| ACADEMIC EVENT SECTION #1: The Legal Dimension of Polish-Ukrainian Relations We cordially invite you to participate in the scientific conference ‘The Legal Dimension of Polish-Ukrainian Relations’. The conference will feature debates and presentations by speakers from not only Poland, but also cover issues related to various branches of law relevant to Polish-Ukrainian legal transactions. The conference offers an opportunity for active participation, regardless of academic degree – it is open to academics, practitioners, and undergraduate students. The event, taking place from January 9 to January 10, 2026, at Palac Potockich in Kraków, can be attended both remotely and in person. |
| #2: Ethical regimes. Doctors, patients, and ethics in colonial and postcolonial medicine This conference focuses on ethical practices in medical research and treatment within the colonial and postcolonial context, exploring the ethical considerations of medical professionals conducting research in diverse colonial and postcolonial settings, as well as the roles of their patients and subjects. The conference will take place from January 22 to January 23, 2026, at the Boerhaave Museum in Leiden. |
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| #3: Digital Humanities Winter School 2026 Would you like to learn more about how you can use digital tools to help you with your research? Come to the Digital Humanities Winter School! The winter school will occur from January 26, to January 30, 2026 in Leiden. During this week the Leiden University will offer various workshops on digital tools that can assist with your research. For more inforamtion and registration links click here. |
| #4: World Conference on Qualitative Research The 10th world conference will bring together researchers from over 40 countries to exchange knowledge and experiences in qualitative research. The event will be held from January 20 to January 22, 2026 at Complutense University of Madrid – Faculty of Education, Spain, and from February 2 to February 5, 2026 Online. The conference is an international scientific event, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of qualitative research and it provides an excellent opportunity to discuss the application of qualitative research in various areas such as education, health, social sciences, engineering, and technology. Click here to register. |
| SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENT SECTION #1: Catalan Ink Against Hitler Do not miss the opportunity to visit Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya and see Mario Armengol Torrella’s political cartoons created during WWII for British and Allied propaganda. View original works and publications of the Catalan artist that highlight his impactful style and contributions. The exhibition finishes on January 11, 2026. |
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| #3: Kraków Philharmonic University Concert Enjoy performances by musicians from the Kraków Philharmony at the Collegium Novum of Jagiellonian University. The concert will occur on January 16, 2026, starting at 7 p.m., and the tickets can be purchased online. |
| CALL #1: EUSAAP Conference Tokyo 2026 The 2026 EUSAAP (European Union Studies Association Asia Pacific) Annual Conference and postgraduate workshop, hosted by Hitotsubashi University and EUSA Japan, will celebrate and revisit the state of EU studies in the region. The conference, occuring from June 1 to June 2, 2026, in Tokyo, shall provide each participant with a deeper understanding of the complexities of the current situation of the EU and its relationships in the wider world, particularly with Asia Pacific areas. The dialogue between both, established scholars and emerging young voices are of vital importance and we particularly encourage graduate students to give presentations at the Tokyo conference. The deadline for submitting the paper is January 16, 2026. |
| IMPORTANT DATES Barcelona Research Seminar The 2026 edition of the Barcelona Research Seminar takes place on January 21-22, 2026, and will gather all 2nd-year students of the EPS programme studying at all partner universities. Please check your email boxes for further instructions. Let us remind you that travel and accommodation are arranged and covered by students. |
| HINDSIGHT Christmas meet-up Before Christmas the EPS students and teachers had a chance to meet informally at the conference premises of Hotel Krystal. We want to thank everyone who participated in such a pleasant occasion. |
| READING TIP : Bird Box, 2014 (author: Josh Malerman, USA) Something is out there . . .Something terrifying that must not be seen. One glimpse and a person is driven to deadly violence. No one knows what it is or where it came from. Enjoy the long dark winter evenings with a cup of tea in one hand and the post-apocalyptic horror novel in the other. FREQUENT QUESTION / DO NOT FORGET When is the start of the Summer Semester? Below you can find the dates of the start of the Summer Semester: Charles University: February 16, 2026 Jagiellonian University: February 26, 2026 Leiden University: February 2, 2026 Start of trimester at Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona: January 7, 2026 |
| Do you have any hints, ideas, or tips for interesting events, calls, books, films, podcasts, etc.? Do not hesitate to reach us at eps@fsv.cuni.cz. Your feedback and contribution are highly appreciated. |
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