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UACES 56th Annual Conference 2026

Join us next year in Prague for the UACES 56th Annual Conference 2026, hosted in partnership with Charles University. Our Annual Conference will bring together scholars, researchers, and practitioners in European Studies to share cutting-edge research, exchange ideas, and connect across disciplines.

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Professional Opportunities

Support at every stage of your academic and professional journey.

Secure Funding

Receive financial support and gain credibility to fuel your ambitions.

Win Prizes

Spotlight your outstanding book, thesis, or achievements.

Network

Attend community events and learn alongside world-class experts.

Journals and Books

UACES supports the field of European Studies through two leading journals and a collaborative book series:

Journal of Common Market Studies

The Journal of Common Market Studies (JCMS) is a multidisciplinary journal focused on European integration and comparative regionalism.

Contemporary European Politics

Contemporary European Politics (CEP) is an open-access journal publishing research and commentary on political developments across Europe, within and beyond the EU.

Contemporary European Studies

The Contemporary European Studies (CES) book series publishes innovative research in EU Studies, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary work.

Upcoming events

Browse our list of future events on all aspects of European Studies.

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Doctoral Training Academy 2025

|20 - 21 Nov 2025

The UACES Doctoral Training Academy (DTA) supports PhD and Early Career Researchers in European Studies as they take their first steps into academia and beyond.

56th UACES Annual Conference in Prague, CZ

|7 - 9 Sep 2026

We are delighted to welcome you to Prague for the 56th UACES Annual Conference 2026.