Conference - programme for Friday, September 29th

Venue: Lloyd Building, Room 336

9.45 Introductions and welcomes

The last election study

10.00 - 11.15 Presentation of analyses of 2002 elections study by the research team, Professor Michael Marsh (TCD), Professor Richard Sinnott (UCD), Dr John Garry (QUB) and Dr Fiachra Kennedy (UCD).

Coffee and Tea

11.30 - 1.00 Discussion, lead by Professor David Farrell (Manchester University) and Professor Kathleen Knight (Barnard College, NY).

Lunch

Considerations on the next election study

Discussion on various elements will be lead by distinguished international scholars in the field of election studies

2.00 - 2.45 The Economy: Professor Ray Duch (Oxford University)

2.45 - 3.30 Immigration: Professor Wouter van der Brug (Amsterdam)

3.30 - 4.15 The EU: Professor Cees van der Eijk (Nottingham University)

Coffee and Tea

4.30 - 5.15 The Media: Dr. Heinz Brandenburg (Aberdeen University)

5.15 - 6.00 Campaigns: Professor Jeff Karp (Exeter University)