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The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe is a long-standing programme that identifies and connects tangible and intangible heritage across borders to promote democracy, human rights, intercultural dialogue and access to culture for all. Through certified routes spanning multiple countries and themes – ranging from pilgrimage paths to craft traditions; from architecture to archaeology, from European figures to landscapes – the programme fosters cultural cooperation, cultural heritage interpretation and safeguarding, sustainable tourism, education, and local development.
The University Network for Cultural Routes Studies brings together academic institutions and scholars engaged in research, education, and knowledge transfer on the cultural routes.
The 2nd Conference of the Network aims at advancing scientific knowledge about the programme, supporting evidence-informed policies and practices, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and building capacity across the network. | |
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| Organized by The European Institute of the Cultural Routes (EICR), which is a technical agency of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme, and USI UNESCO Chair, which is a member of the University Network for Cultural Routes Studies. |
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| With the aim of - discuss research and academic activities related to CR;
- strengthen the University Network for CR Studies;
- foster collaboration between academics and practitioners, shaping future research agendas;
- disseminate scientific knowledge about the CR and their role in promoting a European identity. |
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| Location, date, chairs The conference will take place in Lugano (Switzerland), at USI – Università della Svizzera italiana, on 12–13 November 2026.
It will be chaired by Silvia De Ascaniis & Lorenzo Cantoni.
Information on registration fees, accommodation options and the programme will be provided later. |
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| Click here for further info & the Call for Papers Two types of contributions are welcome for presentation:
1. Ongoing research and already published papers, aiming at fostering discussion and networking;
2. Original Research, to be considered for publication in a curated Handbook on Cultural Routes.
Abstract submission deadline: 19/04/2026. |
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