Sound as a Way of Knowing and Being
The 2025 ECREA Postgraduate Conference, hosted by the Radio and Sound Section, invites you to explore the theme “Thinking Through Sound”—a powerful concept rooted in the idea that sound is not only a sensory input but a lens through which we interpret and shape our world. Drawing inspiration from R. Murray Schafer’s idea that “there are no earlids,” the conference proposes that sound remains ever-present, permeating our consciousness, environment, memory, and even academic inquiry.
Why Sound Matters in Research
Sound transcends disciplines—echoing through media, cultural studies, philosophy, urban design, AI, gender studies, and beyond. This conference invites researchers to rethink their methodologies and narratives by embracing sound as:
- A medium of research and expression
- A metaphor for societal structures and lived experiences
- A method of inquiry and storytelling
- A memory that archives resistance and identity
Suggested Themes for Submission
Submissions are welcome from multiple fields and may explore, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Art, Creativity and Culture
- Sound, Technology and Communication
- Gender, Sexuality and Sound
- Memory and Archives
- Urban Spaces and Acoustics
- Acoustic Ecology and Activism
- Sound and Epistemology
- Music Production and Sound Design
- Cinema and Sound
- Therapeutic Sounds
- Sound/Music Industries
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract Length: 300–500 words
- Deadline: 27 July 2025
- Details to Include: Name, affiliation, short bio (max 100 words), preferred mode of presentation (online or in-person)
- Conference Date: 9 September 2025
- Location: The University of Sheffield
Why You Should Participate
This conference offers an inclusive and interdisciplinary platform for postgraduate researchers to engage with evolving ideas around sound. Whether you study media, culture, urban life, or technology—this is a chance to reflect on how sound shapes your work and the world around us.
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