Call for Abstracts: "IV Catalonia Workshop in Political Theory"

Núria Franco-Guillén and Ivan Serrano (TURBA Lab - Urban Transformation and Global Change Laboratory) cordially invite submissions for the IV Catalonia Workshop in Political Theory (formerly the Barcelona Workshop in Political Theory), a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge research in political theory, both abstract and applied, co-organised by several Catalan universities and to be held this year at the University of Girona on 11 June 2026.

The workshop is open to scholars at all career stages, with priority given to early-career researchers. This event offers participants an excellent opportunity to present their work, receive feedback from peers and senior scholars, and engage in enriching discussions in a vibrant academic setting.

Topics of Interest

We welcome abstracts on themes including but not limited to:

- Identity 
- Self-determination
- Justice 
- Crisis
- Solidarity
- Equality 
- Freedom 
- Protest and conflict
- War
 

Submission Guidelines

Please send a 300-word abstract to Joan Vergés-Gifra at joan.verges@udg.edu by 31 March 2026, including:
 
1. Paper title 
2. Name and affiliation
3. Contact details
 
Abstract may be submitted in Catalan, English or Spanish.
 

Review & Notification

The organizing committee will review submissions, with notifications sent by 20 April 2026.
 
Organizing Committee: Joan Vergés Gifra (University of Girona), Daniel Cetrà (University of Barcelona), Raül Digón (University of Barcelona), Marc Sanjaume-Calvet (Pompeu Fabra University), Tatiana Llaguno (Pompeu Fabra University), Núria Franco-Guillén (Open University of Catalonia), Ivan Serrano (Open University of Catalonia), Sergi Morales-Gálvez (University of Barcelona), Òscar Pardo Vilardell (University of Girona).
 
Institutional Support: Ferrater Mora Chair of Contemporary Thought (UdG)
 
We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you to Girona!

 

Venue

Online

When

20/02/2026 - 31/03/2026

Organized by

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Urban Transformation and Global Change Laboratory (TURBA Lab), University of Girona, University of Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra University

Contact

joan.verges@udg.edu

Confirm attendance

Call for papers:
31/03/2026