Midlands Conference in Critical Thought

Next conference: Birmingham City University, 20-21 May 2027
Call for streams open! Click to download.
Applications close 27/10/2026. (Call for Papers in January 2027).
Queries: midlandscritical@gmail.com

The MCCT is a non-hierarchical gathering for critical theory and thought. Under the 'forever free' pledge of our founding mission, we never charge attendance fees.

Un-siloed Enquiry

The dialogue is shaped by you, not institutions.

We foster emergent and interdisciplinary debate driven by collaborative organising, free attendance, and a commitment to epistemological and ontological openness. Critical thought demands intellectual freedom.

Propose a Stream

Propose a Paper

Your Contribution

Build the Discourse

Three distinct avenues for engaging with the conference and our wider efforts:

Call for Streams

Call for Papers

Share your thoughts

Propose a thematic strand for multiple presentations.
CALL CLOSES 27TH OCTOBER 2026

Propose a paper abstract for your choice of conference streams.
CALL OPENS JANUARY 2027

Feel free to get in touch with the Midlands Conference in Critical Thought organising team.

By the Numbers

Sustaining Free and Critical Exchange

3

Multi-day Annual Conferences (2024-26)

400+

Papers presented to date

100%

Collaborative Programming