10th International Conference on Human Resource Development: Research and Practice across Europe
10th - 12th June 2009
HRD: Complexity and Imperfection in Practice
Registration and Submission
Registration
Registration for the 10th International Conference on Human Resource Development across Europe opens on Monday 3rd November.
Fees
Information on conference fees will be available soon. Please check back later.
Submission Guidelines
Types of submission
Submissions can be one of the following types:
1.Practitioner Papers
We are particularly interested in papers from HRD practitioners for inclusion in 'The Practice of Management' stream. Papers should be about 2,500 words long and should describe HRD practices based on the application of theory into practice. Papers should contain the following information: title, abstract, a statement of the problem and its organisational setting; the methodology and scope (if appropriate). This stream is designed for practitioners to demonstrate how theory informed practice impacts on their professional role. Abstracts for practitioner papers will be blind reviewed; the resulting papers will be published in the conference proceedings.
2.Refereed Papers
These are complete papers of about 5-6,000 words with clearly stated goals, research questions, a theoretical foundation, a research methodology (research strategy, design and method), analysis of results, discussion of points arising and conclusions. Bibliographies must conform to the style of Human Resource Development International. Acceptance of a refereed paper will be made on the basis of a blind reviewed abstract. Refereed papers will be published in the conference proceedings.
3.Working Papers
These are papers of about 1,500-2,000 words in length, giving details of the problem, the research question and design, and any findings. The decision to accept a working paper will be based on a blind reviewed abstract. Working papers will be published in the conference proceedings.
4.Poster Sessions
These are aimed at promoting discussion between a topic presenter, a facilitator and an audience. Papers should be about 1,500 words, including miniatures of the posters to be shown. Proposals for a poster session must include the title, the theoretical framework, the contribution to HRD knowledge, and reduced copies of the posters. All proposals for poster sessions will be blind reviewed; those accepted will be published in the conference proceedings.
5.Symposium
These are sessions on matters of current interest to members of the HRD community, presented by a panel of experts or spokespersons of relevant organizations. The proposer of a symposium must be prepared to serve as a moderator (and may serve in another capacity as well, e.g., as a speaker or respondent). The symposium can be organized in a variety of ways. For example, there may be keynote speakers and a number of respondents. Alternatively there may be a number of panellists each addressing a different aspect or theme. We recommend allowing time for questions and comments from the audience. Symposium proposers should submit a 250-word outline of the symposium stating the title, the topics to be covered, the speakers or panel, and the target audience.
6.Round Tables
These are opportunities to discuss informally research in progress and issues arising with a group of participants. Participants should submit a two-page abstracts including bibliography. Abstracts should include the title, problem statement, the theoretical framework, the research questions, the methodology (proposed or actual) and the contribution to HRD knowledge.
7.Doctoral Workshop
Submissions are encouraged from current doctoral students who have completed at least six months of their doctoral studies. The track is designed to enable doctoral students to discuss their doctoral work whilst it is at a developmental stage. This will allow comments and feedback obtained during their presentations and subsequent discussions to be incorporated into the subsequent stages of their research and in the writing of their theses. Papers will be presented in an informal 'round table' setting in which both presenters and other delegates will be expected to participate actively. Presenters will be asked to bring full copies of their papers and any additional handouts such as PowerPoint slides to give to the audience. The timetable will be devised to allow sufficient time for constructive feedback to each presenter.
Submission deadlines
Abstracts
In the case of papers, poster sessions and practitioners papers authors must submit abstracts of 350-500 words by Friday 9th January 2009.
Proposals
In the case of symposium and round tables, proposers should submit an outline of their ideas of no more than 350 words by Friday 9th January 2009.
In all cases successful authors and proposers will be notified of the decision by Friday 27th February 2009. The final date for the submission of all completed papers and abstracts is Monday 4th May 2009.
Information to be provided
Abstracts, proposals and final written papers must provide a detachable front-sheet giving details of:
- The author(s) names; in the case of more than one author the name of the corresponding author must be clearly stated;
- The author(s)' affiliations and positions, email address and phone number(s);
- The paper stream for which the paper or proposal is to be considered;
- The submission type (e.g. refereed paper, working paper, practitioner papers, symposium, or round table);
- Up to six keywords.
Language
All submissions must be written in English, which will be the language of the conference.
Format of abstracts
Abstracts should be typed in single-spaced, Arial 12 point font. Text should be fully justified throughout, with a margin (left,right,top and bottom) of 2.5cm.
Maximum number of papers and proposals
The conference aims not only to encourage participants to present papers, but also to attend sessions and to contribute to the discussions of papers and proposals presented by other members of the HRD community. For this reason each participant will be restricted to a maximum of two papers and/or round table and symposium proposals.
Conference registration and attendance
At least one author for each paper or proposal must:
- Be registered for the conference by Wednesday 11th May 2009 for the paper to be included in the programme and proceeding;
- Attend throughout the conference in order to present at any time.
Submission process
Please submit your abstract as a word file e-mail attachment to hrd@northumbria.ac.uk by 9th January 2009. Please ensure that the attachment is labelled with your full name.
Other sections include:
HRD Home Page
Key Conference Information
Travel and Accommodation
Welcome to the North East
In Association with:
back to top