Types of presentations
The symposium consists of individual and poster presentations and thematic workshops. The main language of the presentations and workshops can be Finnish, Swedish or English, and other languages can also be used. We encourage multilingualism, i.e. you can use different languages in flexible ways. Please specify the language(s) in which your presentation can be followed in the abstract. Also note that, unless otherwise specified, your presentation should be in the same language as your abstract. .
Individual presentations
Individual presentations can be given on a completed study or on research in progress. The duration of an individual presentation is 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of discussion. Please submit an abstract with a maximum of 300 words, including any references.
Poster presentations
Poster presentations are especially suitable for introducing research projects or research in progress. The maximum size of posters is A0. Please submit an abstract with a maximum of 300 words, including any references.
Thematic workshops
Thematic workshops are either 90 or 150 minutes long and include several thematically connected presentations. A workshop can also include an introduction and/or a final discussion. The duration of presentations will be defined by the workshop convenors.
The convenors are asked to submit a general description of the workshop and a list of the contributors with the titles of their presentations in the order in which the presentations will be given (max. 500 words in total). Those presenting in a workshop must also submit their abstracts following the guidelines for individual presentations (max. 300 words, including any references) and indicate the workshop in which they are presenting.
Submission of presentation abstracts
We are looking forward to receiving a large number of presentation abstracts and workshop descriptions! Please submit your abstract or workshop description using this form by 14 August 2023.
Other important information
Please note that the presenters at the AFinLA Autumn Symposium must be members of either AFinLA or other affiliate organisations of AILA. If a presentation or a poster is a collaboration of many authors, at least one of the authors must be a member. Workshop conveners must all be members. For more information on becoming a member, see: http://www.afinla.fi/en/become-a-member
If your presentation relates to any of the AFinLA research networks, please indicate this in your abstract. This information is important for the planning of the programme; it will not affect the evaluation of the abstract. More information on research networks.
AFinLA Yearbook
Those who present at the AFinLA Autumn Symposium may submit an article manuscript to the AFinLA Yearbook. The submitted manuscripts will go through anonymous peer review. The Yearbook will be available as an open-access online publication (Publication Forum rating 1). Article manuscripts can be based on any type of presentation given at the symposium, but they must be related to the symposium’s theme. More information on manuscript submission will be provided after the symposium.