9th Norwegian Conference on the History of
Science<https://www.muv.uio.no/forskning/the-norwegian-conference-on-the-history-of-sci/9th-norwegian-conference-on-the-history-of-science.html>
November 29 - December 2, 2023
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
Call for Papers
Short Years, Long Years, and Round Years: Anniversaries in the History of Science
The organizers invite papers on any aspect of the history of science, technology or
medicine and particularly welcome papers engaging with the issue of anniversaries, broadly
defined.
Historians can be ambivalent about anniversaries. On one hand, they offer an opportunity
to reassess and mobilize interest in topics that otherwise would not receive widespread
attention. Anniversaries are an occasion to reflect on the enduring importance of history
to the contemporary world and are frequently used to argue for funding specific projects.
On the other hand, not all topics of historical interest have anniversaries; anniversaries
may isolate topics from their historical context or facilitate an arbitrary juxtaposition
of past and present; and they may foster expectations that the past must be celebrated
rather than critically analyzed. Such topics are fundamental to historical inquiry,
prompting reflection on the relationships between scholars and audiences, between research
and social context - including teaching - and between events of the past and the
imperatives of the present.
We welcome submissions from scholars at all career stages and based in all parts of the
world, and especially from early career researchers. Proposals for sessions may take the
form of individual paper submissions, panels consisting of multiple contributions, or
roundtable discussions. We also invite submissions for more practically oriented workshop
sessions aimed at sharing experiences and best practices related to teaching and
dissemination of history of science. To encourage discussion, individual papers should not
exceed twenty minutes in length. The language of the conference is English.
Deadline for submissions June 1.
For more information, see conference
webpage<https://www.muv.uio.no/forskning/the-norwegian-conference-on-the-history-of-sci/9th-norwegian-conference-on-the-history-of-science.html>
Contact person: Annette Lykknes
(annette.lykknes@ntnu.no<mailto:annette.lykknes@ntnu.no>)