UACES 55th Annual Conference 2025

The 2025 UACES Annual Conference invites attendees to engage with a wide spectrum of themes reflecting Europe’s resilience in the face of a rapidly changing world. This year’s agenda will address critical issues including integration, governance, social equity, and sustainability, offering fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Through collaborative sessions and thought-provoking discussions, participants will explore how European societies are adapting to new global pressures, advancing digital and environmental transformations, and addressing complex questions of rights and identity. Together, we will examine the pathways to building a more resilient, inclusive Europe that can thrive in an interconnected, yet increasingly complex, global landscape.

There are 16 Themed Tracks available at the UACES 55th Annual Conference 2025, plus an Open Track for those whose work does not fit clearly into the Themed Tracks. 

• Competition and European Union Integration
• EU Digital Policy
• EU Law and Socio-economic (in)Equality
• European Security
• European Trade Policy in the Balance
• Food Politics and EU Governance
• Gender and Sexuality
• Health and the European Union
• Integration Through Rights and the Far Right
• Present and Future of the EU as a Global Development Actor
• Race and Decolonisation
• Rethinking Europe’s East-West Divide in the Age of Geopolitics
• Teaching & Learning
• The European Green Deal: Progress, Pitfalls, and Prospects
• Trust in a Changing Europe
• Understanding Protest at the Heart of Europe
• Open Track

To view more information on each of the Themed Tracks, click here.

Be part of the UACES 55th Annual Conference 2025 in Liverpool, where leading scholars, researchers, and practitioners will gather to exchange ideas, insights, and innovative research in the field of European Studies. Hosted by Liverpool John Moores University from 31 August -3 September, this three-day conference will feature stimulating panel discussions, interactive sessions, and invaluable networking opportunities. There is also the opportunity to present online during our virtual day on 12 September. 

The 2025 conference invites attendees to engage with a broad spectrum of themes that reflect Europe’s complex and evolving landscape. Conference delegates will explore how European societies are navigating global pressures, advancing digital and environmental transformation, and addressing questions of rights and identity.

Liverpool, a vibrant and historic city known for its cultural legacy, will serve as the perfect backdrop for the event. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore its renowned waterfront, iconic architecture, and dynamic arts scene while immersing yourself in a community dedicated to advancing European Studies. 

• Showcase your research on an international stage, contributing to high-impact discussions.

• Gain valuable feedback and perspectives from experts and peers across various fields.

• Make your mark in a community passionate about understanding and shaping Europe’s future.

• Network with a diverse group of experts, academics, and practitioners.

• Engage with in-depth discussions on the latest research across a broad range of topics within European Studies.

• Discover Liverpool, a city with a rich cultural history and a dynamic atmosphere that makes it one of the UK’s most inspiring locations.

• Collaborate on innovative ideas and insights that could shape policy and research agendas for the years to come.