UACES

📢 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟱𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Whether you are a UACES member or not, this is your opportunity to secure the best possible value for attending one of the leading global gatherings in European Studies.

UACES members already benefit from the lowest available conference rates, while non‑members can access these through the combined membership and registration option, gaining a full year of membership at the same time.

Registering now also means you save £50 compared to standard registration, making this the most cost‑effective time to confirm your place.

Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eV2UTyge

Join us at Charles University, Prague between 7-9 September 2026 for three days of high‑quality panels, plenaries and networking.

✔ Engage with a dynamic international academic programme
✔ Connect with scholars and practitioners from across Europe and beyond
✔ Take part in an all‑inclusive conference experience, with networking built in

⏳ Early bird closes 31 May 2026
Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eKG9KB_i

Join us in Prague and be part of the conversation shaping European Studies.

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✨ 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

If you have been thinking about putting your work forward, or if a colleague’s contribution comes to mind, this is the moment to do something about it.

The UACES Awards recognise the full breadth of what our community contributes across research, teaching, public engagement, equality, diversity and inclusion. With eight categories, there is a strong chance there is an award that reflects the work you do, or the work of someone you know.

Taking the time to submit an application is what ensures that work is recognised and shared with the wider European Studies community.

Award recipients are formally recognised at the UACES 56th Annual Conference in Prague, attending with travel and accommodation provided, and contributing to the programme alongside colleagues from across the field.

📅 Applications close Monday 25 May 2026 at 23:59 BST

Apply now: https://www.uaces.org/awards

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟱𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄!

UACES offers multiple routes designed to keep participation as accessible as possible. You can find more information below or on our website: https://www.uaces.org/prague

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Early bird registration is currently open and offers the lowest base price available before standard rates apply. Registering early not only saves money, it also secures your place in the programme and gives you time to plan travel and funding.

𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
UACES members automatically benefit from the cheapest conference rates, as well as access to funding opportunities, research support and networking throughout the year. If you are part of the UACES community, you are already paying the lowest possible price.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿? 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
When registering, select the relevant 'non‑member' category on the first page. On the next step, a combined membership and registration option will appear.

This allows you to access the cheaper member conference rate and receive a full year of UACES membership in one simple step.

This is the best value route for non‑members to attend UACES 2026.

𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
UACES also offers a range of targeted support to help reduce barriers to participation. This includes assistance for delegates with caring responsibilities, support for visa‑related costs and travel support for students, PhD researchers and early‑career members. These options are designed to make attendance more accessible and to support a diverse and inclusive conference community.

Full details are available here: https://www.uaces.org/Conference-Funding

👉 Early bird registration closes 31 May 2026
👉 Register now: https://www.conftool.org/uaces2026/

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Now is the moment to recognise work that is making a real difference.

If you are working to make your discipline, institution or community more inclusive and equitable, we would love you to apply. If you know someone whose work is creating change, put them forward.

The UACES Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award recognises scholars who have made substantial and sustained contributions to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion, including work that challenges structural inequalities, broadens participation and promotes more inclusive forms of knowledge production.

This includes leadership, mentorship, curriculum change, institutional work and advocacy.

The prize includes:
-A commemorative glass award
-A certificate
-Three‑day attendance at the UACES 56th Annual Conference in Prague
-A featured interview on the UACES website
-Promotion across UACES social media channels
-A pre‑organised panel at the 2027 conference

Applications close on Monday 25 May 2026 at 23:59 BST

If this reflects your work, or that of someone you know, take the time to put forward an application and ensure it is recognised.

Apply now: https://www.uaces.org/awards/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-award

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Now is the moment to put forward work that goes beyond academia.

If your research has reached wider audiences, influenced policy, shaped practice, or made a difference outside the university, apply. If you know someone whose work is doing this, put them forward.

Apply now: https://www.uaces.org/awards/public-engagement-and-impact-award

The UACES Public Engagement and Impact Award recognises scholars who demonstrate exceptional ability to translate research into meaningful societal, policy and public impact.

This includes work with policymakers, practitioners, civil society and the wider public, as well as innovative approaches to engagement and knowledge exchange.

Nominations for this award are open to anyone, including those working outside academic institutions.

The prize includes:
-A commemorative glass award
-A certificate
-Three‑day attendance at the UACES 56th Annual Conference in Prague
-An opportunity to speak in the UACES Award Winner webinar series
-Promotion across UACES social media channels

Applications close on Monday 25 May 2026 at 23:59 BST

📢 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟱𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Now is the time to secure your place at the best available rates and join us in Prague for one of the leading gatherings in European Studies.

👉 Register now: https://www.uaces.org/prague

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲?
The latest UACES blog explores why the UACES Annual Conference continues to offer real value for delegates. From built‑in networking with lunches, refreshment breaks and receptions included, to a programme bringing together established and emerging voices within a truly international academic community, the conference is designed to support meaningful engagement at all stages. It also highlights the strong support available for early‑career researchers.

These aren’t add‑ons, they are central to the UACES conference experience.

👉 Read more: https://uacesoneurope.ideasoneurope.eu/2026/05/12/the-value-of-the-uaces-annual-conference-academic-quality-community-and-value-for-money/

UACES members benefit from the lowest available conference rates, and non‑members can access these through the combined membership and registration option, which includes a full year of membership alongside the reduced rate.

𝗠𝗶𝗱‑𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Now is the moment to put forward research that is shaping the field.

If you are at a mid‑career stage and your work has developed into a coherent and sustained contribution, apply. If you know a colleague whose research has built real influence over time, put them forward.

The UACES Mid‑Career Research Excellence Award recognises scholars whose work demonstrates originality, impact, innovation, collaboration and service.

This award is designed to recognise researchers who are not just producing excellent work, but shaping conversations, building collaborations and contributing to the field over time.

The award is open to anyone between 8 and 20 years post‑PhD, and you do not need to be a UACES member to apply.

The prize includes:
A commemorative glass award
A certificate
Three‑day attendance at the UACES 56th Annual Conference in Prague
An opportunity to speak in the UACES Award Winner webinar series
Promotion across UACES social media channels

Applications close on Monday 25 May 2026 at 23:59 BST

If this reflects your work, or that of someone you know, take the time to put forward an application and ensure it is recognised.

Apply now: https://www.uaces.org/awards/mid-career-research-excellence-award

🎓 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 – 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Are you delivering teaching in European Studies that is making a real difference to your students? Or do you know someone whose creativity and commitment in the classroom stands out?

The UACES Excellence in Teaching Award recognises outstanding impact in teaching contemporary European Studies, from innovative approaches and inclusive practice to the genuine difference teaching can make to student learning.

The award is open to anyone teaching European Studies in formal or non‑formal settings, and self‑application is strongly encouraged.

The prize includes:
-A commemorative glass award
-A certificate
-Three‑day attendance at the UACES 56th Annual Conference in Prague
-A featured interview on the UACES website
-Promotion across UACES social media channels
-A pre‑organised panel at the 2027 conference

🗓️ Applications close Monday 25 May 2026 at 23:59 BST

👉 Apply now: https://www.uaces.org/awards/excellence-teaching-award

If this sounds like your work, or that of a colleague, we strongly encourage you to put forward an application.

UACES Awards 2026 Nominations are now open

This year the UACES Awards are expanding to celebrate the breadth of what our community contributes to academia and society. Over eight categories we'll recognise excellence in research and teaching to public engagement, EDI leadership and the community work that brings our field together.

The awards open for applications this year are:
• Best Book Prize
• Best PhD Thesis Prize
• Excellence in Teaching Award
• Mid‑Career Research Excellence Award
• Public Engagement and Impact Award
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award
• Contribution to European Studies Community Prize

We will also be awarding our highly prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

Anyone can apply for the awards. You do not need to be a UACES member to submit an application, though eventual award recipients must be current UACES members.

Self‑application is warmly encouraged, with applications submitted by colleagues, supervisors or partners are equally welcome.

All winners receive formal recognition from UACES, including a commemorative award and certificate, three‑day attendance at the UACES 56th Annual Conference in Prague, and opportunities to share their work, including participation in the UACES Award Winner webinar series.

🗓️ Applications close Monday 25 May 2026 at 23:59 BST.

👉 Full details and how to apply: https://www.uaces.org/awards

Please consider applying, or share this with colleagues whose work deserves recognition.

Early bird registration is now open for the UACES 56th Annual Conference, taking place in Prague, 7–9 September 2026, with a Virtual Day on 18 September.

Join scholars, researchers and practitioners from across Europe and beyond for three days of panels, plenaries, workshops and networking, all hosted at Charles University.

✔ Save up to £50 with early bird rates
✔ UACES members save up to £160 on conference fees
✔ Inclusive lunches, refreshment breaks and receptions included

Early bird registration closes 31 May 2026.
Find out more and register 👉 https://www.uaces.org/prague

📢 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆

The final deadline for the UACES Graduate Forum Research Conference 2026 is this Friday, and we are encouraging our academic community to help ensure that students and early‑career researchers do not miss this opportunity.

If you supervise Masters students or PhD researchers, or work with early‑career scholars in your department, please consider sharing this call. Your networks play an important role in supporting emerging researchers and helping them access opportunities that develop their academic confidence and visibility.

We are already building a strong programme with contributions from emerging scholars across Europe, and spaces are still available. Submissions received this week will be reviewed promptly under our rolling process.

The conference will take place on 4 and 5 June at the Faculty of European Studies, Babeș‑Bolyai University, Cluj‑Napoca, Romania, and is shaping up to be one of our most engaging events yet.

Why encourage your students and ECRs to take part?
🔹 A constructive and friendly environment for presenting research
🔹 Meaningful feedback from peers working on similar topics
🔹 Opportunities to build academic networks
🔹 Travel and accommodation funding available for eligible participants
🔹 A platform that supports career development and confidence‑building

Whether participants are refining a chapter, testing an idea or preparing work for publication, the Graduate Forum Conference offers a valuable space to share research and strengthen academic profiles.

📅 Final deadline: Friday 3 April 2026, 12:00 BST
🔗 Submit now: https://www.uaces.org/gf26