International Conference "Regional dimension of European Labour Market”
Chair of European Studies
October 22-23, 2013,
University of Wroclaw, Poland
Call for papers
The Chair of European Studies (University of Wroclaw) is pleased to announce the International Conference, on "Regional dimension of European Labour Market”, which will take place on October 22-23, 2013, at the University of Wroclaw (Poland).
THE AIM OF THE CONFERENCE:
Faced with the challenges of globalisation, technological progress and demographic ageing, solutions for European labour markets remain as valid and necessary. The weakness of economic growth and jobs creation in Europe needs to be addressed. It is also essential that the benefits of economic growth spread to all parts of the Union, including its outermost regions, thus strengthening territorial cohesion. It is about ensuring access and opportunities for all throughout the lifecycle. Europe needs to make full use of its labour potential to face the challenges of an ageing population and rising global competition. Promotion of gender equality policies will be needed to increase labour force participation thus adding to growth and social cohesion.
Many aspects and complexity of the problem can distinguish several groups of questions, corresponding to the problem areas, which are addressed in the framework of the EU Strategy "Europe 2020". It is about empowering people through high levels of employment, investing in skills, fighting poverty and modernising labour markets, training and social protection systems so as to build a cohesive society and a competitive economy.
In order to contribute to enhancing the impact of the European social dialogue, the Chair of European Studies is organizing international conference on the key challenges facing Europe’s labour markets.
CONFERENCE THEMES
In a truly worldwide and interdisciplinary perspective, this conference will discuss challenges of Europe’s Labour Markets:
1. Labour market in Knowledge-based Economy.
2. Young people on European labour markets.
3. The impact of education system on labour market in Europe and the impact of European labour markets on education system.
4. Development of labour market in the rural areas.
5. Social, political and psychological consequences of unemployment.
6. Lifelong learning
7. The labour market for people 50+
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstracts and articles should be submitted in English. Submission of abstracts and papers in Polish will also be accepted, but the language for presenting at the conference will be English.
Format of abstracts:
Please follow the following Abstract submission guidelines to produce your abstract:
- Abstracts of papers should not exceed 500 words and not be less than 300 words in length, excluding bibliography.
- Authors' full name, title, address, organisation and e-mail address should be included with the abstract.
- Only e-mail submission to the e-mail address monika.klimowicz@uni.wroc.pl is accepted.
- The language of the conference is English. Due to the possibility of organizing panels in Polish, it is also possible to submit abstracts and presentations in this language.
Selection of abstracts:
All paper will be refereed by members of the Conference Scientific Committee on the basis of the abstract submitted.
IMPORTANT DATES
Authors have to submit their paper abstract by June 15, 2013.
June 15, 2013 - Final deadline for abstract submission and panel proposals
June 30, 2013 - Notification of acceptance/rejection to authors
October 1, 2013 - Deadline for full paper submission
October 7, 2013 - Deadline for conference registration
October 22, 2013 - Conference starts
CONFERENCE COSTS:
Registration fee: 140 euro
Fee includes: conference materials, meals and coffee breaks, paper publication after two positive reviews receiving, sightseeing the city with a guide
Accommodation is extra paid. We can recommend hotels in different standard and prices.
If you would like us to arrange accommodation for you, please check the appropriate boxes in the Application form. Additionally, if you would like also accommodation before or after the conference, fill out the date of your arrival (check in) or departure (check out)
All travel costs must be covered by the participant.
Limited number of fee grants will be available for PhD students. Details will be available not later than May 1st2013
For further information, please contact the organizer.
CONTACT:
e-mail: monika.klimowicz@uni.wroc.pl
website: www.europeistyka.uni.wroc.pl
address: Chair of European Studies. ul. Koszarowa 3/2. 51- 149 Wrocław. Poland