The Institute of Ulster Scots Studies has issued the following call for papers:
North by North West: An International Conference
3rd -6th Sept 2009
Description: We invite proposals for papers exploring themes that will examine the Maritime history of Ulster from 1599-2009 focusing in particular the Port of Derry/Londonderry as a ‘Gateway to the Atlantic’. The conference will be hosted by the Institute of Ulster Scots Studies.
The themes of the conference are Environmental & Archaeological history, Military & Port Fortifications of Loughs Foyle & Swilly, Merchants & Traders in 18th & 19th century Ulster & Scotland, Ulster & the Atlantic World, Shipbuilders & Shipping Lines, From Here to Wherever, emigration from NorthWest Ulster.
Paper proposals should indicate under which theme they wish to
be considered. Conference proceedings will be published.
Conference organisers: Sally Halliday M.Phil & Dr Billy Kelly
Venue: University of Ulster, Magee Campus
Contact: Sally Halliday at sp.halliday@ulster.ac.uk
Tel: 02871375098
Sally Halliday M.Phil
Institute of Ulster Scots Studies
Room MI021
Aberfoyle House
Northland Road
L’Derry
BT48 9JL
Submission date for papers: 18th May 2009