8. International Weight Stigma Conference, Berlin

The Annual International Weight Stigma Conference is an interdisciplinary event that brings together scholars and practitioners from a range of backgrounds (e.g., humanities, public health, government and public policy, psychology, medicine, sociology, anthropology, allied health professions, education, sports and exercise science, social sciences, media studies, business, law, activism, and the lay public) to consider research, policy, rhetoric and practice around the issue of weight stigma.

This year’s event centers around the following themes:

Theme 1: Law and Policy 

Theme 2: Medical/Healthcare 

Theme 3: Everyday Weight Stigma 

Theme 4: Theoretical Foundations 

Theme 5: Activism and Interventions 

All themes are approached from various interdisciplinary angles and by researchers from all over the world. More on the conference and its programme: www.weightstigmaconference.com, or for information in German: www.wsc2022.de. 

Registration is now open. Bursaries and travel stipends are available.