Conference: RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, Birmingham, 26-29 August 2025

Session: Qualitative longitudinal methodologies in and beyond human geography

A recent Special Section of Area considered the uses and outcomes of qualitative longitudinal methodologies for researching crisis (Brickell et al 2024). This in-person paper session aims to continue that conversation and expand its scope. We invite considerations of qualitative longitudinal methodologies and related methodologies, including community, biographical, and life-course methodologies. We invite considerations of the methodological opportunities and challenges posed by such methodologies. We invite reports of research findings generated by such methodologies, from any research theme in human geography and related disciplines.

To express an interest in participating, please send proposed authors, affiliations, titles, and abstracts (150 words max.) to Khaleda Brophy-Harmer (University of Southampton, kbh1g13@soton.ac.uk) and Nick Clarke (University of Southampton, n.clarke@soton.ac.uk) by the deadline of 21 February.