Academic posters visualise research, and will be displayed throughout the event. There will be also be a full dedicated session.
Call for abstracts: Poster Sessions
Joint international conference of the British Society for Phenomenology & University College Dublin’s School of Philosophy, Centre for Ethics in Public Life, School of Law, and ERC Coercive In/Justice (GENCOERCTRL) project
Lifeworlds in Crisis: Applying Phenomenology
University College Dublin, Ireland | 27 – 29 August 2025
Since its inception, phenomenology has extended beyond philosophical inquiry to influence various disciplines, not only to tackle epistemological questions but also to engage with cultural and political issues, including race, gender, and social (in)justice. The theme Lifeworlds in Crisis: Applying Phenomenology calls for an examination of how crises—epistemic, existential, cultural, political and social, for example—disrupt and redefine the fundamental structures of the lifeworld, including through manifestations and experiences of harm, violence, or inequality. This conference aims to reconcile the theoretical foundations of phenomenology with its practical applications and critical potential, focusing on how applied phenomenology can function as an interdisciplinary research program to address pressing issues of our time.
Abstract proposals are sought for presentations as project posters – there will be dedicated space and time set aside for these presentations. Academic posters visualise research, literature reviews, and full projects, usually combining elements of text, diagrams, and images. Posters are an excellent format for presenting less structured content, such as work in progress, initial ideas, professional experiences and case studies. Posters will be displayed throughout the event, and presenters will be expected to be with their poster for a session over the 3 days of the conference to discuss their work and answer questions from other attendees.
The BSP and UCD welcome submissions from both practitioners and philosophers who engage with phenomenology in their work, and particularly encourage submissions from postgraduate researchers and early career scholars.
Find out more about the event (including the shape of the conference and registration information) and how to submit an abstract for the poster sessions at the Lifeworlds in Crisis: Applying Phenomenology website.