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Colleagues Please note the abstract submission deadline for the 4th UK Social networks Conference is extended to the 5th of May. We are excited by the number and quality of papers submitted as well as the strong support offered by postgraduate researchers and senior colleagues. We expect this to be a very stimulating and enjoyable event. Please submit paper abstracts to myself or Bruce Cronin. Inquiries & paper submission [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> My best wishes Dimitris Dr Dimitris C Christopoulos Senior Lecturer Department of Politics UWE-Bristol Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY 4th UK Social Networks Conference Friday 18th to Sunday 20th July 2008 University of Greenwich, London The UK Social Network Conference offers an interdisciplinary venue for social and behavioural scientists, sociologists, educationalists, political scientists, mathematicians, computer scientists, physicists, practitioners and others to present their work in the area of social networks. The primary objective of the Conference is to facilitate interactions between the many different disciplines interested in network analysis. The Conference provides a unique opportunity for the dissemination and debate of recent advances in theoretical and experimental network research. Keynote Speakers: Ron Burt (University of Chicago) Martin Everett (University of East London) Tom Snijders (University of Oxford, University of Groningen) Call for Papers: We invite submissions of extended abstracts on theories, methods, or applications of social network analysis. Submission of full papers is not required. Extended abstracts should be of no more than three pages and clearly indicate either the research purpose, methodology, and findings, or the discussion area and implications for the field. Topics include, but are not limited to: Policy, political and governance networks Business and organisational networks Knowledge, innovation and communication networks Interlocking directors and elite networks Economic and entrepreneurial networks Citations and scientific networks Social capital, brokerage and structural holes Models of network analysis Theory of relational sociology Cross-sectional and longitudinal network datasets Computational models and agent-based simulations of networks Information diffusion and innovation through social networks Online communities and social networking Methods for interrupting clandestine and terrorist networks Professional practice in network analysis A short introductory course on networks will be held the morning of Friday the 18th of July for those new to the field. Location: This conference, hosted by the University of Greenwich Business School, is being held in the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, London, SE10 9LS. Accommodation Special rates have been negotiated with local hotels. Check: http://www.gre.ac.uk/business-info/business-events/accom <https://owa.uwe.ac.uk/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.gre.ac.uk/business-info/business-events/accom> Sponsored by: The University of Bristol The University of the West of England The University of Greenwich Academic Committee: Dimitris Christopoulos (University of West of England and University of Bristol) Bruce Cronin (University of Greenwich) Federico Varese (University of Oxford) Pietro Panzarasa (Queen Mary College, University of London) Important dates: May 5th: Abstract submission deadline May 15th: Provisional programme available June 15th: Registration deadline For booking your attendance: Tel: 020 8331 9835 Fax: 020 8331 9583 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Further details: www.gre.ac.uk/schools/business/conferences-events/sna_conference This email was independently scanned for viruses by McAfee anti-virus software and none were found