Announcing the 2026 Social Sciences Conference

Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland will be hosting an enlarged Social Science conference this year! 🙌🏼

🤝 A Collaborative Vision
This won’t be your standard conference. We are planning an enlarged event that brings together a vibrant mix of social sciences and humanities. We’ve already received overwhelming support from local Auckland scholars and associations in:

  • Media
  • Politics
  • Anthropology
  • History
  • And many more!

🗓️ When & 📍Where
Dates: 2–4 December 2026
Location: Building B201, 10 Symonds Street (Main Campus)
Host: School of Social Sciences

👥 Meet the Organising Committee
A huge thank you to the team working behind the scenes to make this happen:

  • Bruce Cohen
  • Chris McMillan
  • Sarah Bickerton
  • Kiri West
  • Marama Muru-Lanning
  • Steve Matthewman

What’s Next?
 We are planning a range of exciting events and keynote sessions. Keep a close eye on your inbox—we will be sharing more announcements and call-for-papers information in our upcoming newsletters! 👀