BernBabylon
From Bern to Babylon and about everything in between and beyond.
7–9 November 2024, Bern
Call for Contributions
BernBabylon is a laid-back space where researchers from diverse areas and disciplines can mingle and share ideas. Whether you're a wordsmith, an archæology enthusiast, or an art history buff working on Mesopotamia, Anatolia, the Levant, Egypt, the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Central Asia, or the Aegean – your presence is eagerly awaited! Join us for a vibrant exchange of knowledge and experience. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to introduce new ideas and projects, regardless of their scale, and engage with experts from diverse fields. In order to stimulate exchange of ideas and benefit from personal interaction, BernBabylon is an on-site event.
Talk
We welcome original research papers, case studies, and practical insights. Academic quality tailored for a non-specialist audience, presented in a concise and communicative manner. Please ensure that all citations and images in your PowerPoint are accurately and visibly referenced. It is crucial that the language used in your slides adheres to grammatical correctness and precision, following scientific standards. Duration: Maximum of 20 minutes.
Book Presentations
Showcase your recently published scientific monograph or fiction literature in a casual ambience accompanied by a delicious cup of coffee. Duration: Maximum of 10 minutes.
Workshop
Workshops should feature presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities, providing participants with an immersive experience. We invite researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts to submit programs for engaging and interactive workshops at BernBabylon. We welcome original research papers, case studies, and practical insights related to the workshop theme. Duration: 3 hours Date: workshops will be scheduled on 7 November 2024
Important Dates
- Paper Submission Deadline: 24 May 2024
- Notification of Acceptance: 30 June 2024
- Event Date: 7–9 November 2024 in Bern
Submission Process
- Authors are requested to submit their proposals until 24 May 2024. Submissions by young academic talents are especially encouraged. All submissions will undergo a peer-review process, and accepted papers will be included in the event proceedings – Notification of acceptance at 30 June 2024.
- Proposals should include name, affiliation of authors and co-authors, abstracts, and three keywords. Abstracts should not exceed:
- 200 words for Talks
- 100 words for Book Presentations
- 500 words for workshops
- Proposals should be submitted as a single PDF document.
- Adress for submission: katarzyna.langenegger@unibe.ch
We look forward to your contributions and active participation in first BernBabylon event! BernBabylon is organized by ub.