This year's 11th International Living Knowledge Conference (under the slogan ‘Research and Solidarity’), focused on participatory research, socially engaged research and citizen science, will be held in Gdańsk! The event will take place on 8-10 July 2026 at the University of Gdańsk UG Library. Proposals for presentations can be submitted until 31 January this year!
The conference is aimed at individuals engaged in the development and implementation of participatory research, community-based and collaborative research,
socially-engaged research, and citizen science initiatives. It provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience among representatives of the academic community, practitioners, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders involved in research processes.
The thematic scope of the conference centres on methodological approaches, practical challenges, and ethical dilemmas of research conducted in partnership with societal actors. The programme will include poster and paper sessions, as well as interactive workshops, discussion sessions, and moderated dilemma-focused meetings, fostering in-depth analysis and cross-sectoral collaboration.
Proposals for contributions are warmly encouraged. The submission deadline is January 31, 2026.
Submission form: https://shorturl.at/QMsou
Detailed information on the conference themes and thematic areas is available on the conference website: https://livingknowledge.org/2025/07/01/lk11-call-for-proposal/
Key dates:
- Submission deadline: 31 January 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 1 March 2026
- Registration opens: 1 March 2026
- Deadline for presenter registration: 1 May 2026
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