COVID-19 UPDATE.
SAI Annual Conference delayed till May 2021
The Executive Committee has come to the decision that 2020 will be a fallow year for the Annual Conference. Considering the uncertainty around travel, and the plethora of rescheduled conferences taking place next Autumn, we have come to the decision that the most pragmatic option is to simply reconvene in May 2021. We were very excited about having Sligo as our destination, so this will be our venue for 2021. Institute of Technology Sligo has once more kindly taken up the mantel of SAI host for 2021.
When the inevitability of the need to impose social distancing and an overall lockdown dawned us forcing us to cancel the conference, we had the conference largely planned, with just a few panels to add in. We are sharing the conference programme of what would have been with you under our 'Events' page . It is bitter sweet to look on what would have been an inspiring and enjoyable event, but we hope that it whets your appetite for 2021, when we will reconvene with renewed energy, with a refreshed focus on our deep interdependence, questions of social justice, and reflections on how ways of doing things which seemed inevitable and inescapable are in fact not so at all, all of which the current crisis has made so obvious.
Conference refunds
Many of you have purchased conference tickets. These will be valid for the 2021 Annual Conference. So if you are going to join us in Sligo in 2021, then you do not need to do anything. However, if you require a refund, you should contact us at sociology.ie@gmail.com, and our Treasurer, Amy, will organise that for you.
Irish Journal of Sociology
While unfortunately the Annual Conference has been rescheduled, work on the Irish Journal of Sociology is ongoing. However, given the changes and challenges may of our authors and reviewers confront, the editors of the Irish Journal of Sociology would like to share some assurances.
The SAI can be contacted at sociology.ie@gmail.com
SAI Annual Conference delayed till May 2021
The Executive Committee has come to the decision that 2020 will be a fallow year for the Annual Conference. Considering the uncertainty around travel, and the plethora of rescheduled conferences taking place next Autumn, we have come to the decision that the most pragmatic option is to simply reconvene in May 2021. We were very excited about having Sligo as our destination, so this will be our venue for 2021. Institute of Technology Sligo has once more kindly taken up the mantel of SAI host for 2021.
When the inevitability of the need to impose social distancing and an overall lockdown dawned us forcing us to cancel the conference, we had the conference largely planned, with just a few panels to add in. We are sharing the conference programme of what would have been with you under our 'Events' page . It is bitter sweet to look on what would have been an inspiring and enjoyable event, but we hope that it whets your appetite for 2021, when we will reconvene with renewed energy, with a refreshed focus on our deep interdependence, questions of social justice, and reflections on how ways of doing things which seemed inevitable and inescapable are in fact not so at all, all of which the current crisis has made so obvious.
Conference refunds
Many of you have purchased conference tickets. These will be valid for the 2021 Annual Conference. So if you are going to join us in Sligo in 2021, then you do not need to do anything. However, if you require a refund, you should contact us at sociology.ie@gmail.com, and our Treasurer, Amy, will organise that for you.
Irish Journal of Sociology
While unfortunately the Annual Conference has been rescheduled, work on the Irish Journal of Sociology is ongoing. However, given the changes and challenges may of our authors and reviewers confront, the editors of the Irish Journal of Sociology would like to share some assurances.
- Overall: We intend to keep all processes of the IJS. However, we acknowledge the need for and offer a more forgiving pace for everyone for the next few weeks, and
- Current reviewers: If you need more time to review, or if you can’t even think about completing it, simply let us know so we can adjust the timetable in the online review system (i.e., ScholarOne). We absolutely understand, and will either give you more time or find another reviewer—whichever you wish.
- Potential reviewers: We will continue to reach out to reviewers. We understand if this is not the moment to contribute, but we want to make sure the IJS remains an outlet for sociologists in Ireland and elsewhere and you should feel free to ask for any accommodation that the circumstances might require. Again, we absolutely understand.
- Authors under review: We ask for your patience, as the review process may take a little longer than usual, depending on the above.
- Potential authors: if you’re considering submitting to the IJS, we welcome your submissions right now. We will do our best to get it under review and through the process despite the uncertain circumstances.
- Readers: Volume 28, Issue 1 (the first of this calendar year) is at the page-proofs stage and will soon be with the printer. It is actually a bit ahead of schedule, which is a testament to the hard work of our editors here at UCD as well as reviewers and authors spread out all over the globe.
The SAI can be contacted at sociology.ie@gmail.com
A Message to Sociologists, Social Researchers and SAI Members
Sociology and social research in general plays a vital role in Irish society by producing the knowledge that gives us the opportunity to act wisely by giving us maps of the social, which we hope will lead to a better society, better politics, better thinking and better policies. The SAI, as the professional association of sociology in Ireland, is committed to supporting the discipline through fora for them to share ideas, collaborate and disseminate their research. Its strength is its members and their willingness to participate and support the discipline. The Committee give their time for free, and SAI members around the country and internationally build community and critical mass in research areas through their passion in forging networks, organising events, writing and research, editing and peer reviewing, and teaching. The strength and vibrancy of the discipline is based on the input of each member. We hope that you will consider pitching in through joining the SAI and participating in the wider community.
Sociology and social research in general plays a vital role in Irish society by producing the knowledge that gives us the opportunity to act wisely by giving us maps of the social, which we hope will lead to a better society, better politics, better thinking and better policies. The SAI, as the professional association of sociology in Ireland, is committed to supporting the discipline through fora for them to share ideas, collaborate and disseminate their research. Its strength is its members and their willingness to participate and support the discipline. The Committee give their time for free, and SAI members around the country and internationally build community and critical mass in research areas through their passion in forging networks, organising events, writing and research, editing and peer reviewing, and teaching. The strength and vibrancy of the discipline is based on the input of each member. We hope that you will consider pitching in through joining the SAI and participating in the wider community.
New Appointments to the SAI Executive
The SAI is delighted to announce the appointment of several new members of the SAI Executive Committee. John O’Brien will be taking over the position of President of the SAI, Ann Burke will be the new Postgraduate Representative, Hazel O’Brien is starting as the new Membership Secretary and Mark Doyle is our new Public Relations Officer. The SAI Committee and community at large would like to extend great thanks and warm wishes to the outgoing members of the committee - Lucy Michael, Kirsty Doyle and Eoin Flaherty who gave tremendous service in their respective roles, and did enormous work to benefit the discipline in Ireland.
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Message from the Outgoing President
It has been a very great pleasure to lead the SAI for the last 2 years with a great team, and some very valuable and impactful events. During the last 2 years, we have particularly developed work on supporting sociologists in the IoT sector, building our postgraduate supports, and engaging in European discussions through the ESA about the direction and future of Sociology in academic and policy communities. The SAI is a fantastic community to be part of, and I hope that we have continued to represent your interests fully and widely. I wish the team the very best with the continued work for our members, and will continue to enjoy my membership of this great community for a long time to come. Lucy Michael, President 2017-2019 |
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