This event is sponsored by the University of Warwick Research Development Fund and is free of charge

 ‘In Two Places at Once’ is a small-scale, exploratory research project which is investigating the impact of caring responsibilities on academics’ conference attendance. The project takes a broad definition of caring responsibilities, including children and other relatives, partners, pets, friends and kin, and participants span the career spectrum. The study seeks to understand how caring responsibilities intersect with academics’ attendance of and participation in conferences – and whether there are differences for domestic versus international conferences.

 Following lunch and introductions, the event begins with a presentation by Dr Marie-Pierre Moreau (Roehampton), who will situate the ‘In Two Places at Once’ project in the wider research on academia and care. Dr Moreau is also a member of the Stakeholder Group for the project. Dr Emily Henderson (University of Warwick, project PI) will then present early findings from the project. This will be followed by responses from some of the members of the Stakeholder Group, which is principally comprised of representatives of academic associations, and a discussion.

 The event is organised by Emily Henderson and Julie Mansuy, and is hosted by SRHE (also represented on the Stakeholder Group).

*There are a limited number of bursaries to cover caring expenses that attending this event may incur. These bursaries can cover childcare or other care expenses. They will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Recipients will need to produce a receipt for the expenses incurred and will be reimbursed after the event. Contact e.henderson@warwick.ac.uk for further information*

 Registration for the event is compulsory.

Please address any questions about the event to e.henderson@warwick.ac.uk.

If you would like to join the project mailing list to receive project findings, please email us on the above address.