Colleagues and friends!
The Executive Committee of the United Kingdom Association for Public Administration (UKAPA) has agreed that Ulster University will host its second annual conference. The event will be held at the University’s Belfast campus. UKAPA’s annual conference continues the Joint University Council Public Administration Committee’s tradition of a yearly gathering open to scholars from member and non-member institutions. It affirms our commitment to international scholarship, the importance of relationships with other public administration learned societies and recognises that global problems require global solutions.
KEY DATES FOR UKAPA 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
| Abstract Submission Deadline | Monday 5 May2025 – 11.59pm |
| Early-Bird Registration Deadline | Friday 11 July 2025 – 6pm |
| Registration Deadline | Thursday 21 August 2025 – 1pm |
| Abstract Feedback | Ongoing after submission of proposals |
| Full Papers Due Date | Friday 29 August 2025 |
| Doctoral Conference Start Date | Wednesday 10 September 2025 |
| Conference Start Date | Thursday 11 September 2025 |
| Conference Dinner | Thursday 11 September 2025 |
| Conference Last Day | Friday 12 September 2025 |
Email address for all conference abstracts to abstracts@ukapa.org.uk
Next Steps
We warmly invite colleagues from member and non-member institutions to submit conceptual, theoretical, methodological, and empirically focused proposals for papers, panels, and roundtables. While proposals relating to the conference theme are especially welcome, we are open to consideration of all contributions that focus on topics relevant to the future of public administration, both in the UK as well as from further afield. The conference is committed to inclusivity and opportunity and abides by UKAPA’s values. We aim to respond as soon as possible with a decision on all submissions so that those making successful proposals can proceed to register and arrange their travel and accommodation to keep costs to a minimum.
Submission of Proposals
Single Paper Abstract Submission Guidelines:
- Title
- Provision of author details, affiliation and a single contact email address
- Between 250 and 300 words in length
- Provision of key words
Email address for single paper abstracts abstracts@ukapa.org.uk
Roundtable submissions:
- Title
- Provision of author details, affiliation and a single contact email address
- Between 250 and 300 words in length
- Provision of key words
HOWEVER, please contact Paul Carmichael before proposing an application: p.carmichael@ulster.ac.uk
Panel Paper Abstract Submission Guidelines:
Please use the following template to layout your abstracts. Please note the panel chair should be the submitter and will be the contact that receives the submission outcome. Email address for panel abstracts abstracts@ukapa.org.uk
Panel Abstract
• Chair (First Name Last Name, Affiliation, Email Address)
• Title
• Abstract text (250-300 words)
• Key Words (Max 5 words)
Paper Abstract 1
• Paper Author/s (First Name Last Name, Affiliation, Email Address)
• Title
• Abstract text (250-300 words)
• Key Words (Max 5 words)
Paper Abstract 2
• Paper Author/s (First Name Last Name, Affiliation, Email Address)
• Title
• Abstract text (250-300 words)
• Key Words (Max 5 words)
Paper Abstract 3
• Paper Author/s (First Name Last Name, Affiliation, Email Address)
• Title
• Abstract text (250-300 words)
• Key Words (Max 5 words)
Paper Abstract 4
• Paper Author/s (First Name Last Name, Affiliation, Email Address)
• Title
• Abstract text (250-300 words)
• Key Words (Max 5 words)
