history, thrillers, mysteries, fantasy, sci-fi, etc.)- Innovative ways of teaching Shakespeare- Shakespeare and film- Shakespearean plays as pedagogic tools- Presentation of the environment and climate change- "All's well that ends well": Words, phrases, and aphorisms- "Be not afraid of shadows": Jungian theory and therapy regarding shadow work- The magical and supernatural- "Cruel to be kind": Shakespeare and psychology today- Shakespeare in visual art- Shakespeare in tourism- "the lady doth protest too much": feminist takes on Shakespeare
For inquiries or further information, please contact us on conferences@labrc.co.uk (kindly allow at least 2-3 days response time)
We look forward to receiving your abstracts!