Call for Papers
UNeECC 2025 conference
Cultural bridging : European territories and cultural metamorphoses
Avignon, France, October 15-17, 2025
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IMPORTANT DATES
- Call and save the date: 30 January
- Call for registration: 10 February – 1 March
- Registration and abstract submission deadline: 10 June
- Acceptance of abstract via e-mail: 16 June
- Conference fee payment: 17 June-14 September
- Paper submission deadline for the abstracts: 31 October
(the proceedings book will be published in the UNeECC proceedings Proceedings – Uneecc)
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SCOPE AND TOPICS
The University Network of the European Capitals of Culture (UNeECC) was founded in 2006 by the University of Pécs with the intention that the universities of the ECoC cities should contribute to the success of the programmes and provide background research for the ECoC organisers. The aim of the organisation is to recognise the role and contribution of universities in the success of the cities that have been awarded the title of European Capital of Culture. The network presently connects more than 50 higher education institutions.
Read more about the organisation here: www.uneecc.org
The UNeECC cordially invites you to its next annual conference in Avignon titled
Cultural bridging : European territories & cultural metamorphoses
hosted by Avignon University, Avignon (France)
15-17 October 2025.
SESSIONS
- Narratives
This session delves into the multifaceted narratives of territories, exploring the interplay between digital and sustainable technologies, artificial intelligence, and the arts. It encompasses a focus on the cultural and creative industries, heritage storytelling, and the challenges of narrative construction. Additionally, the discussion addresses cultural perceptions, imagination, and the evolving frameworks through which societies interpret and represent their identities and histories.
- Participation
This track explores inclusive policies connected with cultural heritage, fostering broader accessibility, ensuring that culture becomes a shared resource for a wide and diverse audience. It also emphasizes participation as a cornerstone of a renewed cultural democracy in Europe, highlighting the importance of engaging citizens in the co-creation and stewardship of cultural values and practices.
- Sustainable innovation
This panel will focus on the concept of innovation as an ongoing, long-term process intricately linked to ecological, cultural, and digital transitions. It will address technological issues, social and green challenges, emphasizing their application to the preservation, interpretation, and management of cultural heritage.
Submission type
The following submission types are expected:
- Long Papers: 15 pages max, excluding references and appendices; +1 page in the final version. Long papers should describe substantial, original, completed, and unpublished work.
- Short Papers: 5 pages max, excluding references and appendices. Short papers should present focused contributions.
Submission Guidelines
- Content Essential for Review: All content crucial for understanding your contribution should be included in the main paper, not solely in appendices. Reviewers are not obligated to review appendices.
- Multiple Submissions Policy: UNeCC 2025 cannot accept work that is currently under review, or has been published elsewhere, including other conferences or journals with overlapping review periods.
- Submission Format: xxxxxx
Submission Deadlines
Call for registration: 10 February – 1 March
Registration and abstract submission deadline: 10 June 2025
Acceptance of abstract via e-mail: 16 June 2025
Presentation Format
All accepted papers must be presented in person at the conference venue in either oral or poster sessions. Remote presentations will only be considered in exceptional circumstances (e.g., visa or health issues) with prior approval from the organizers.
UNeECC 2025 General Chair and Program Committee
William Chambers
Laszlo Komlosi
Flora Carrijn
TBD