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Work, Leisure and WellbeingThe University of Sussex, Brighton, UK. 16th to 18th June 2027 The Association of Business Historians Conference 2027 will be held at the University of Sussex, located in Brighton, UK from 16th to 18th June 2027. The Association invites submissions to the conference committee on all areas of business history as well as on the conference theme of ‘Work, Leisure and Wellbeing’.
Business History’s central concern is the behaviour of the firm, organisations, and entrepreneurs, in their context and overtime. This is inherently linked to the work that people do and how they do it. This can be the strategy work done by senior managers. It can be the structures devised by managers for the planning and coordination of the organisation of work. Or it can be questions about where certain activities, such as research and development, sales and marketing, or manufacturing, have been located: within countries or, in different countries by multinational enterprises. For entrepreneurs the question of what works, what will work, and what does not work, not only shapes markets, and industries, but leads to the emergence of new ones. We might also reflect on the work that we, as business historians, do, and how we do it – and, how this compares to other historical or management disciplines Leisure might well be thought of as the distinct opposite of work… but is it quite so simple? The growth of holiday resorts, and spa towns (which are sites of work) have been linked to greater disposable time and income. Leisure destinations have also been related historically to increasing awareness for the protection and maintenance of health, and for the increasing propensity for conspicuous consumption and display of wealth (Walton, 2014). In some instances, this has given rise to the creation of new business opportunities, the emergence of leisure-based industries (Parsons and Rose, 2004) and the rise of new tourist destinations and categories of tourism (Jones and Spadafora, 2017). Further, recent scholarship has explored the growth of sport and leisure activities in industrial and urban contexts (Gillet, 2019). Yet with the rise of new locations for tourism, traditional sea-side resorts, much like old industrial and manufacturing districts, can become “left behind.” This may raise interesting questions about the role of businesses and entrepreneurs in economic regeneration of such places. The conference location in Brighton, is an excellent space to reflect on these issues, and how we think about leisure as a business. Finally, focusing on work and leisure enables us to we consider the concept and importance of wellbeing and health; its historical manifestations, as well as its commercialisation. While health and the health industries underwent a deep transformation in the twentieth century, our understanding of health has changed and evolved over the course of history; and continues to develop (Donzé and Fernández Pérez, 2019). This is applicable not just to physical health but also to a broader awareness of wellbeing: encompassing mental, social and even environmental health. Exploring the connections of organisations and entrepreneurs to these topics can ultimately help improve our knowledge of the workings of business and the economy over time. We invite participants who are considering the conference theme to address these and related themes, but the conference committee is looking to develop a diverse programme for the conference and welcomes all papers and panels on any aspect of business history. ReferencesDonzé, P. Y., & Fernández Pérez, P. (2019). Health Industries in the Twentieth Century. Business History, 61(3), 385–403. Gillett, A. G. (2019) ‘Sport in Urban England: Middlesbrough, 1870–1914’, Business History, 61(2), pp. 380–381 Jones, G. and Spadafora, A. (2017) ‘Creating Ecotourism in Costa Rica, 1970-2000’, Enterprise & Society, 18(1), pp. 146–183. Parsons, M. C. and Rose, M. B. (2004) ‘Communities of Knowledge: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Networks in the British Outdoor Trade, 1960–90’, Business History, 46(4), pp. 609–639. Walton, J. K. (2014) ‘Family firm, health resort and industrial colony: The grand hotel and mineral springs at Mondariz Balneario, Spain, 1873–1932’, Business History, 56(7), pp. 1037–1056. How to submit a paper or session proposalThe programme committee will consider both individual papers and proposals for entire panels. We are keen to encourage both developmental and more mature papers. Individual paper proposals should include a one-page (up to 300-word) abstract with title of the presentation and brief biographical note. Panel proposals should include a cover letter stating the title and rationale for the panel and the name of its contact person; one-page (300-word) abstract and author’s CV for each paper; and a list of preferred panel chairs and commentators with contact information. The deadline for submissions is 29th January 2027. The ABH Conference organiser is Dr Tom Buckley. The Program Committee intend to send notifications of acceptance as soon as possible once the deadline has passed. All questions and queries regarding the conference should be directed to Tom Buckley at ABH@sussex.ac.uk The University of Sussex, founded in 1961, has a rich tradition of interdisciplinary research looking at problems that need a different perspective, across different periods of times. The University of Sussex Business School (https://www.sussex.ac.uk/business-school/) grew out of the founding departments of economics and the science policy research unit. The campus is located on the edges of the South Downs National Park, conveniently located close to Brighton, a creative seaside city known for its welcoming and inclusive culture. --- Poster submissionsThe conference a welcomes poster proposals from graduate students on all aspects of business history. Poster presenters will normally be in either the First or Second Year of their PhD and are ideal for those students who are presenting work at the Tony Slaven Doctoral Workshop to showcase their research to the wider conference audience. Please note you need to apply for the poster session and the Tony Slaven Workshop separately. Those wishing to be considered for inclusion in the programme must submit an application to Dr Tom Buckley (ABH@sussex.ac.uk) by 26th March 2027. This should provide:
Approved posters must be submitted by 1st June 2027, and a style guide will be circulated to all presenters selected for poster presentations. Approved posters must be submitted by 1st June 2027. A style guide will be circulated to all presenters selected for poster presentations. --- Call for Tony Slaven Doctoral Workshop in Business History, 16th June 2027The ABH will hold its fourteenth annual Tony Slaven Doctoral Workshop on 16th June 2027. This event immediately precedes the ABH Conference and will take place at the University of Sussex Business School. Participants in the Workshop are encouraged to attend the ABH Conference following the Workshop. They will also have an opportunity to participate in the presenting their research in the Conference Posters (explained in the main call for papers). The Workshop is an excellent opportunity for doctoral students to discuss their work with other research students and established academics in business history in an informal and supportive environment. Students at any stage of their doctoral studies, whether in their first year or very close to submitting, are urged to apply. The workshop provides new researchers with an opportunity to discuss their work with experienced researchers in the discipline and also includes professional development sessions. The Workshop interprets the term ‘business history’ broadly, and it is intended that students in areas such as (but not confined to) the history of management and organizations, international trade and investment, financial or economic history, agricultural history, the history of not-for- profit organisations, government-industry relations, accounting history, social studies of technology, and historians or management or labour will find it useful. Students undertaking topics with a significant business history element but in disciplines other than economic or business history are also welcome. We embrace students researching any era or region of history. Each student delivers a 15-minute presentation that is either (depending on how developed your project is) a summary of your PhD prospectus giving an overview of the overarching themes, research questions, and methodologies, or a specific chapter/paper. Time is devoted for discussion of each student’s work and the opportunity to gain feedback from active researchers in the field. How to Apply for the Tony Slaven WorkshopYour application should be no more than 4 pages sent together in a single computer file: 1) a one-page CV; 2) one page stating the name(s) of the student’s supervisor(s), the title of the theses (a proposed title is fine), the university and department where the student is registered and the date of commencement of thesis registration; 3) an abstract of the work to be presented. You may ask questions and apply via email to the Workshop organiser Dr Ian Jones at ian.g.jones@sheffield.ac.uk. Please use the subject line ‘Tony Slaven Workshop’ and submit by 26th March 2027. --- Coleman Prize 2027The ABH is pleased to announce that the 2027 Coleman Prize is open to PhD dissertations in Business History (broadly defined) having either a British subject or completed at a British university. All dissertations completed in the previous two calendar years (2025 and 2026) are eligible. In keeping with the ABH’s broad understanding of business history, applications are strongly encouraged from candidates in economic history, social history, labour history, intellectual history, cultural history, environmental history, the history of science and technology, the history of medicine, or any other subfield. To apply for the Coleman Prize, supervisors are encouraged to nominate recent PhDs. Self-nominations are also strongly welcomed. Please send a PDF including the title of your PhD dissertation and a brief abstract (up to 2 double-spaced pages) to Dr Zane Jennings at zane.jennings@sas.ac.uk by 19th February 2027. The abstract should make clear the dissertation’s contribution to business history. Longlisted candidates will be requested to submit electronic copies of their dissertations 19th March 2027. Finalists will be notified by 7th May 2027. It is a condition of eligibility for the Prize that finalists will present their findings in-person at the Association’s annual conference. A full list of past winners can be found here, along with a series of podcasts with some of the past winners talking about their research: https://www.theabh.org/previous-winners You're currently a free subscriber to History in Organizations. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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