The University of Andorra, through the Interdisciplinary Observatory of History, Political Science, International Relations and European Union (OHPI-UE), is organising the II NUSCT International Conference jointly with Åland University of Applied Sciences and the Åland Islands Peace Institute. The conference will take place on 19 and 20 May 2027 in Mariehamn, Åland Islands (Finland). It is the second international conference of the NUSCT network (the Network of Universities of Small Countries and Territories), of which both the UdA and Åland University of Applied Sciences are members.

Under the theme Small States and Territories – big impact?, the conference will examine the role of small states and territories in promoting peace, neutrality and multilateralism, as well as their contribution to international diplomacy, conflict resolution and dialogue between countries.

The conference will bring together researchers from the fields of history, political science, international relations, European studies and peace studies, with the aim of fostering knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary debate on current global challenges.

The call for papers is now open to researchers interested in presenting work related to the conference themes. Proposals should consist of an abstract of up to 300 words, accompanied by a short biography of no more than 100 words.

The deadline for submissions is 8 January 2027. Accepted papers will be announced on 8 February 2027, and final papers must be submitted by 1 May 2027. The accepted papers are expected to be published in an academic journal, subject to confirmation.

Proposals should be sent by email to peaceconference@uda.ad.

🔗 Consult the call guidelines and full conference information