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Leisure Studies/Sociolinguistics/Soonchunhyang University
LSA Conference 2026!
Brunel University London will host the LSA conference next summer.
Developments soon to be announced: Dates, conference theme, and call for papers.
Updates available on the LSA website and socials.
Reminder! --> 24 July: Webinar
'The Event Troubleshooter: the new educational board game for Event, Tourism'
This project is funded by the Leisure Studies Association and Oxford Brookes University.
Registration: Free
Full details + Registration:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-eve...
New LSA Executive Members:
A warm welcome to...
---Adam Talbot (Research and Enterprise Officer): [UWS]
---Adele Doran (Membership Officer): [Sheffield Hallam]
---Ioana Cerasella Chis (Ordinary Member): [University of Birmingham]
---Alberto Amore (Ordinary Member): [University of Oulu]
LSA Book Prize 2025: Winners!
Living with the Party: How Leisure Shaped a New China
————[by Yifan Shi]
City of Hip Hop: New York City, The Bronx, and a Peace Meeting
————[by Rob Swift & Rasul A. Mowatt]
Read all about it on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/bookprize2025/
Congratulations!
Upcoming Webinar--> 24 July
'The Event Troubleshooter: the new educational board game for Event, Tourism'
This project is funded by the Leisure Studies Association and Oxford Brookes University.
Registration: Free
Full details + Registration on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-eve...
[!!!] —> 1 Week to LSA Conference 2025
Safe travels to all as we anticipate sharing and learning from our community.
Don’t forget to read the book of abstracts—exceptional representation for LSA 50th anniversary!
Ready for LSA Conference 2025?
Read all about the presentations by downloading the book of abstracts here: ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/12....
Stay tuned for a detailed conference schedule--coming soon!
...1 Week to Deadline! [June 30]
Apply --> LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund [up to £5000]
GOAL: to provide a source of funding to promote both the LSA, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Full details on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-lsa...
D-18
LSA Conference + 50th LSA Anniversary is almost here!
Don't forget: 23 June 2025 --> Conference registration closes
Preparing for a hike #orangecats #catsofbluesky #hiking
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Trouble renewing or signing up for membership?
Contact us: digicoms@leisurestudies.org
We'll reset your password or account as needed. Also let us know of any other access issues.
***50 Years of the LSA***
Send thoughts and reflections on your memories of membership, involvement, and conference adventures to:
digicoms@leisurestudies.org
We will share memories on the LSA website and socials as we prepare for our next adventure in York for LSA Conference 2025!
!!! Nominate by June 10 --> LSA Executive Committee
Roles include: Membership Officer, Research and Enterprise Officer + Ordinary members.
Find all the details on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/electio...
Out now!
Leisure Reflections #68 by Robert A. Stebbins:
"Clarification of Commitment vis-à-vis the six Qualities of Serious Leisure"
Read on the LSA Website:
leisurestudies.org/news/leisure...
June is here!
Nominations for Executive Committee positions are open: full details on the LSA website—
Nominations by June 10!
lnkd.in/gHkq7ENt
Distinguished fluff butt #cats #orangecats
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It’s Wednesday!!!
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Working on your look… #catsofbluesky #orangecats
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Happy weekend from Gigi and Keef! #catsofbluesky #orangecats
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Nominations!
Elections to LSA Executive [2025]
Nominations are invited for several roles on the LSA Executive Committee. The Executive is voluntarily run and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Association.
Read full details on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/electio...
Call for Applications!
The LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund... a source of funding to promote both the Leisure Studies Association, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Learn more on the LSA website and access the application form here: leisurestudies.org/news/the-lsa...
'The welcome in the context of dementia'
Read the latest on the work by LSA member Dr Chris Russell---built in partnership with the Leisure Studies Association and Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Visit the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/the-wel...
Looking distinguished… and ready to cause trouble… #cats #catsofbluesky
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What about my ears? #cats #catsofbluesky #orangecats
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Upcoming!
3rd Symposium: More than just a number: Re-Humanizing the Tourism Academy
Sunday, 6 July + Monday, 7 July 2025
Location: York St John Creative Centre, York St John University and online
Full details on the LSA website: tinyurl.com/nszwuwfw
Contemplation #blueskycats #cats
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Always keep one eye open… #catsofbluesky
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A new bakery has opened. #cats
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This girl keeps our spirit up… #cats
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Member benefits!
Access the LSA Jiscmail listserv which distributes news and updates from across the world of leisure studies.
Learn more on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org
