Background to Appearance Matters
Since 2003, the Centre for Appearance Research has been running a conference series known as Appearance Matters. To our knowledge, this is the only conference series that provides a forum which specifically highlights current psychosocial research, theory and good practice around appearance-related issues including visible difference, interventions, research methods and provision of care.
The Appearance Matters Conference Series has a strong focus on the application of research to practice, reflected in the number of practitioners and the range of disciplines represented by the delegates. The meetings provide an opportunity for academics, clinicians, practitioners, researchers, hospital managers and policy makers involved in the provision of care for people with appearance-related concerns to up-date their knowledge, engage in debate, share ideas and network with others working in this field.
Whilst surgical and condition-specific conferences may include some psychosocial research, such sessions are typically peripheral to the main conference proceedings, and the opportunities to focus on psychosocial research and practice influencing upon care are limited.
Previous keynote addresses
The series so far boasts keynote addresses by internationally renowned experts including, Professor Thomas Cash (Old Dominion University), Professor Jane Ogden (University of Surrey), Professor Marika Tiggemann (Flinders University), Professor Nichola Rumsey (University of the West of England), Professor Alex Clarke (Royal Free Hospital & University of the West of England) & Professor Lina Ricciardelli (Deakin University).
Appearance Matters 4
In June 2010, Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) hosted it’s fourth Appearance Matters Conference. This two day event attracted nearly 200 national and international delegates from a range of professional backgrounds. See further details of the Appearance Matters 4 conference including the conference programme and videos of the keynote addresses.
Appearance Matters 5
The next conference in the series will be Appearance Matters 5 in 2012.
See also
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact the Appearance Matters team:
Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83967Fax: +44 (0)117 32 83645
E-mail: CAR@uwe.ac.uk
