Day Conference 19 May 2010

The next VSSN Day Seminar will take place at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) on Wednesday 19 may 2010 (hosted by the SHU Centre for Voluntary Sector Research).

It will follow the usual format, starting at 10.30 for 11.00 and finishing with tea at 4pm, with five papers. The day will have a themed approach, with an emphasis on: Governance and regulation of the voluntary sector.

Papers will be welcome on any aspect of third sector/voluntary sector research relevant to the UK with some link to this theme. For example, we will be pleased to consider papers on volunteering, sustainability, faith-based work etc etc so long as there is some link to a governance issue or a regulatory issue. We have discussed this with the VSSN Steering Group and believe it will give the day a valuable focus.

If you would like to propose a paper for the day, please submit an abstract of about 250 words (with your full contact details) to my colleague Dr Tracey Chadwick-Coule to reach her not later than 1 March 2010.

All abstracts will be subject to a refereeing process, and those selected to present will be advised not later than 15 March. We may also include one or two invited papers. Please note that for papers accepted, your abstract will be published on the VSSN website (please advise us at the time of submission if this presents any problems). Those whose abstracts are accepted will be asked to prepare a written paper to reach the organisers not later than a week before the event (12 May) to allow time for copying. If needed, this can be marked as a "working paper in progress", but it should be a complete document with clearly articulated arguments and full list of references (not just a set of slides).

Sheffield Hallam University has modern buildings located directly opposite Sheffield railway station which has very good connections to all parts of the country. For those coming from further afield there is a direct rail link to Manchester airport. In recent years the centre of Sheffield has received huge investment, and when you come out of the station you will be confronted by a vast array of fountains. More detailed directions will be sent to those who book or see www.shu.ac.uk/visit. The SHU Centre for Voluntary Sector Research - now in its twelfth year - brings together some 13 staff across three Faculties with research interests linked to the sector - see.

Booking details for the event will be announced after 15 March once the programme is finalised. (Please note that all participants, including speakers, will need to pay the relevant VSSN day fee for the seminar. From May, the terms will be: VSSN Members: £30, Non-members: £60 - inclusive of lunch, refreshments and handouts. A concessionary rate of £20 will be available for VSSN Members with no financial support.)

We look forward to welcoming you to Sheffield Hallam University on 19 May.

Gareth Morgan

Leader - Centre for Voluntary Sector Research & Professor of Charity Studies
Sheffield Hallam University
Stoddart Building, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB
Tel: 0114 225 5231
E-mail: gareth.morgan@shu.ac.uk
http://www.shu.ac.uk/cvsr