2010 HOUSING STUDIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

New Directions for Housing? Housing in an Era of Change
University of York, 14-16 April 2010

The past decade has been one of tumultuous change in the housing field. In 2010 we can expect the economic and political landscape, both in the UK and elsewhere, to change significantly again. Dealing with the aftermath of the 'credit crunch' and the first 'structural' recession in the history of modern capitalism will mean working in a new era of fiscal austerity. The politics of housing may need to adapt in response.

Reflecting on how the Housing profession has changed in the last decade may equip us for the future. In terms of the challenges that remain and the new ones ahead, we ask what can be done; what should be done? New and imaginative responses are required. Hence, the 2010 Housing Studies Association conference invites responses to this question: what directions should housing take in the face of economic and political change?

Confirmed speakers include:
• Professor Duncan Maclennan
• Dr Becky Tunstall
• Dr Richard Ronald
• Dr Tim Leunig

The call for papers is now open. We invite papers covering any aspect of housing studies, including policy and practice. We would particularly welcome papers that address the conference theme of new directions in the face of economic and political change.

Please send a short abstract (200 words) outlining your proposed paper and giving full contact details for the corresponding author to:

Ed Ferrari
Email: e.t.ferrari@sheffield.ac.uk
Fax: +44 (0) 114 272 2199

Closing date for acceptance of abstracts: 31 January 2009

For more information about the HSA and the annual conference please see the website:
www.housing-studies-association.org/spring10