2025 Alumni Conference
“Global Challenges: Interdisciplinary Voices Across the World”
Call for Papers
Submission Deadline: December 5, 2024
Conference Theme
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the partnership agreement between Yale University and the University of Cambridge, the Fox International Fellowship invites Fox Alumni to submit contributions for the 2025 Alumni Conference. The conference theme, “Global Challenges: Interdisciplinary Voices Across the World” calls for critical reflections and insights on the complex and interconnected issues facing the global community. The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and policy-relevant research on pressing global challenges. The mission of the Fox Fellowship is to strengthen international bonds and promote mutual understanding by cultivating a dynamic community of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. In line with this mission, the conference seeks to illuminate and address some of the world’s most pressing global issues. In a world where traditional frameworks and borders are increasingly tested by economic inequality, environmental crises, geopolitical shifts, and rapid technological change, we must rethink collective strategies for achieving stability and development. This event will take place at the University of Cambridge on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
We welcome papers and presentations on topics that reflect the diversity and complexity of global challenges. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
- Colonialism and Empire
- Climate Change
- Global and Transnational Networks
- Discrimination and Inequality
- Borders and Migration
- Social Media and Political Transformation
- Ethno-nationalism and Populism
- Global Health and Security
- Economic Development, Wealth, and Well-being
- Technological Innovation and Ethics
- Human Rights and Social Justice
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Water and Food Security
Submission Process
Prospective presenters will be chosen following the submission of a 300-500 words abstract on a topic consistent with the overall theme. Distribution of final papers to discussants should occur at least 2 weeks before the presentation. Travel and lodging assistance will be made available to presenters.
Submissions should be sent by Thursday, December 5, 2024, through the following online form: https://forms.office.com/r/uc6X2f1zLs
Questions regarding the academic aspects of the conference should be sent to bastien.charaudeau@yale.edu and emily.erikson@yale.edu.