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Call for Abstracts · English as a Catalyst for Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration in European University Alliances

We invite abstract submissions for the international multidisciplinary conference “English as a Catalyst for Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration in European University Alliances” that will take place at AGH University of Krakow on 11-12 September 2025.

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We encourage teachers, researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to submit abstracts for:

  • 20-minute talks consisting of a 15-minute presentation followed by 5 minutes for questions,
  • 20-minute case study presentations, featuring real-world examples, challenges, and best practices, with the same format as above,
  • 20-minute interactive demonstrations, presenting new technologies, tools, or methodologies, with a 15-minute presentation followed by 5 minutes for questions,
  • 20-minute skill-building sessions, focusing on hands-on training in specific competencies ISRU and Additive Manufacturing in Space,
  • 40-minute workshops, consisting of 30-35 minutes of interactive activities, followed by 5-10 minutes for questions, reflections, and feedback,
    Poster presentations, displayed at conference venue in Krakow.

This is not a research-focused conference, but research-based submissions
are welcome. Presenters may share work in progress and discuss their
findings with practitioners from different countries. Participants should reflect on how their contribution aligns with the conference’s main themes:

  • The Role of English in Building the European University,
  • Fostering Multilingualism and Supporting Multicultural-Based English-Medium Instruction in European University Alliances.

Sub-themes include:

  • Language policy in university contexts,
  • English and internationalisation in higher education,
  • Using English and local languages for administrative purposes,
  • Teaching English for today’s research world,
  • English as a means of promoting multilingualism,
  • Linguistic support for academics – who and how?
  • The role of teachers in an EMI classroom,
  • English language training and support for administrative staff and students,
  • Teaching and learning strategies for EMI,
  • EMI classroom interactions,
  • Stakeholder expectations and beliefs,
  • University staff attitudes toward using English at work,
  • Assessment and evaluation of linguistic competencies for EMI,
  • Self-assessment of EMI skills – is it possible?
  • English proficiency and multilingualism as drivers of professional
    development and satisfaction,
  • Cultural differences in academia – do they really matter?
  • Common terminology – issues, challenges, and solutions.

 

Abstract submission: Deadline – 19 June 2025

Registration without a submission: Deadline – 25 June 2025

Registration link: here.

Confirmation of registration: by 30 June 2025

If the the information about the acceptance of the abstract  is needed before June 30, please include this request when submitting the abstract.

Download the Call for abstracts.