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21st Workshop on New Institutionalism

We are delighted to invite you to the University of Liverpool Management School for the annual Workshop on New Institutionalism on 26 and 27 March 2026.

Workshop Dates: Thursday 26 and Friday 27 March 2026

Time: TBC 

Cost: The fees below include coffee breaks, lunches and the conference dinner on Thursday 26 March 2025. 

 

Early Bird

(up to 1 March 2026)

Late registration

(after 1 March 2026)
Regular £240  £285
PhD Students £190 £225

Place: University of Liverpool Management School - Chatham St, Liverpool L69 7ZH

Event

The annual New Institutionalism Workshop (NIW) aims to unite scholars from diverse disciplines, countries and academic traditions. Each year, the workshop convenes to push the theoretical and empirical frontiers of institutional research.

We are keeping with two main NIW traditions:

  1. The workshop is planned as an open forum, a space for meeting and conversation to share innovative research ideas and approaches regarding new institutionalism
  2. We welcome papers that are in their early stage.

We encourage work that brings forward novel topics, employs innovative methodology, and/or advances fresh perspectives of inquiry. Approaches that drift away from present mainstream themes will enhance and develop our understanding of institutions and institutional phenomena.

We are especially keen to hear voices from literature that does not belong to the standard reference list of institutional theory, and/or to learn about scholarly endeavours that draw on work not available in English.

In line with the new institutionalism network’s spirit, we encourage collaboration, particularly among scholars drawing on or bridging different disciplines.

Call for Papers 

We are delighted to invite a broad range of scholars to submit their abstracts to present their work during the 21st Workshop on New Institutionalism in Liverpool. We look forward to many enjoyable and productive discussions during the workshop. Participants are expected to be present throughout the event and actively engage in discussions.

Submission of short papers: 15 October to 30 November 2025

Your short paper must be between 800 and 3,000 words and should be sent via email to NIW2026@liverpool.ac.uk. 

Decision on acceptance by 22 December 2025. 

Online registration starts 15 January 2026. 

Download Call for Papers (PDF, 107 KB)

For further information on the workshop and the network, please visit www.newinstitutionalism.org.

Pre-conference get-together

We are happy to announce that we will continue the tradition of organising an informal pre-conference get-together for those who want to start the exchange on Wednesday evening (at your own expense). The precise venue for the get-together will be communicated in the near future.

Please note that space is limited, and only those who confirmed attendance during registration will have a guaranteed spot.

Hotels 

Delegates attending the NIW 2026 Workshop can take advantage of special negotiated rates at hotels close to the Management School.

Novotel Paddington Liverpool

  • Wednesday 25 March 2026 – 30 standard king rooms – £97.40 B&B
  • Thursday 26 March 2026 – 30 standard king rooms – £97.40 B&B
  • Friday 27 March 2026 – 30 standard king rooms – £112.40 B&B

How to book:
To make a booking using your unique discount code NEWINS2026, please contact the Reservations Team on 0151 245 6694 / 6697 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) or email HB737-RE@accor.com

Any unreserved rooms will be released after 28 February 2026.

Hope Street Hotel

  • Wednesday 25 March 2026 – £122.40 per room, per night
  • Thursday 26 March 2026 – £122.40 per room, per night

How to book:
These rooms are held under reference GA006101. Delegates must book directly by contacting reservations@hopestreethotel.co.uk or calling 0151 709 3000, quoting the reference when booking. Please note these rates are not available via the hotel website and bookings must be secured with a valid card.

Any unreserved rooms will be released after 28 January 2026.

School Lane Hotel

  • Wednesday 25 March 2026 – £77.40 per room, per night
  • Thursday 26 March 2026 – £77.40 per room, per night

How to book:
These rooms are held under reference GA000131. Delegates must book directly by contacting reservations@hopestreethotel.co.uk or calling 0151 388 0011, quoting the reference when booking. Please note these rates are not available via the hotel website and bookings must be secured with a valid card.

Any unreserved rooms will be released after 31 December 2025.