22nd September 2025 (Online event) hosted by the University of Technology Sydney
Call for Papers
We invite postgraduate researchers exploring topics related to urban and planning history in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific nations to participate in a one-day, online PhD Symposium to present and discuss their work. The symposium will provide
a supportive and collegiate environment for students to receive thesis feedback and advice from academics working in the field. We aim to foster connections, constructively critical discourse and build relationships among scholars working on the urban
histories of our region.
Topics
Grounded Histories invites students to present work grounded in a variety of methods, materials and lands. We encourage submissions on a broad range of topics from students working in urban, planning and architectural history, heritage and conservation and other aligned fields. We welcome contributions that extend the themes of the 2024 UHPH conference "" as well but not limited topics such as:
Indigenous histories of city spaces and places
studies of planning and the built and natural environments
architecture and design
institutions, governance and participation
infrastructure
property
extraction
digital and virtual history
critical heritage and conservation studies
regional urbanism
PhD (and also MPhil and MRes) students are invited to submit an abstract for a proposed presentation at the symposium. Please don't hesitate to contact the convenors if you are unsure whether your proposed topic suits the aims of the symposium. We encourage
the submission of work from students at all stages of their candidature.
Format
Presenters will be placed into thematic sessions and will present on their proposed topic for a total of 15 minutes. This will be followed by 15 minutes of feedback and discussion from invited scholars and your peers. In keeping with the aims of the AUHPH
Group, registration and participation is free. The symposium will also have a keynote speaker (TBA).
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Submit your 300-word abstract to a
nathan.etherington@uts.edu.au by 21st of July 2025. Include your full name, institutional and departmental affiliations, current topic, and year of candidature
Notifications of acceptance will be advised from 4th of August 2025
An extended final abstract of 600 words is required by 8th September 2025 For further information see website:
