IARR 2025 Mini-Conference


Uxbridge, England on July 31-August 3, 2025!


On behalf of the Centre for Culture and Evolution (CCE) within the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (CHMLS) at Brunel University of London, we are pleased to present a themed mini-conference of the International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) on the topic of “Gender, Sexuality, and Relationships” (Thursday, 31 July-Sunday, 3 August 2025). This mini-conference will be the first major event by IARR that focuses squarely upon the ways in which gender and sexuality are reflected in relationship processes. We are particularly interested in work that explores the ways that gender and sexuality are expressed, are shaped by, and themselves shape relationship processes, dynamics, and outcomes. Nevertheless, we are open to submissions on a range of relationship-related subjects.

We will host a New Scholars Workshop on the first day of the mini-conference. The workshop will be planned by the IARR Mentorship Committee. Although the workshop will be especially useful for newer and younger relationship scientists, we welcome participation from conference attendees at all stages in their careers.

Accommodations
Hotel accommodations: Attendees will be responsible for booking their own accommodations (i.e., the conference organizers will not be able to pre-book rooms on behalf of attendees). Fortunately, the Lancaster Hotel (on campus) will be available for attendees and other customers during the conference dates in question. [Incidentally, attendees might wish to use the Lancaster Hotel as an unofficial gathering place throughout the mini-conference.] Moreover, several off-campus options are available; we recommend the Premier Inn Uxbridge Town Centre or The Red Lion Hotel as options. For a more extensive list of accommodations in the area, please click here.

Transportation: Brunel University of London is located in Uxbridge, which in turn is located within the West part of the Greater London Metropolitan area (known locally as “West London”). The conference location is five miles from Heathrow International Airport, accessible via the local U3 bus service that runs from Heathrow Bus Station to Uxbridge Town Centre (with a stop at Brunel on Cleveland Road in Uxbridge). The U3 bus runs approximately every 10-15 minutes from early morning until midnight.

In turn, within Uxbridge town centre, one will find a variety of shops and services, including the Piccadilly and Metropolitan Lines on the London Underground (i.e., “the Tube”) that offer multiple runs to Central London (arriving to and from Uxbridge within one hour). Overall, with an on-campus location that is “off the beaten track” of Central London (yet accessible to Central London via a one-hour train ride, as mentioned above), the locale is likely to foster sustained communication among students, newly minted scholars, and established professionals alike.

Activities
No specific activities have been scheduled during the conference. However, London & Partners (i.e., the London Convention Bureau) will provide detailed and up-to-date information regarding entertainment and attractions in and around the Central London area during the dates of the proposed mini-conference (especially Sunday, 3 August – the designated “open day” for the mini-conference).

CHAIRS

SUBMISSIONS


The submissions portal is now CLOSED. We anticipate that acceptances and rejections will be communicated to authors around mid-March, 2025.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS


The conference is pleased to feature the following three keynote speakers.

REGISTRATION


Registration information coming soon...

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

IARR 2026 MAIN CONFERENCE

Ceud Mìle Fàilte (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes). The IARR 2026 Main Conference will be held Wednesday, July 8 to Sunday, July 12 in Glasgow, Scotland! The city of Glasgow is just four hours by train from London and a major airline hub served by three international airports. Gateway to the Scottish Highlands and less than an hour by train from Edinburgh, Glasgow is a highly desirable destination for those wishing to tour parts of Scotland prior to or after the conference. Equally important, Glasgow itself boasts a rich architectural heritage, award-winning (and free!) museums, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene (e.g., it is home to the Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet, and the National Theatre of Scotland). The conference will be held in the Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde. The University of Strathclyde is a 10-minute walk from major rail stations and just five minutes from City Hall, shopping at Merchant City, and numerous restaurants and accommodation options amenable to all budgets.

CONTACT INFORMATION

A memorable stay at Brunel University of London

Questions, comments, and concerns can be directed to one of the conference organizers below.

The International Association for Relationship Research (IARR) is an interdisciplinary organization that strives to (a) promote advances in the scientific study of personal and social relationships, and (b) encourage collaboration among students, new scholars and experienced scholars.

Hotel Information

Lancaster Hotel
Kingston Lane
Uxbridge, Middlesex
UB8 3PH
P: 01895 268006
E: lancaster-suite@brunel.ac.uk

 

Premier Inn Uxbridge Town Centre
Colham House, Bakers Rd
Uxbridge
UB8 1RG
P: 333 003 8101

 

The Red Lion Hotel
Royal Lane, Hillingdon,
Uxbridge, Middlesex
UB8 3QP
P: 1895 236860
E: redlionhotel@fullers.co.uk