ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

We warmly invite colleagues from member and non-member institutions to submit conceptual, theoretical, methodological and empirically focused contributions across all topics and contexts relevant to the future of public services, in the UK and the international context. The conference is committed to inclusivity and opportunity, and we welcome proposals for papers, panels, and roundtables.

For any technical issues while submitting your abstract please email: academic.conferences@contact.bham.ac.uk

Single Paper Abstract Submission Guidelines:

Title
Provision of author details and a single contact email address
Between 250 and 300 words in length
Provision of key words

Panel Paper Abstract Submission Guidelines:

click here for the panel abstract template: please follow the template and paste the text into the submission portal

Roundtable submissions: Please contact Karin Bottom before proposing an application: k.a.bottom@bham.ac.uk

Contributions may address questions including:

What roles can public administration research and teaching play in imagining and shaping the future of public services?
How can public services tackle key responsibilities when faced with austerity and cutbacks?
How can the public be meaningly involved in the design and delivery of future public services?
How can public sector workforces be upskilled in environments of sustained austerity?
How can politicians and public sector employees collaborate to provide better outcomes?
Which public sector practices and innovations need to be harnessed and nurtured and how can this be done?
How can public services embrace technology and artificial intelligence while guarding against risk?

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: MONDAY 3 JUNE 11.59PM BST

Stages for Submission	Date
Call for abstracts opens	Monday 4 March
Closing dates for abstracts	Monday 3 June - 11:59pm
Acceptance notification	Week Commencing - Monday 17 June
Conference dates	Thursday 12 September - Friday 13 September

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

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