📢 The second circular is now available, and registration is open! Be sure to book your spot before the deadline on February 24, 2025. Secure your place at the conference and the coach trip by using this registration form.
What to Expect?
This four-day conference will feature:
✅ A keynote lecture on the environmental and social history of the Stirling area, delivered by Prof. Richard Oram (University of Stirling).
✅ A full program of presentations on name studies, place names, and linguistic research (Saturday and Sunday).
✅ A coach trip to Dunblane Cathedral and Doune Castle (Sunday afternoon).
✅ A pre-conference student/postgraduate/early career event (Friday afternoon), designed to facilitate networking and discussion.
📍 Venue: The Stirling Court Hotel is located on the leafy campus of the University of Stirling, providing an excellent conference setting with great transport links and nearby historical sites, including Logie Kirk, the Wallace Monument, and Stirling Old Bridge.
Accommodation & Fees
Participants can attend on a residential basis at the following rates:
💰 Single occupancy: £327 (DB&B) + £70 conference fee + £20 field trip
💰 Double occupancy: £357 (DB&B for two) + £70 conference fee per person + £20 field trip
To book your accommodation, use this hotel link (Promo code: 297349).
Why Attend?
SNSBI’s annual conference is a fantastic opportunity for:
🎓 Researchers and scholars in onomastics and linguistic history
🌍 Place name and surname specialists
🤝 Students and early-career researchers looking to expand their academic network
🏛️ Anyone interested in the historical and social significance of names!
📅 Key Dates:
📝 Registration deadline: February 24, 2025
📍 Conference dates: April 11–14, 2025
📩 For expressions of interest or further details, contact Dr. Sofia Evemalm-Graham at Sofia.EvemalmGraham@glasgow.ac.uk.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with leading experts in name studies - register today!
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