For some, borders are now an insurmountable barrier to attending international academic conferences

Nicolson, Donald (2018) For some, borders are now an insurmountable barrier to attending international academic conferences. Impact of Social Sciences Blog (28 Aug 2018). Website.

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Abstract

Conference attendance is an important part of an academic's work, offering opportunities to present and receive feedback on recent research, and also to make new connections and expand professional networks. When deciding whether or not to attend an event, the cost of travel or having an abstract accepted remain the determining factors to many. But for some, as Donald Nicolson writes, more restrictive border policies have meant securing a visa and obtaining clearance to attend international events can be difficult or even impossible. This problem represents an inequality in access to conferences, and is one that may well worsen as mobility rules change.

Item Type:	Online resource (Website)
Official URL:	http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2018...
Additional Information:	© 2018 The Author
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) J Political Science > JZ International relations L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Date Deposited:	02 Jan 2019 12:37
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2023 17:57
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/91417

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