GROWING UP IN DIVIDED SOCIETIES
JUNE 10th -11th 2010, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
CALL FOR PAPERS
The conference aims to bring together scholars whose work focuses on the experiences of
children who are growing up in ethnically and politically divided societies. The relative lack
of scholarly attention on the subject highlights the need to address this from a variety of
disciplinary perspectives, to take stock of what has been done so far, and to reflect on the
future study of children in divided societies.
We are particularly interested in how children’s lives are impacted by ethnic and political
divisions and how, in turn, children shape these societies through their own activity. How are
children implicated in nation-building and how is childhood co-opted in divided societies for
ideological purposes? How do children partake in, and respond to, such processes? And how
is their political engagement enabled and constrained by the social structures and realities they
are confronted with in these societies?
Possible themes for participants to explore in relation to children and childhood in divided
societies include but are not limited to:
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Children’s daily lives and their experiences
Health impact of growing up in divided societies
Representations of children in divided societies
Children’s rights in divided societies
Constructions of “us” and “them”
The role of education and schooling and of other institutions like the family or the
media
Children’s political and national identities
Theories of nationalism and the study of children and childhood in divided societies
Citizenship
Immigrants and immigrant children in divided societies
Methodological and ethical issues in the study of children in divided societies
Scholars from any discipline who are working with either contemporary or historical accounts
of children and childhood in divided societies are welcomed.
Opening Address:
Professor Allison James: University of Sheffield.
Venue:
The conference will be held in the School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work at
Queen’s University, Belfast. See - http://www.qub.ac.uk
Abstracts:
Abstracts of no more than 250 words should be sent to the conference organisers by Monday
1st February, 2010: Madeleine Leonard (M.Leonard@qub.ac.uk) and Spyros Spyrou
(S.Spyrou@euc.ac.cy). Abstracts should include the proposed title of the presentation, the
name(s) of the author(s), affiliation, and email address.
Notification of Acceptance: 1st March 2010
Conference Registration Fee:
£100 for academics/participants in full time employment
£75 for postgraduates
Conference Registration fee includes: conference pack, teas, coffees, two lunches, one
evening meal and a bus tour of Belfast’s peace-lines.
For enquiries, please contact:
Professor Madeleine Leonard (M.Leonard@qub.ac.uk)
Dr. Spyros Spyrou (S.Spyrou@euc.ac.cy)
The conference is co-organised by The Research Forum for the Child at Queen’s
University Belfast, the Center for the Study of Childhood and Adolescence in Cyprus,
and the International Childhood and Youth Research Network.
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for making their own accommodation requests. For
reservations, please contact the hotels directly.
Hotel accommodation in city centre (approx 20 minutes walk):
Days Hotel
Premier Inn (2 hotels)
Homepage: www.daysinn.com
Homepage: www.premierinn.com
Email: mail@dayshotel.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)870 242 8000 (from outside the UK:
Tel: +44 (0)28 9024 2494
+44 1582 567890)
Park Inn Hotel
Ramada Encore Belfast
Homepage: www.belfast.parkinn.co.uk
Homepage: http://encorebelfast.co.uk/
Email: info.belfast@rezidorparkinn.com
Tel: +44 (0)2890 261 800
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9067 7700
Jurys Inn Belfast
Belfast City Travelodge
Homepage: http://belfasthotels.jurysinns.com/
Homepage: www.travelodge.ie
Tel: +44 (0)28 9053 3500
Email: Belfast@travelodge.ie
Tel: +44 (0)870 1 911 733
Accommodation located near Queen’s University:
HOTELS:
Benedicts
Homepage: www.benedictshotel.co.uk
Malone Lodge Hotel
E-mail: info@benedictshotel.co.uk
Homepage: www.malonelodgehotelbelfast.com
Tel: +44 (0)28 9059 1999
E-mail: info@malonelodgehotel.com
Tel: +44 (0)28 9038 8000
Express by Holiday Inn
Email: mail@exhi-belfast.com
Wellington Park Hotel
Tel: +44 (0)28 9031 1909
Homepage: www.wellingtonparkhotel.com
E-mail: info@wellingtonparkhotel.com
Madison’s Hotel
Tel: +44 (0)28 9038 1111
Homepage: www.madisonshotel.com
E-mail: e.info@madisonshotel.com
Tel: +44 (0)28 9050 9800
BED & BREAKFAST / GUESTHOUSES
All Seasons
Ash-Rowan Town House
Homepage: www.allseasonsbelfast.com
E-mail: ashrowan@hotmail.com
Tel: +44 (0)28 9068 2814
Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 1758/1983/3227
Single from £30
Single from £59
Avenue House
Malone Guest House
Homepage: www.avenueguesthouse.com
Homepage: www.maloneguesthousebelfast.co.uk
E-mail: info@avenueguesthouse.com
E-mail: maloneguesthousebelfast@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 5904
Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 9565
Single from £45
Single from £35
Blakely Manor
Marine Guest House
Homepage: www.blakelymanor.co.uk
Homepage: www.marineguesthouse3star.com
E-mail: info@blakelymanor.co.uk
E-mail: marine30@utvinternet.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 2985
Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 2828
Single from £40
Single from £45
Camera House
Pearl Court Guest House
E-mail: malonedrumm@hotmail.com
Homepage: www.pearlcourtguesthouse.com
Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 0026
E-mail: info@pearlcourt.com
Single from £35-38
Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 6145
Single from £45
Eglantine Guest House
E-mail:
Tara Lodge, 36 Cromwell Rd, Belfast BT7 1JW
j.murrayeglantinegsthse@btconnect.com
Web address: www.taralodge.com
Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 7585
Tel: +44 (0)28 9059 0900
Single from £30
Single from £65
Helga Lodge Guest House
The Old Rectory
Homepage: www.helgalodge.co.uk
Homepage: www.anoldrectory.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)28 9032 4820
E-mail: info@anoldrectory.co.uk
Single from £25
Tel: +44 (0)28 9066 7882
Single from £48
HOSTELS:
The Ark
Belfast International Youth Hostel
Homepage: www.arkhostel.com
Web address: www.hini.org.uk
E-mail: info@arkhostel.com
Email: info@hini.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)28 9032 9626
Tel: +44 (0)28 9032 4733
Paddy’s Palace
Homepage: www.paddyspalace.com
Tel: +44 (0)28 9033 3367
Travelling to Queen’s University Belfast
Air
There are two airports serving Belfast:
George Best Belfast City Airport is three miles from the city centre, connected by rail (Sydenham Great Victoria Street).
Belfast International Airport is nineteen miles from Belfast at Aldergrove. A shuttle service connects
with the city centre, operated by Ulsterbus.
Note - Taking a taxi directly from Belfast International Airport to the University is expensive approximately £25.
Many airlines fly regularly to Belfast, including:
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Aer Arann
Aer Lingus
BMI Baby
British Airways
British European
British Midland - FlyBe
Continental Airlines
Easyjet
Jet2
Sabena
Sea
A selection of routes and ferry operators are available. Belfast is most easily reached from the
following ports:
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Belfast Port is located 1.5 km from the city centre and can be reached by bus, taxi or on foot.
Larne lies 32 km east of Belfast, with bus and rail connections.
Dublin is over 160 km south of Belfast but well connected by rail and bus services.
The following operators run ferries across the Irish Sea:
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Belfast-Heysham: Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (Seacat)
Belfast-Liverpool: Norse Merchant Ferries
Belfast-Stranraer: Stena Line
Belfast-Troon: Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (Seacat)
Belfast-Douglas (IOM): Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (Seacat)
Larne-Cairnryan: P&O European Ferries
Larne-Fleetwood: P&O European Ferries
Dublin-Holyhead: Irish Ferries
Dublin-Holyhead: Stena Line
Dublin-Liverpool: Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (Seacat)
Coach
The following companies provide long-distance services to Belfast, including cross-channel routes
and Belfast-Dublin:
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Ulsterbus (UK & Irish services)
Bus Eireann (UK & Irish services)
National Express (UK & Irish services)
Note - A taxi fare from the bus station to Queen's Elms is about £3.00 - £3.50.
Rail
Rail connections are available from both UK and Dublin.
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Irish Rail
Network Rail: travel information from UK.
NI Railways: Belfast-Dublin Enterprise service.
Information on connecting services sometimes available from ferry operators.
Road
All ferry ports are well connected by road. Within Northern Ireland, motorways link Belfast with the
north and the west of the Province, and the Westlink between the M1 and M2 and a city ring road
make it easy to navigate Belfast's traffic system. A good road link connects Belfast with Dublin in the
south.
The main Campus is easily and quickly reached from the city centre. Click here to look at maps.
Bus
Local bus services within Belfast are provided by Metro. Long-distance services across Northern
Ireland are run by Ulsterbus.
Taxi
Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. London-style metered cabs operate from airports and
railways stations: private cabs are plentiful and can be booked by telephone. Not all private taxis
have meters, so it is advisable to agree a fare before setting out.
Bicycle
The Main Campus is easily reached from the city centre (1.5 km) - refer to map.
Bringing a bicycle on public transport: all ferries accept bicycles, usually free of charge. Train
services will usually accept bicycles; often a small surcharge is made. Coach services are generally
less willing to carry bicycles, although it is often discretionary; check first. The policy of airlines varies
a lot, so again check first.
The road system can be busy in and around Belfast, although pleasant cycling can be found on the
Lagan Towpath (to Lisburn) and in the surrounding countryside.
Bicycle hire is available in Belfast - check with the NI Tourist Board.
Foot
A fifteen minute walk from the city centre brings you to the Main Campus. Please refer to the map.
Other useful links
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Northern Ireland Tourist Board
Belfast City Council - Tourist Information
Northern Ireland Global Gateway
Travel Line