Modern studies in property law
Postgraduate conference 2020
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19. Please contact central university on the main conference website in relation to refunds and look out for communications from the conference team in relation to possible rescheduling etc.
Newcastle Upon Tyne
17 April 2020
The Conference
A day to learn, present and meet
17 April 2020
09:00 am
The Northumbria University MSPL, PGR Conference Committee would like to invite you to attend the 5th Biennial Modern Studies in Property Law Postgraduate Conference at Northumbria Law School, Newcastle upon Tyne on Friday 17th April 2020. It will be closely linked to the main conference and will provide a unique opportunity for current research students and recent graduates in property law or with a property component to attend talks, including from Professor Nicholas Hopkins, the Law Commissioner for property, family and trust law (further details to be announced) as well as to present your work, receive feedback, participate and make long-term contacts in your research area (see main conference website).
About our speaker: Professor Hopkins was appointed as Law Commissioner for property, family and trust law on 1 October 2015. In addition to his responsibilities as Law Commissioner he is Chair of the editorial board of Modern Studies in Property Law. As Law Commissioner, Professor Hopkins has overseen reform projects concerning land registration and charities law, and current projects include providing a modern framework for disposing of the dead.
Speaking/presenting: as an attendees you can present your work on research into property-related issues in a diverse range of formats:
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Short papers in Pecha Kucha-style format, for concise, visually oriented presentations. The format uses 20 timed slides with no option to skip ahead, requiring speakers to think carefully how to break down their research into its most pertinent and impactful elements. In a slight modification of the format, slides will run for 30 seconds for a presentation time of 10 minutes with 10 minutes for questions and feedback.
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Standard papers of 20 minutes with 10 minutes for questions and feedback.
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Posters (A1) presented in the main conference hub area with a 30 minute poster presentation session
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Feedback forms to be provided to encourage attendees to give as much feedback on formal presentations as possible which presenters may take away
Please email abstracts for papers/posters to la.mspl@northumbria.ac.uk by February 28th 2020 for papers and for posters.
Participation: this conference provides for varied opportunities for you to participate before, during and after the conference itself to help you interact and build contacts with PGRs in your research area:
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Flyer board in main conference area with abstracts of all the papers and space for feedback by post-it note
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Flyer board in main conference area for mini A5 mini-posters, mini-bios, contact information or research-abstracts for those not presenting - simply bring your mini-poster and pin to the board in the main conference area
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Conference online forum, available prior to and post-conference, which will host threads on all posters and papers as well as an area for mini-posters, bios, contact information or research-abstracts
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Conference online chat to meet other attendees prior to the conference, and to maintain contact afterwards.
We hope to see you there.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Daniel Fenwick, Mrs Vinny Kennedy, Mrs Rachel Allsopp
The Venue
United by seven bridges across a spectacular riverscape, Newcastle and Gateshead form a single, diverse and extremely vibrant visitor destination. Northumbria University is ideally located in the heart of Newcastle with fantastic links to train, air, bus and Metro transport services. One of the most vibrant destinations in England, Newcastle features fashionable bars and restaurants, ultra-modern galleries and music venues, theatres and cinemas. It is home to the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Life Science Centre, Sage Gateshead, and the Great North Museum. For those seeking to extended their stay the city is close to the Northumberland Coast, Holy Island, Bamburgh Castle, Hadrian’s Wall and the Northumberland National Park.
Attending
A day to learn, present and meet
17 April 2020
09:00 am
Online booking for the conference is now open.
If you have a query about attending the conference please complete the form at this link or ask in our PGR forum on this site (above).
Conference Fees
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PGR Conference only: £35
Our speakers
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Sarah Gilmartin
Sarah Gilmartin is a second year PhD candidate at Lancaster University. Sarah is also an associate lecturer and non-practising solicitor. Her research on inheritance law charts the historical development of how property is transferred on death, the conflicts that can arise as regards 'rights' of inheritance, and critically analyses how old laws meet the needs of changing family dynamics in an increasingly digital world.
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Anna Mclean
Anna is a 3rd year PhD student at Newcastle Law School. Anna's area of research is Planning Law, and she is looking at the ability of Local Planning Authorities to manage flood risk in their areas. Sara has previously worked as a Property Law solicitor in Durham and Newcastle.
Travel
To/from the airport: Metro - Manors station is next to the building around 1 minute walk. From there, there is 1 change at Monument station and then 27min direct to the airport. Link
To/from the train station: Metro - Manors station is next to the building around 1 minute walk. From there take the Metro directly to Central Station. Link
The Community forum
Forum for news, contacts & chat
Open now!
Attendees, presenters or interested PGRs are welcome to join our forum (link above) to ask questions about the conference, discuss research, or just chat.
See also on the forums (when available):
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Conference info;
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Details of shorter papers (pecha kucha) and longer papers;
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Feedback forms for papers;
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Attendee list;
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Abstracts of papers (both accepted and reserve) to allow attendees to discuss them before, during and after the event.