Call for Papers – Online Hate, Harm and Victimisation: Emerging Challenges for Research and Practice Hybrid Conference

On 31st January 2026 by Mark Walters

*Deadline for submission Saturday 28 February 2026*

Conference to be held 4 June 2026 online and Newcastle, UK

 

A British Society of Criminology hybrid conference presented jointly by the BSC Hate Crime & Victims Networks

In a world where information, misinformation and disinformation can be created and shared speedily through online platforms, including social media, so to can abuse, hostility and violence be similarly shared.

A one-day hybrid conference organised by the BSC Hate Crime Network and BSC Victims Network, hosted by Northumbria University. The aim of this conference is to examine the perpetration and impacts of online hate and hostility. The conference aims to inform academics, students,  policy makers, practitioners, professionals and interested others. The conference is free to attend, ether online or in-person in Newcastle.

Any queries can be directed to:

• Dr Stephanie Fohring, Northumbria University, Email: stephanie.fohring@northumbria.ac.uk
• Dr Rachel Keighley, University of Leicester, Email: rachel.keighley@leicester.ac.uk

We welcome the submission of papers for consideration. Deadline is Saturday 28th February, 2026.

 

Find more information and submit your paper here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bschatecrimenetwork/1975722