Life Course Transitions and Patterns: Stronger Evidence for Better Policies

Maximum capacity due to venue health and safety regulations = 300 delegates

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The 14th annual conference of the Society for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies will explore the complex dynamics between policies and life course transitions and patterns. It will explore the multifaceted impact of social, family, occupational, healthcare, economic and environmental policies on the lives of individuals.

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Key areas of inquiry may include the effectiveness of pension systems, workplace policies and practices, equitable access to healthcare, suitable housing provisions, robust social services, and the central roles of governments and organizations in cultivating supportive environments for populations.

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CONFERENCE DATES

Monday 8th - Wednesday 10th September 2025

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POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Thursday 11th September 2025

 

Both the conference and workshops are in-person events, hosted by the #PopHealthLab team at the University of Fribourg.

 

VENUE ADDRESS

Boulevard de Pérolles 90

1700 Fribourg

Switzerland

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mwj2b5y7xRzx6YGg8

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BUILDINGS

Pérolles 21 and Pérolles 22 (salle Joseph Deiss)

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FRIBOURG TRAIN STATION

Avenue de la Gare

1700 Fribourg

Switzerland

https://maps.app.goo.gl/x5izmLj9Zt8aYnDp6

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IMPORTANT!!

Switzerland uses its own type of electrical socket with an earthing pin (type J), which is different from the type E socket used in most other Western European countries. Delegates should therefore be informed that they need to bring an adaptor in order to charge their laptops.

However, standard smartphone chargers (type C plugs) generally do not require an adaptor.

 

Conference fees are discounted for SLLS members, and the society’s Journal Longitudinal and Life Course Studies will be a possible outlet for the publication of conference papers. 

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ANTI HARASSMENT POLICY: 

The Society for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies (SLLS) convenes conferences and events with the purpose of promoting professional development, and scholarly and educational exchange of ideas in the spirit of free inquiry and free expression.

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The SLLS is committed to providing a safe, respectful and welcoming event environment for all participants, free from harassment based on age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, language, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, health conditions, socioeconomic status, marital or domestic status, political affiliation, or parental status. Harassment consists of a single intense and severe act or of multiple persistent or pervasive acts which are (or perceived to be) demeaning, abusive, offensive towards an individual person or create an intimidating, hostile or degrading environment.

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Participants at SLLS events are expected to abide by this Anti-Harassment Policy in all meeting venues as well as official and unofficial social gatherings. Hence participation in any SLLS event constitutes acknowledgement of, and agreement to abide by this policy. 

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If you witness potential harm to a participant, we encourage you to be proactive in helping to mitigate or avoid that harm. Alert security personnel or law enforcement if you see a situation in which someone might be in imminent physical danger.​​​​​​​​

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Please note: SLLS Conference 2025 - a list of resources and information on how to report violations will be available to delegates at the main registration desk.

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Conference Timeline

​1 December 2024 - 28 March 2025 Call for abstracts

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1 March - 11 April 2025 Grading of abstracts   

   

By 16 April 2025 All contributors notified of submission outcome

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16 April - 25 May 2025 Building of conference programme

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21 April - 9 May 2025 Call for bursary applications open (early career delegates)

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Early June 2025 Conference programme released

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1 - 20 June 2025 Registration open - for confirmed presenters only

(300 delegate maximum capacity due to venue health and safety regulations. In the first instance we will be opening up registration to confirmed presenters on the programme, before later releasing any remaining tickets from 21st June onwards.)

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21 June - 7th September 2025 General registration open - remaining tickets released

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8 - 10 September 2025 Conference

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11 September 2025 Post-conference workshops

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