The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Rijeka and the Department of Philosophy in Rijeka announce the twelfth edition of our Summer School on Equality and Citizenship.
Dates: June 15th to June 19th, 2026
Location: University of Rijeka, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Croatia
Who Should Apply
Post-doc and doctoral participants are encouraged to apply. If you have attended previous editions of the Summer School, you are also invited to propose papers for the symposia.
Key Features
The Summer School does not reproduce, in a diluted form, the familiar teaching format of a university course. Instead, it is organized around:
- Author-Meets-Critics Symposia dedicated to distinguished authors’ publications and works-in-progress.
- Scientific Workshops, focused and engaged discussions, as well as collaborative sessions, on topics related to equality and citizenship.
Benefits for Participants
- Certificate of Participation: Post-doc and doctoral participants will receive a certificate detailing their activities during the Summer School.
- Networking: Opportunity to interact with leading experts and peers in the field of political philosophy.
- Contribution: Participants can contribute to discussions, ask questions, and enrich the academic dialogue.
Featured Speakers
This year’s keynote speakers are:
1. Paul Billingham (University of Oxford)
https://www.politics.ox.ac.uk/person/paul-billingham
2. Valentina Gentile (LUISS Rome)
https://www.luiss.edu/faculty/40010
3. José Luis Martí (Universitat Pompeu Fabra)
https://www.upf.edu/web/lphi/senior-members/-/asset_publisher/TEcpz7Jo7UdV/content/mart%C3%AD-jose-luis/maximized
4. Robert Talisse (Vanderbilt University)
https://sites.google.com/site/rtalisse/home
5. Chris Ranalli (VU Amsterdam)
https://chris-ranalli.weebly.com
The program also includes:
- a workshop dedicated to democracy, inclusivity, and cities
- a workshop focusing on democracy and digitalization
How to Apply
Participation in the Summer School is free of charge, but registration is required. Please send your application to: politicalphilosophy@cas.uniri.hr
Include:
- CV highlighting your academic background and research interests
- Abstract of the paper you intend to present or discuss (for participants of previous editions)
- Letter of motivation explaining your interest in the Summer School and how it aligns with your academic goals
Important Dates
Application deadline: 15.05.2026
For updated information and registration, visit the website of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Rijeka. https://ffri.uniri.hr/
For inquiries or additional details, contact politicalphilosophy@cas.uniri.hr
Directors of the Summer School
Elvio Baccarini
Ivan Cerovac
Kristina Lekić Barunčić
Snježana Prijić-Samaržija
Nebojša Zelič
Organizing Board
Nicole Ćuk
Ana Gavran Miloš
Viktor Ivanković
Luca Malatesti
Hana Samaržija Aleksandar Šušnjar