2nd International Conference on Universities and Cultural Routes

The European Institute of Cultural Routes invites you to participate in the 2nd International Conference on Universities and Cultural Routes, taking place in November 2026 in Lugano, Switzerland.

About the Conference

The European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR) and the Università della Svizzera italiana, with the support of the Compostela Group of Universities (Chair of the University Network), are pleased to announce the 2nd International Conference on Universities and Cultural Routes that will take place on 12–13 November in Lugano, Switzerland.

This conference takes place within the framework of activities organised by the EICR in cooperation with the University Network for Cultural Routes Studies. Composed of more than 35 universities and academic institutions across Europe, the network aims to promote research on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, foster academic activities in the field, and offer scientific advice where required.

The 2nd International Conference aims to advance research, strengthen academic collaboration, and promote knowledge on Cultural Routes and their role in fostering European identity.

Important information

All working sessions throughout the conference will be held in English.

The call for registrations, alongside the full event program, registration fees, and recommended local accommodation options, will be published on the Università della Svizzera italiana and Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe websites shortly.

Please keep in mind that attendees are responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation costs.

For any additional information, please contact: contact@culture-routes.lu

1st International Conference on Universities and Cultural Routes

The European Institute of Cultural Routes invites you to participate in the 1st International Conference on Universities and Cultural Routes, taking place this November in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

About the Conference

The European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR - Technical agency of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme) and the Compostela Group of Universities (member of the University Network for Cultural Studies) is pleased to announce the organisation of the 1st International Conference on Universities and Cultural Routes, taking place from 13th to 14th November 2024 at the University of Santiago de Compostela, in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Following two successful editions of the Cultural Routes Academic Workshops held online in 2021 and 2023, this event is intended to highlight existing research and academic activities in the field of Cultural Routes.

Call for papers

The academic conference welcomes papers relating to all aspects of Cultural Routes. Participants interested in presenting a contribution at the conference can submit their abstracts to evaluation@culture-routes.lu under the subject “Call for abstracts 2024_Cultural Routes” by Friday 27th September. 

As the European Cemeteries Route has been a certified Cultural Route of the Council of Europe since 2010, the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE) would like to encourage our representatives to attend the conference with some interesting presentation topics.

The call for papers containing further details and instructions is available HERE.
An abstract template can be found HERE.

Importnat information

The travel to/from Santiago de Compostela and accommodation costs are not covered by the organisers and must be borne by each participant. Registration fees will not be requested, and meals and extra activities will be offered by the organisers as indicated in the draft programme.

The International Conference working sessions will be held in English.

A preliminary programme, registration details, travel and accommodation options, as well as cultural activities information are available HERE. Invitation letters and updated practical information will be sent out during the first weeks of September.

For any additional information, please contact evaluation@culture-routes.lu.