The Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) brings to its members’ attention an essential academic event organized by the RUTA Association. The association’s 2024 annual conference, titled “RE(KN)OWN: REGION(S) FROM WITHIN,” is set to take place in the Carpathian Mountains, Ukraine, from June 27-30, 2024. This conference marks an exceptional platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to engage in a multifaceted dialogue about the regions encompassing Central, South-Eastern, Eastern Europe, the Baltic, Caucasus, Central and Northern Asia.
Conference Overview
RUTA’s conference emerges in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, aiming to foster a comprehensive discussion on the sociohistorical complexities of the affected regions. The event encourages contributions that challenge conventional perspectives, with a particular interest in transnational and comparative approaches that place these regions within global contexts.
Participation and Topics
The association seeks proposals across a broad spectrum of disciplines, including but not limited to the humanities, social sciences, area studies, and interdisciplinary fields. The conference theme invites exploration into the creation, strengthening, and sustainability of academic and community networks, addressing regional epistemic challenges, and the advancement of non-extractive research methodologies.
Submission Guidelines and Key Dates
- Proposals for panels and roundtables: Due by March 15, 2024, with confirmations by the end of March.
- Individual Papers: Require a 300-word abstract and a brief 100-word biography.
- Panels and Roundtables: Need a panel abstract, titles and abstracts for each paper, and biographies for all participants.
- Artistic Engagements: Should include a detailed project description and participant biographies.
A registration fee of 20 euros applies, with exemptions for Ukrainian citizens residing in Ukraine. The conference also offers a limited number of travel grants for participants requiring financial assistance.
Why Participate?
This conference represents a critical gathering for those invested in understanding and shaping the discourse around the specified regions. It provides a unique opportunity for intellectual exchange, collaboration, and the forging of new research directions. CESS members engaged in relevant fields are encouraged to contribute to this pivotal conversation.
Further Information
For more details on proposal submission and the conference itinerary, please visit the RUTA website or contact the conference organizers directly. This event not only offers a rich academic exchange but also stands as a significant moment for scholarly communities focusing on these regions.
Website: https://ruta-association.org/
Email: conference@ruta-association.org
