Workshops are designed to be a forum for substantive discussion on research in progress and collaboration among scholars and are gatherings of approximately 15 to 20 participants from several institutions, lasting about 5 days. The topics of discussion are precisely defined, and only those scholars currently working in the workshop's field are accepted to participate. The main aim of the workshops is the participation and equality of endeavour between advanced students, younger and newer members of the profession and well-established professors.

In order to achieve this, the size of each workshop is strictly limited. Each participant is expected to be carrying out research in the field of the workshop, so that he or she can present a paper or research document for discussion, as well as take part in the discussion of the other papers presented. Participants may attend only one workshop and should stay for the duration of the Joint Sessions. It is hoped that some of these workshops will lead to publications and the creation of permanent standing groups, as well as to continuing collaboration between members.

The deadline for submission of paper proposals is December 1, 2010. To see the list of workshop and more information, see the Joint Sessions homepage.

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