This intensive and interactive day seminar addressed the topic of
children's peer relations. Following introductory theoretical papers
scoping the conceptual territories of relationships and childhood
studies, the seminar addressed three types of relations:

* peer relations within the family;
* friendships; and
* peer relations in relation to children and young people's
  collective participation.

Each session will have paired papers on current research and theorisations,
from the Majority and Minority World perspectives. Confirmed speakers
already include: Dr Kate Bacon, Professor Judith Ennew, Professor Lynn
Jamieson, Dr Sue Milne, Dr Ruth Payne, Dr Barry Percy-Smith, Professor
Nigel Thomas, and Professor Kay Tisdall. Spotlight presentations will be
given by early career researchers.