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International Symposium

Umeå School of Architecture welcomes educators, researchers and practitioners to contribute to the EURAU 26 Symposium on the theme LATITUDES – Situated reflections on architectural research.

Research in Architecture can be conceived as a situated practice, linked to the tradition of studies, cultures, climatic and contextual conditions. 

Emphasising the importance of understanding architectural research as a practice situated across multiple contexts, disciplines, and cultural points of view EURAU26 LATITUDES encourages a research approach that is rigorous yet attentive to the diversity of perspectives that shape the world we inhabit.

In this sense, what becomes crucial is not only the specific point of view but also the encounter between networks of researchers, educators, and schools of architecture involved. EURAU26 LATITUDES sets itself this goal: to provide a necessary moment for broadening the outlook on architectural research in relation to context.

EURAU European Research in Architecture and Urbanism is a network of schools and researchers in the field, which meets biannually in a symposium to share their investigations. 

Read more About the theme, the Call for Paper and the Instruction and thematic tracks.

Contact

Umeå School of Architecture
Umeå University

E-mail: eurau26@umu.se


Scientific Responsible

Maria Luna Nobile
Associate professor

Co-responsible

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission date for extended abstracts: 8 December 2025 

Acceptance notification: 30 January 2026

Early Bird Registration deadline: 13 February 2026

Standard Registration deadline: 20 March 2026

Deadline for revised abstracts: 20 March 2026

Symposium EURAU 26 at UMA: 10, 11, 12, 13 June 2026

EURAU 26 – Collaborating Institutions and Organizations:

Departments and Universities:

  • FAUP Faculty of Architecture University of Porto
  • UA Alicante University
  • UNINA University of Naples Federico II, DiARC
  • UPM Madrid ETSAM
  • ITU Istanbul Technical University
  • ENSAP Bordeaux
  • UNIC University of Nicosia
  • POLIMI Politecnico di Milano Department of Architecture and Urban Studies
  • UAUIM Bucharest "Ion Mincu" University of Architecture and Urbanism

Institutes and Organizations:

  • UmArts Research Centre at Umeå University
  • UOU Scientific Journal in Architecture and UOU Network
  • Italian Cultural Institute of Stockholm
  • Skandinavisk Förening i Rom
  • EAAE European Association for Architectural Education
  • NBAA Nordic Baltic Academy of Architecture

External Fundings:
Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (RJ)

This conference is conceived as a space for dialogue, critical reflection, and resistance against injustice.

We, the international community of EURAU26, stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people, who are facing ongoing violence, destruction, and loss of life. Attacks on civilians, homes, and universities constitute grave violations of human rights and must be condemned. We also recognize and express solidarity with other populations around the world currently suffering the impacts of war and conflict. We support students, scholars, and communities, and affirm our commitment to justice, dignity, and academic freedom. We call for an immediate end to the violence and the protection of all civilians.

Latest update: 2025-10-07