Annual Meeting

The Gypsy Lore Society Annual Meeting and Conference on Gypsy Studies

Gypsy Lore Society meetings are held on an annual basis and are rotated among different US cities and other countries. Meetings typically include presentations of recent research, discussion sessions, exhibits and films. Gypsy Lore Society members receive discounts on meeting registration fees.

Recent conferences have been held at

Contents

  1. 1 2017 Annual Meeting of the Gypsy Lore Society and Conference on Gypsy / Romani Studies
    1. 1.1 Conference Program
    2. 1.2 Abstracts
    3. 1.3 Registration
    4. 1.4 Conference fees
    5. 1.5 Banquet
    6. 1.6 Excursion
    7. 1.7 Bus Information and Schedule
    8. 1.8 Travel to the university, Town Hall Reception, Banquet, and Excursion
    9. 1.9 Sightseeing in Cyprus
    10. 1.10 General information and maps
    11. 1.11 Accommodation
  2. 2 Summary of Conference Dates and Deadlines
  3. 3 Photos from the 2016 conference
  4. 4 Photos from the 2015 Conference
  5. 5 Financial Aid
    1. 5.1 Gypsy Lore Society
  6. 6 Future Meetings
  7. 7 Aid to Early-Career Scholars

  • Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA (2003)
  • Bratislava, Slovakia (2014)
  • Budapest, Hungary (2002)
  • Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Chișinău, Moldova (2015)
  • Florence, Italy (1999)
  • Glasgow, Scotland (2013)
  • Universidad de Granada, Spain (2005)
  • Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal (2010)
  • Graz, Austria (2011)
  • Istanbul, Turkey (2012)
  • University of Helsinki, Finland (2009)
  • University of Manchester, England (2007)
  • Newcastle upon Tyne, England (2004)
  • Södertörn University, Stockholm, Sweden (2016)
  • Tucson, Arizona, USA (2006)
  • Washington, DC, USA (2000, 2008)
Complete list of Annual Meetings and Conferences

2017 Annual Meeting of the Gypsy Lore Society and Conference on Gypsy / Romani Studies


The 2017 Annual Meeting of the Gypsy Lore Society and Conference on Gypsy / Romani Studies will be held August 30 through September 1, 2017 at the University of Cyprus, Nicosia, on its New Campus.


The deadline for submission of papers has passed. You may view the call for papers here.

Conference Program


Conference program in pdf format.

Conference program in Word.

Quick conference schedule summary.

Abstracts

Abstracts as a pdf document.

Abstracts as a Word document.


Registration


Please register for the conference using the registration form.


There are two steps to registration.

  • Fill in and submit the form.

  • Pay your conference and banquet fees.

Please register by July 15, 2017.


Conference fees


€ 40 ($42) for members of the Gypsy Lore Society

€ 50 ($53) for non-members


Banquet


The conference banquet will be held August 31st at a traditional Cypriot taverna, with a full Cypriot meze menu and including one alcoholic drink and one non-alcoholic drink. Options for meat, vegetarian, and vegan meals are available. Make your choice on the registration form. A traditional Cypriot dance group, the Alexandra Traditional Dancing Workshop, will entertain and teach.


The banquet fee is only € 13 ($14), thanks to the generous support of the University of Cyprus.


You may pay your banquet fee along with your conference fees, using the registration form.


The deadline for banquet booking is also July 15, 2017.


Excursion


An excursion is planned for Saturday, September 2. Please mark the registration form to reserve your place.


Reception


On August 30, 2017, at 20:00, the Mayor of Nicosia will host the participants at the Municipality at the Nicosia city center.


Bus Information and Schedule

Travel to the university, Town Hall Reception, Banquet, and Excursion

Sightseeing in Cyprus

Some suggestions for touring on your own, from the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.

General information and maps


http://www.ucy.ac.cy/en/maps




The weather in Cyprus during August and early September is sunny and  hot, but cools down at night. Plan to wear light clothing. Use sun hats and sunscreen, and drink plenty of water. Bring your swimsuit and use the hotels’ swimming pool facilities to get a Cyprus holiday feeling.


As August is high season in Cyprus, a very popular destination for tourists, you should book your flights and accommodation as soon as possible.

Check whether you need a visa to enter the country. If you have questions, contact the local organizers.


All foreign embassies and foreign representatives are based at Nicosia in the Republic of Cyprus. If participants fly to North Cyprus or stay there during the conference there will be no safety guaranteed in case of emergency. Turkey is the only state that has an embassy in the north.


The University of Cyprus offers the following advice for visitors:


“Travellers to the Republic of Cyprus may enter only through the legal points of entry: Larnaca and Paphos International Airports, or the Larnaca and Limassol ports. The closest airport to Nicosia is Larnaca International Airport (49 km). Private taxis, service (group) taxis and buses are available for transport to Nicosia. Within the city there is limited bus service and private taxis.”


Larnaca Airport is about 50 km from The New Campus of the University of Cyprus (not the Old Campus). The trip takes 50 minutes by bus. Find bus information at www.suntransfers.com.

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Accommodation


By special arrangement, the Hilton,  Cleopatra, and Castelli hotels will offer a limited number of rooms at special rates for conference participants. The local organizers recommend these hotels for location and services.


Bus service will be provided between the hotels and the University of Cyprus New Campus.


Hilton Hotel

2.32 miles (3.73 km) from University of Cyprus New Campus,

www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/cyprus/hilton-cyprus-NICHITW/index.html


60 rooms are available at €90 per night for a single room, and €110 per night for a double, breakfast included.


To book these rooms, use the Hilton Hotel booking form. These rooms must be booked by July 17, 2017.


Cleopatra Hotel

3.1 miles (5 km) from University of Cyprus New Campus, www.cleopatra.com.cy/cleopatra/


Rooms for 50 to 60 participants are available as below.

                                   Standard          Executive                    

Single Room B/B          €65.00              €72.00

Twin Room   B/B           €80.00              €87.00

The above rates are per room per night inclusive of buffet breakfast, taxes and service.  Hotel guests have free access to the outdoor swimming pool, gym area, gym classes (aerobics, pilates, zumba etc), sauna, Jacuzzi and steam bath; free parking facilities and free internet.


To book these rooms, use the Cleopatra Hotel booking form. Rooms must be booked by May 1, 2017.


The Delphi Hotel at Nicosia City Centre is another lower-cost hotel at a convenient location (http://www.booking.com/Share-seweSt). If you are looking for other types of accommodation, be sure your choice is very close to the main bus station at Solomon Square, Nicosia Centre.

Local arrangements are being organized by Elena Kyratzi (helena_kyradji@yahoo.com) and Chryso Pelekani (pelekani.chryso@ucy.ac.cy).


Watch the Gypsy Lore Society website (www.gypsyloresociety.org) for more information about the conference.


Please address all general conference inquiries to gypsyloresociety.conference@gmail.com.

Summary of Conference Dates and Deadlines



Photos from the 2016 conference

Photos by Viorel Achim, László Fosztó, and Matt T. Salo.

Photos from the 2015 Conference

View Mary Humphrey's photographs from the 2015 Annual Meeting and Conference on Gypsy / Romani Studies.

Financial Aid

Gypsy Lore Society

Through the generosity of its members, the Gypsy Lore Society will award two stipends of $500 each to eligible Conference participants.

Applicants should currently be enrolled in a PhD program or those up to three years past completion of their PhD  requirements.

Their conference papers should be accepted.

They should not have received aid for meeting attendance from another source.

Applicants should send a letter of application to the Gypsy Lore Society treasurer, sheila.salo@gmail.com, by July 15, 2017. The letter should indicate your school and program and what other sources of aid are available to you.

The review committee will announce the awards by July 30, 2017.


Future Meetings

Watch this space for updates on coming meetings.

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Aid to Early-Career Scholars

A fund to aid early-career scholars to attend future meetings has been established. You may contribute to the fund here.