Themed Track 8: Health and the European Union Convenors: Dr Mary Guy and Dr Charlotte Godziewski (@euhealthgov.bsky.social) Read more about our themed tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks... #UACES2026

New year, new opportunity to make plans! Do submit your contributions to our learning and teaching track at @uaces.bsky.social Prague this September

Themed Track 7: Gender & Sexuality Convenors: UACES Gender and Sexuality Track Committee Read more about our themed tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks... #UACES2026

Join us in Prague at next year’s UACES Conference! We’re seeking contributions that take us beyond the disciplinary borders of European Studies and are geopolitically accountable to struggles against all forms of coloniality within the EU’s relations with the global souths.

Themed Track 6: European Security Convenors: Professor @jocelynmawdsley.bsky.social, Dr Laura Chappell and Professor Anna Molnár Read more about our themed tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks... #UACES2026

Join us at UACES Annual Conference in beautiful Prague, 7-9 September 2026. Submit your proposals by 1 February #UACES2026

Theme Track 5: EU Relations with the Global Souths: Repair, Resistance, Reworlding Beyond Coloniality Convenors: Dr Antonio Salvador M. Alcazar, Rahel W. Sebhatu Read more about our themed tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks... #UACES2026

𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟱𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 Theme Track 4: EU Digital Policy in a Changing World Convenors: Sebastian Heidebrecht, Xuechen Chen and Xinchuchu Gao Read more about our themed tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks... #UACES2026

𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟱𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 Theme Track 3: Constructing Europe through Everyday Practice – Rights, Politics and Society Convenors: @dschiek.bsky.social, Mary Naughton and Katerina Orfanidi Read more about our themed tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks... #UACES2026

📢 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 We’re inviting motivated members to join the UACES Committee in one of four key roles: ► Secretary ► EDI Officer ► Two Committee Members Deadline: 31 Jan 2026. 👉 For More Details: lnkd.in/gE53Mk 👉 Become a UACES Member: lnkd.in/eDmuxqn

𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟱𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 Theme Track 2: Blurring the Boundaries of Sanctions in Europe and Beyond Convenors: Raquel Cardoso and António Vaz de Castro Read more about our themed tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks... #UACES2026

📖 Join us tomorrow (Dec 17th) at 3:00 GMT for the launch of 'Economic Aspects of the Sustainability Transition in Europe' by Dr Rosa Maria Fernandez Martin with discussants Prof Gabriel Siles-Brugge and Michael Nicholson This is a free to attend event open to all ✅ Register now: shorturl.at/Rn1HY

𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟱𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 Theme Track 1: Beyond The East West Divide: EU Strategic Autonomy Convenors: @juliarone.bsky.social, @eli-gateva.bsky.social and @tudzarovska.bsky.social Read more about our themed tracks: www.uaces.org/themedtracks... #UACES2026

Unfortunately it looks like this will be the first @uaces.bsky.social annual conference that I’ll not be attending since 2017… But you should all go. It’s a fab event and I’ll really miss all the great conversations and meeting friends #UACES2026 🇪🇺

We are running a European Security themed track for #UACES2026 in Prague, and are already looking forward to the no doubt lively discussions! ECRs are especially welcome - this is a really supportive conference. All you need to know is here: uaces.org/themedtracks...

Our themed track "Beyond The East West Divide: EU Strategic Autonomy" is now open for submissions for the 𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟱𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 taking place at Charles University in Prague. For more details and to submit your proposal, please read here: uaces.org/themedtracks...

📢 Call for Papers: UACES 56th Annual Conference 2026 at Charles University, Prague! Share your research & connect with the European Studies community. Submit by 1 February 2026 👉 www.uaces.org/themedtracks... #UACES #EUStudies #CfP

CfP for a BJSE special issue on HE and students' political beliefs/engagement www.education.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/u... @uaces.bsky.social @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @mybisa.bsky.social

Join us for the launch of 'Economic Aspects of the Sustainability Transition in Europe' by Dr Rosa Maria Fernandez Martin Discussants Prof Gabriel Siles-Brugge @uob-policystudies.bsky.social Michael Nicholson @ieep.eu 17/12/25 at 3:00 PM GMT ✅ Register now: shorturl.at/Rn1HY #EU #Economics

A reminder that Nominations for the UACES Graduate Forum Committee close tomorrow, so if you are a PhD student or ECR who is interested, be sure to submit your nominations www.uaces.org/GFCElections... If you are a PhD supervisor, we would strongly encourage you to share this with your students

Another insightful post on the EU HEALTHGOV UACES blog, this time from Phil J. Ryan who discusses 'Treating it with an App: AI Techno-optimism Against Regulations' Check out the blog here: healthgovernance.ideasoneurope.eu/2025/12/01/t...

Extended Deadline! Nominations for the UACES Graduate Forum Committee will close 5 December Two roles available: ✅ Events Officer (joint position) ✅ Student and ECR Representative Why join? ✔ Shape the Graduate Forum ✔ Build your network ✔ Gain leadership experience www.uaces.org/GFCElections...

thanks to @tudzarovska.bsky.social for organizing this year! @eli-gateva.bsky.social @uaces.bsky.social

The second conference of the @uaces.bsky.social UACES research network "Rethinking Europe’s East-West Divide: EU Strategic Autonomy, Security and Enlargement Faculty of Social Sciences" is taking place at Charles University, Prague 4 – 5 December 2025. We are looking forward to the debate.

Want to gain leadership experience and build your European Studies network? Nominations are open for the UACES Graduate Forum Committee! Two roles available: Events Officer & Student/ECR Rep. Apply by 30 Nov 👉 www.uaces.org/GFCElections... #UACES #PhDLife

@jcms-eu.bsky.social continues to provide a well-respected platform for important discussions around Europe This latest JCMS blog post by Thibaud Deruelle, Sandra Lavenex, and Matis Poussardin reveals technocratic cooperation often happens informally and without any formal legal agreement. #jcms

Proud to see our journal Contemporary European Politics (CEP) setting high standards in academic publishing! With a 50% acceptance rate and an average of just 61 days to first decision, CEP offers a selective yet accessible process, providing timely feedback to authors worldwide.

With Workshop 2 coming to a close, that brings us to the end of #DTA25 A huge thank you to all of out PhD and ECR members who have made this an engaging and insightful experience, and a huge congratulations to our UACES Graduate Forum Committee for the running of another great DTA #UACES #DTA25

Workshop 1 is underway, giving attendees the chance to design their very own workshops that people would genuinely want to attend. The focus lies on developing or teaching a real skill relevant to European Studies. Facilitator: Roberto Baccarini #UACES #DTA25

We are back with our PhD and ECR members at @uam.es for Day 2 of #DTA25. Our attendees have another insightful day ahead of them, with two workshops focused on helping their academic and career progression Be sure to follow for updates on each session. #DTA25 #UACES

My whistle stop tour of Europe this month finishes in Madrid. Looking forward to catching up with our PhD and early career members over the next couple of days.

It has been a brilliant first day here at @uam.es for #DTA25 Thank you again to all of our speakers and attendees today. We look forward to welcoming our PhD and ECR members back tomorrow ready for a day of career-driven workshops #UACES #DTA25

#DTA25 continues with Session two, a panel on 'Government: Policy and Diplomacy: EU-level and Beyond' Speakers: Dr @ignacio-molina.bsky.social, Dr Vincenzo Pavone (joining virtually), Dr Armando Jiménez San Vicente Chair: Elena Şimanschi #UACES #DTA25

#DTA25 Session one is now underway with our first panel on 'Academia: Strategies for Finding and Getting a Post-Doc or Lectureship', featuring speakers Professor Carlos Sanz Díaz, Professor Elsa Aimé González and @haapalataru.bsky.social, chaired by Dr. Roberto Baccarini

We're excited to welcome our PhD & ECR members to @uam.es for #DTA25. Our attendees have an exciting mix of talks, workshops and networking opportunities awaiting them over the next two days. Be sure to follow for updates on each session. #DTA25 #UACES

Final call: AcSS Fellowship nominations close 14 November! Celebrate those turning social science into real-world impact, going above and beyond to transform policy, practice, or public understanding. Nominate yourself or another member via UACES: www.uaces.org/academy-soci...

Know someone shaping how we understand society? Nominate yourself, or another UACES member for the Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship. Celebrate leaders whose work bridges research, policy, and practice. Apply by 14 November 2025 through our short form: www.uaces.org/academy-soci...

APPLICATION TIP #2: One Scholarship is reserved for researchers who are either: • From underrepresented backgrounds • At universities outside Europe • In non-traditional disciplines We genuinely want to hear from you. UACES Scholarships: Apply by 7 November 2025: www.uaces.org/funding/scho...

APPLICATION TIP #1: Budget Realistically Show genuine research needs: ✓ Specific flight routes + prices ✓ Actual accommodation rates ✓ Real visa fees ✓ Necessary research materials Reviewers appreciate honest budgets. UACES Scholarships close 7 Nov 2025: www.uaces.org/funding/scho... #PhDTips

UACES Fieldwork Scholarships: The Basics 💰 £1,500.00 total 📝 Apply by 7 November 2025 🎯 Winners announced December 💷 £1,000.00 paid upfront (January) ✈️ Do fieldwork throughout 2026 📊 Final £500.00 on completion 4 scholarships. Simple application. Real support. www.uaces.org/funding/scho...

What can £1,500.00 do for your PhD?  ✈️ Flights to research sites 🏨 Accommodation during fieldwork 📁 Archive access fees 🎤 Interview transcription 🛂 Visa costs  UACES Fieldwork Scholarships cover the essentials - Apply by 7 November 2025: www.uaces.org/funding/scho... #AcademicBlueSky

PhD and Early-Career Researchers, join us in Madrid for the Doctoral Training Academy on the theme “Life After PhD”. Get tips, network, explore panels, and discover career strategies. Registration open now. Travel funding available for members (first-come, first-served): www.uaces.org/dta25

Want to shape Europe’s biggest European Studies conference? 🌍 There is one week left to submit your Themed Track proposal for #UACES Prague 2026. All disciplines and career stages are welcome! www.uaces.org/themedtracks #EuropeanStudies #AcademicConference #EuropeanScholars

The Academy of Social Sciences is accepting nominations for new Fellows – a recognition of those whose contribution to social science goes beyond academia to shape policy, practice, and public understanding. If this is you or someone you know, UACES can nominate you: www.uaces.org/academy-soci...

📢 Don’t Miss Out: UACES Fieldwork Scholarships 2025-26 £1,500.00 to fund PhD research that matters. Four flexible scholarships for fieldwork on contemporary European Studies. Learn More and Apply by 7 November 2025: www.uaces.org/funding/scho... #PhDLife #EuropeanStudies #PhDFunding

Shape #UACES2026 in Prague! We're seeking convenors to lead Themed Tracks at our 56th Annual Conference (7-9 Sept 2026) 📍 Charles University, Prague 🌍 Theme: How Europe is constructed, contested & reimagined 🗓️ Deadline: 3 November 2025 👉 www.uaces.org/themedtracks #EuropeanStudies #UACES

📣Call for Proposals: JCMS Special Issue – Autumn 2027📣 What we need: Proposals for articles addressing a clear research question. Contributions from new & established scholars welcome, including co-authored work between scholars & practitioners. Full details: www.uaces.org/jcms-specialissue-2027

That's a wrap on UACES 2025 Virtual Conference! Our virtual format brought together researchers across time zones who couldn't make it to Liverpool. Huge thanks to all chairs and presenters who sparked vital debates about Europe's evolving role in our complex world. #UACES2025

UACES Virtual Conference Day is TOMORROW. After an amazing week in Liverpool, we're continuing the research conversations online. Join us for flexible sessions across 14 panels covering everything from EU security to digital policy. Liverpool attendees: check ConfTool for access links. #UACES2025