Agents through Time: How Do People “Make History”?
Social Psychological & Historical Research into
Collective Memories, Social Identities & Intergroup Relations
FINAL COST ACTION IS1205 CONFERENCE
University of Limerick, Ireland
July 7-8, 2016
This international conference is organized in the framework of Cost Action IS1205 “Social
Psychological dynamics of historical representations in the enlarged European Union”
(http://costis1205.wix.com/home). The conference is hosted and organized by the
Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, in collaboration with the Department of
History and the Centre for Irish-German Studies, from University of Limerick.
This conference has 3 main objectives:
To create interdisciplinary dialogue between
participants from different fields (particularly between
social psychologists and historians) and national
contexts,
To disseminate research findings on core themes
of interest: the interplay between social
representations of history or collective memories, social
identities, and intergroup relations
To generate knowledge and discussions between
academics and stakeholders on relevant research
findings regarding national histories, political
mobilization, psychological resistance, coping
mechanisms, and the transmission of collective memories.
Invited keynote speakers are internationally renowned
experts:
Prof. Dr. Nyla Branscombe, Pioneer in social psychological
approaches to history based collective emotions, Department
of Psychology, University of Kansas, US
Dr. Brigitte Sion, expert in Performance Studies and Memorial
Practices, Associate researcher at the Switzerland Global
Studies Institute, University of Geneva, Switzerland
COST is supported by the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020
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Prof. Dr. Maria Grever, Director of the Center for Historical
Culture, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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General Information about the Conference
The conference will focus on the relevance of history in contemporary people’s lives. How history is
being represented contributes to shaping current ethnic, national and European identities.
Representations of history elicit group-based emotions that influence behaviours and may lead to
intergroup conflicts or reconciliation in Europe and beyond.
In line with the activities of the COST Action IS1205, the scientific focus of this conference also
revolves around three fundamental ideas. First, our relation with the world is built on
representations that are shaped and shared within social groups. These representations are not only
responsible for our knowledge of the present, but also of the past and future. Secondly, our
knowledge about the world is intertwined with our identities; who we are as individuals or as group
members. Thirdly, our representations of past intergroup relations, especially conflicts, weigh on
current intergroup (e.g. interethnic or international) relations. As a consequence, the transmission of
historical narratives, especially about past intergroup conflicts, is crucial in facilitating or impeding
reconciliation processes.
Submissions are invited in the following
research domains:
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III.
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The role of social cognitive processes in shaping
social representations of history
The contents and structures of social
representations of history and their relation to
ethnic, national or supranational identities
The transmission of social representations of
history through informal narratives or formal
education
The effects of social representations of history on
emotions, attitudes, and intergroup relations
We invite submissions of presentations (individual or in symposia/panels) and posters. Abstracts
for both presentations and posters should be written in English and contain a clear outline of the
argument, the theoretical framework, and, where applicable, methodology, results and conclusions.
The preferred length of the individual abstracts is between 200 and 300 words (the maximum is 300
words). Each participant may submit more than one proposal, but only one paper or poster by the
same first author will be accepted. We particularly support submissions of symposia/panels,
containing 3 and maximum 4 papers, with a common topic, and designated discussant. All proposals
will undergo a double blind peer review process.
COST is supported by the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020
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Submission Format
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Proposals for papers and posters can be submitted through the conference website
from the 1st of March to 20th of March 2016. The website can be found on
www.ul.ie/psychology/news
Notification of acceptance will be sent to authors by 20th of April 2016.
Timeline
Deadline for abstracts:
Notification of Acceptance:
Online Registration from
Registration Deadline:
Final Program:
20th of March 2016
20th of April 2016
1st of February 2016
25th of May 2016
30th of May 2016
Venues
The University of Limerick
The conference will be hosted on the campus of the University of Limerick. The UL campus is truly
one of the most beautiful university campuses anywhere in
the world. Visitors never fail to be impressed by this peaceful
green place with its trees, its fountains and the beautiful
River Shannon flowing majestically through it all. Have a
virtual tour of the campus and find out more here:
http://www.ul.ie/ul-campus/virtual-tour/
Kemmy Business School Building
http://www.ul.ie/buildings/buildings-at-a-glance
COST is supported by the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020
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The conference sessions will primarily be held
in the Kemmy Business School at the
University of Limerick. This is just at the
entrance to the campus, and is a short walk
from the Castletroy Park Hotel, the Kilmurray
Lodge Hotel and the Cappavilla Residences.
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Accommodation on the University of Limerick Campus
Delegates are encouraged to choose on campus accommodation at
the University of Limerick, at the very reasonable price of 49 Euro
per B&B night per person. This location saves time and effort
related to travelling to the conference location, being within
walking distance on the same campus, across the living bridge.
Cappavilla Village is an attractive apartment style residence located
on the North Campus. Built on the highest point of the campus, the
views of the surrounding counties and the river Shannon are
superb.
All six and four bedroomed apartments are
within easy walking distance of all
conference facilities. Of course, you will be
able to choose who you wish to share an
apartment with. This option will be
available to you at the time of registration,
and changes can be accommodated later on
as well.
All apartments are furnished to the highest standard and offer the following:
• A shared, fully fitted kitchen, and a comfortable lounge area, with cable television
• All bedrooms have en-suite facilities (i.e. each bedroom has its own private shower and toilet facilities)
• Daily Continental Breakfast is provided for guests
• Apartments are provided for people with impaired mobility
• Electric Heating in each bedroom/apartment
• All rooms have high speed, wireless internet access
• Prepaid card telephone in each apartment
• Secure key card entry to each apartment and room
• Free car parking
• Resident village team on site and dedicated accommodation
reception for guests to check in
For a virtual tour of Cappavilla Village
please click on the link bellow:
http://www.studentliving.ul.ie/index.jsp?p=147&n=192
For more information on the campus:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eteYvGF2eSk
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For other accommodation options:
Please contact our local travel agency, Limerick Travel www.limericktravel.ie
Louise Mulcahy
Limerick Travel - Estd 1971, 11-12 Bedford Row, Limerick V94 NNPO, Ireland
Tel: +353 61 204432; Fax: +353 61 416336; Email: louise.mulcahy@limericktravel.ie
Have a look at the hotels that are closest to the UL campus:
Castletroy Park Hotel (www.castletroypark.ie).
We are delighted to recommend the Casletroy Park Hotel as the Conference hotel for the
event. This 4 star hotel is located at the main University of Limerick gates and is an easy 5 minute walk
to the UL campus, and approximately 15 minutes to the conference location in Kemmy Business
School. It is likely that we will secure conference rates for this hotel. Check the conference website.
Kilmurry Lodge Hotel (www.kilmurrylodge.com ).
Situated directly off the main Dublin Road, this 3 star hotel is a 15 minute walk from the University of
Limerick. Once you arrive on campus, it will take you another 10 minutes to the conference location in
Kemmy Business School. It is likely that we will secure conference rates for this hotel. Check the
conference website.
Travelodge Limerick Castletroy (www.travelodge.ie )
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Part of the Travelodge chain, this hotel is a 25 minute walk from the University of Limerick. There are
no conference rates, and delegates should book through the Travelodge website. Please ensure that
you choose the Travelodge Limerick Castletroy as there are two such hotels in the city!
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Contact Information
Local Organizing Committee: Dr. Anca Minescu (Anca.Minescu@ul.ie) and Dr. Rahul Sambaraju
(Rahul.Sambaraju@ul.ie )
Program Committee: to be announced
Scientific Committee (in alphabetical order): Sara Bigazzi, Michal Bilewicz, Susanne Bruckmüller,
Rosa Cabecinhas, Luigi Cajani, Sabina Cehajic-Clancy, Karen Douglas, Eva Fülöp, Denis Hilton, Chantal
Kesteloot, Olivier Klein, Simone Lässig, Laurent Licata (Chair), Anca Minescu, Inga Niehaus, Tibor
Polya, Alberto Sá
Registration fees* for the 2 day conference:
Eligible COST-members: no registration fee
Non-COST members: 100 euro
*More information on participating to evening
events and a Day’s Tour to the Cliffs of Moher and
the Burren will be available on the conference
website and are not included in the registration fee.
More information
Full details and information about the conference, submissions, conference program, travel and
accommodation, will be available on the conference website: www.ul.ie/psychology/news
For enquiries about the conference in general, please contact Anca: Anca.Minescu@ul.ie
For enquiries related to the submission of proposals, please contact Rahul: Rahul.Sambaraju@ul.ie
For enquiries about payment, registration and accommodation, please contact Louise:
louise.mulcahy@limericktravel.ie
9th of July 2016: COST Action IS1205 meetings
These meetings will take place in the Main Building of the University, close to the Department of
Psychology. More information will be available to this group by email.
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COST-members are reminded that Saturday after the conference, on the 9th of July 2016, there will
be working meetings for the General Management Committee and the workshops.
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