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UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies)
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UACES is a global membership charity for academics, students, and practitioners interested in all aspects of Europe and the European Union.

Discover more, and become a member, at uaces.org
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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.
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
@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
Check out the latest JCMS blog post by Thibaud Deruelle, Sandra Lavenex, & Matis Poussardin. While we often think of EU influence in terms of trade agreements or enlargement, the authors show that technocratic cooperation often happens informally.

Read more here: lnkd.in/ezh2s6aE

#JCMS #UACES
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November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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.
Did you know that CEP has a 50% acceptance rate & a 61 day avg. first decision turnaround? Also, 60% of articles come from outside Europe! We particularly welcome submissions from PhD researchers, ECRs, and scholars outside Europe/The EU.

Questions: [email protected].

#CEP #UACES #Wiley
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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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.
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
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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
November 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#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
November 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#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
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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...
November 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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...
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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...
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Travel bursaries for PhD Researcher Members of UACES doing essential fieldwork
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November 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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...
October 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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...
October 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📢 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
October 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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📣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
October 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM