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​The 16th meeting of the Luce Irigaray Circle 'Liveable Futures'
July 9-11, 2026
Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Conference Director: Stephen Seely, Ph.D.


From rethinking the most fundamental philosophical questions about life and ethics to concrete interventions in law, democratic politics, architecture, and ecology, Luce Irigaray’s thought provides essential resources for imagining, and building, a more liveable future. Inspired by this task, the 2026 conference is devoted to exploring the conceptual and practical infrastructures that might sustain liveable futures.
The complete call for submissions is available here. The deadline for submissions is 1 February 2026; however, in order to accommodate international travel planning, early decisions on abstracts are available from 5 January 2026. This request can be indicated on the submission form. 

We are also seeking submissions for the
Karen Burke Memorial Prize, awarded to the best paper by a graduate student or early career researcher. The recipient will receive a £500 prize and deliver the Karen Burke Memorial Lecture at the conference. 

Please circulate the CFP widely in your circles and let me know if you have any queries.