CESS Fall 2024 conference

We are delighted to announce that the call for proposals for CESS Fall 2024 is now open. The esteemed Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, will host the CESS Fall Conference in Syracuse, New York, from 12 to 15 September 2024. The deadline to submit proposals is May 22, 2024. The Conference committee […]

CESS 2024 – Registration Now Open!

The Central Eurasia Studies Society is excited to announce that registration for the CESS 2024 Conference, scheduled for June in Almaty, is now open for participants whose paper proposals have been accepted. As we gear up for a dynamic exchange of ideas, here are the essential steps and requirements for presenters: If circumstances change and […]

CESSI Fellowship Opportunity for Summer 2024

Exciting news for students and professionals interested in Central Eurasian languages and cultures! The University of Wisconsin-Madison is now accepting applications for Title VIII Fellowships to support this year’s Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI). The program will run from June 17 to August 9, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. This fellowship is available to U.S. […]

CESS2024 Conference Update: Record-Breaking Submissions Under Review

The CESS2024 Conference Committee is delighted to share with our academic community that this year’s call for papers has garnered an unprecedented response. We are currently in the midst of reviewing a record number of submissions, reflecting the vibrant and diverse interests of our field. Review Process and Notifications: The review process has been initiated […]

CESS Highlights the RUTA Association 2024 Conference Opportunity

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 […]

Save the Date: CESS’ North American Conference at Syracuse University, Sept 12-15

The Central Eurasian Studies Society is excited to announce a significant change in our conference programming for 2024. Breaking tradition, our annual conference will be hosted by Turan University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, marking a pivotal shift in our efforts to bring Central Eurasian studies to the forefront of global academic discourse. Following this, we are […]

CESS Book Awards 2024: Call for Submissions

The Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) is delighted to announce the opening of submissions for the 2024 Book Awards. We invite authors and publishers to submit their works for this significant accolade in Central Eurasian studies. The award ceremony will be a highlight of our annual conference, scheduled for June 6-9, 2024, at Turan University […]

Invitation to ASEEES Spring 2024 Research Meet-Up Series: Doing Research in Central Asia

We are excited to extend a warm invitation to all members of the Central Eurasian Studies Society to join the upcoming ASEEES event (Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies). Event Details: This session is part of the ASEEES Spring 2024 Research Meet-Up Series, focusing on various aspects of research in the Eurasian region. […]

CESS Announces Call for Proposals for 2024 Annual Conference in Almaty

Almaty, Kazakhstan – The Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) has officially opened its call for proposals for the 2024 Annual Conference, scheduled to take place from June 6th to 9th at Turan University in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This prestigious event, marking its 24th year, invites scholars and practitioners from all over the world to submit proposals […]

Congratulations to the 2023 Graduate Student Paper Award Winners

The Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS) takes immense pride in announcing the winners of the prestigious 2023 Graduate Student Paper Awards. This year, we are delighted to honor two outstanding scholars for their exceptional research contributions in the field of Central Eurasian studies. Nicholas Seay, Ohio State University Paper Title: “By Tractor and Plane: Pesticides […]