Call for Papers
The University of Malta is organising an international colloquium entitled “Embodied Lives: Interdisciplinary Dialogues on the Body” which will take place at the University of Malta in the week of 15 September 2026. The duration of the conference will be finalised after verifying the number of registrations received. The event will focus on the work of David Le Breton and aims to promote an interdisciplinary dialogue on themes of the body, embodiment, and lived experience.Le Breton’s contributions to the anthropology and sociology of the body, particularly on topics such as pain, silence, identity, adolescence, risk, and communication, constitute an important theoretical basis for a broader discussion involving disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, philosophy, medicine, the humanities, bioethics, medical humanities, disability studies, the arts, etc.Proposals that critically address these themes are welcome, whether through a direct engagement with Le Breton’s work or through original theoretical or empirical contributions exploring embodied experience in its cultural, social, political, or ethical contexts.
Format of presentations
Each presentation will last 30 minutes. Please submit:
• An abstract of 250–300 words
• A short biography of 100 words
Artistic contributions
We also invite artistic or visual works inspired by the themes of the conference. Selected works may be used for the decoration of spaces during the conference, for the official programme, and – possibly – for the cover of the proceedings.
Please submit a description of the work (max. 300 words) and its thematic relevance.
Important dates
• Confirmation of participation: 31 January 2026
• Deadline for submission of title and abstract: 1 March 2026
• Notification of acceptance: 30 March 2026
• Conference dates: 15–17 September 2026. The closing date of the conference may vary depending on the number of participants and will be communicated on 31 January 2026.
• Deadline for submission of contributions for publication: 1 December 2026.
Practical information
Unfortunately, the University of Malta is not able to offer financial support to cover travel and accommodation expenses. We therefore recommend booking tickets well in advance in order to reduce travel costs.The University is establishing collaborations with some hotel and restaurant facilities to guarantee reduced rates for conference participants. Further details will be communicated by January.
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Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta offers a landscape rich in history, culture, and natural beauty that represents an ideal context for reflection on the themes of the body and embodiment. The University of Malta offers a dynamic academic environment, a short distance from historic cities and coastal sites.The organising committee will plan excursions and guided visits to showcase Malta’s attractions. More details on this will be provided in January.
Publication
Selected contributions will be published in a collective volume, subject to anonymous (double-blind) peer review. Further information will be provided after the conference.
Languages accepted
The main language of the conference will be English. Contributions in Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese are also accepted, provided that the text of the presentation is submitted to the organising committee at least two weeks in advance, to allow all participants to follow the English translation.
Submission of proposals
Please send abstracts and requests for information to: ray.zammit@um.edu.mt
We kindly ask you to inform us of your intention to participate by 15 January 2026.
Organising Committee
• Rev. Prof. Raymond Zammit, University of Malta
• Prof. Pietro Grassi, ISSR all’Appolinare, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross; IPU – Pontifical Salesian University, affiliated institute of Tuscia.It will be a pleasure for us to welcome you to Malta for an encounter rich in stimuli, reflections, and interdisciplinary exchanges on the themes of the body, its meanings, and its multiple manifestations.
Kind regards,
The Organising Committee