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Call for Papers for 23rd BNAC Nepal Study Days, 15th – 16th June, 2026

23^rd BNAC Nepal Study Days

15^th – 16^th June, 2026

Birmingham

Hosted by the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham

 The Britain-Nepal Academic Council (BNAC) invites scholars and practitioners from all disciplines and all career-stages, as well as the curious general public, to participate in the 23^rd BNAC Nepal Study Days in Birmingham on 15^th -16^thJune, 2026. We welcome proposals for contributions that share research findings related to Nepali society, economy or geography, the broader Nepali cultural world, or relating to the Nepali diaspora. BNAC is well known for its interdisciplinary focus, and as such, research from all disciplines is welcomed. We also welcome transdisciplinary and action-research that engages with non-academic partners across Nepal, as well as work related to academic teaching in relation to Nepal.

This year we are looking to combine traditional paper presentations with other formats of sharing and discussion, thus we invite participation under the following themes:

1. Oral Paper presentations (each of 15 minutes + 5 minute Q&A)
2. Panel discussion (chaired discussions involving invited 3-4 panellists, lasting 1 hour)
3. Pitch your work (‘speed talks’ sharing your ideas for work/work-in-progress, followed by facilitated feedback from the audience)
4. Poster Presentations are also welcome from all participants especially from post graduates. 

Participation is in-person only.

If you are interested in participating, please complete this form and send your abstract (not exceeding 300 words) to the Organiser at: bnacstudyday@gmail.com

We will select participants to represent a balance of the formats above, as well as a balance of disciplines, topics and career-stages. Accepted papers, panels, pitches and posters will be advertised in advance of the conference.

Registration Fees:

BNAC members:            Free registration

Non-members:                £30.00

 We encourage prospective participants to apply for or renew their membership for 2025 in time to be eligible for free conference registration. To download the membership application form and for other details about BNAC membership, please visit http://bnac.ac.uk/membership

Deadlines

Abstract submission:    31^st March 2026

Notification of acceptance: soon after 1^st May 2026

Conference registration (presenters and participants): 1^st June 2025

If you have any questions, please contact the conference organizing team at bnacstudyday@gmail.com

Details of previous study days can be accessed online

Organising Committee:

Fraser Sugden, John Round, Ruby Maka Shrestha, Sudarshan Kunwar, Suvekshya Adhikari (University of Birmingham)

Bina Khapunghang Limbu (Kings College, London)