2026
31/03/2026
In Conversation #82, Carsten Jahn Hansen reflects on the growing use of “soft spaces” planning at the local level. Drawing on research from Denmark, he explores how informal, non-statutory spatial plans can bridge gaps between neighbourhoods, investors and authorities, while also raising new challenges in relation to coordination, legitimacy and the interaction between soft and hard planning spaces.
12/03/2026
Early bird registration for the EURA 2026 Annual Conference closes on 14 March 2026. Register at the reduced fee, check fees and conditions, and explore membership options via www.eura2026.org.
28/02/2026
In Conversation #81, Marta Lackowska explores how democratic backsliding is often accompanied by “subsidiarity backsliding”, as central governments weaken local autonomy through recentralization, financial pressure, and political control. Drawing on recent examples from Hungary, Poland, Turkey and beyond, she shows how cities are resisting these pressures and defending democracy through legal action, coalition-building, public communication, and progressive local policies.
25/01/2026
The editors have invited me to write this, the 80th contribution to our series of international EURA Conversations. This is an honour for me. The downside is that they have asked me to provide some overall reflections on the series and on possible ways forward. Given the sheer diversity of contributions this is a bit of a challenge!
18/12/2025
Registration for the 12th Winter School is open. The programme (in English) runs 19–23 January 2026 in Florence. Attending offers a focused way to launch or advance your PhD or research project with solid methods and skills. Organised by the University of Florence with support from EURA and a broad network of Italian universities.
13/12/2025
Deadline extended for the EURA 2026 Call for Papers and Pre-Organised Panels: new submission date 30 December 2025. Explore tracks and submit via www.eura2026.org. Don’t miss it!
07/12/2025
7 days left to submit to the EURA 2026 Call for Papers and Pre-Organised Panels. Deadline quickly approaching: 15 December 2025. Explore tracks and submit via www.eura2026.org. Don’t miss it!
03/12/2025
Less than 15 days left to submit to the EURA 2026 Call for Papers and Pre-Organised Panels. Deadline: 15 December 2025. Explore tracks and submit via www.eura2026.org. Don’t miss it!
05/11/2025
EURA 2026 Call for Papers and Panels is open. Submit abstracts and pre-organised panels within 9 tracks. Deadlines: abstracts due 15 December 2025, notification 30 January 2026. Details and submissions at www.eura2026.org.
30/10/2025
The official EURA 2026 website is now live: www.eura2026.org. Dates: 17–20 June 2026. Location: Venice, Italy. Theme: “Cities Under Strain: Rethinking the Ungovernable”. Host: IUAV University of Venice. Explore tracks, key dates and practical info on the site.
22/10/2025
Applications are open for the 2026 entry Bloomberg Philanthropies PhD Studentships in Cities at LSE, providing full fees, an annual stipend (≥ £22,780 in 2025/26) and additional funding to engage with city administrations; co-supervision by LSE Cities is encouraged. Available across Government, Geography & Environment, Management and Sociology. Deadline: submit before your programme’s funding deadline. [...]
27/09/2025
