Introduction
Over its successful run from 2019 to 2025, our Joint Summer School has cultivated a strong network of collaboration between campuses and institutions in Southeast Asia and Southeast Europe. The 2025 Joint Summer School exemplified this rich interregional dialogue, gathering more than 50 participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia to discuss the vital connections between the two regions.
The Joint Summer School 2026 continues the efforts initiated in 2025 and aims to bring together scholars, researchers, and experts from Southeast Asia and Southeast Europe to explore the multifaceted connections and synergies between the two regions in the area of social and political sciences and economics.
By fostering a collaborative environment, the conference seeks to enhance understanding, promote research, and encourage multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to address common challenges and opportunities.
Primary Objectives
Key goals we aim to achieve during the Joint Summer School 2026.
To explore the dynamics of social and political change in Southeast Asia and Southeast Europe, highlighting similarities and differences.
To foster collaboration between scholars and researchers from both regions in the fields of social and political sciences.
To identify common challenges and opportunities for cooperation in areas such as governance, human rights, social justice, and regional integration.
To provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices between Southeast Asia and Southeast Europe.
To develop recommendations for future research, policy, and practice that can benefit both regions.
To analyze economic interdependencies and trade dynamics, including the role of institutional frameworks and quantitative modelling in shaping policy.
Scope of Topics
The Joint Summer School 2026 will cover a wide range of topics in the area of social and political sciences, including but not limited to:
Governance and Democracy
Comparative studies on democratic governance, political institutions, and electoral systems in Southeast Asia and Southeast Europe.
Human Rights and Social Justice
Exploring human rights issues, social justice, and the rule of law in both regions.
Regional Integration and Cooperation
Analyzing the experiences of regional integration in Southeast Asia (ASEAN) and Southeast Europe (EU integration), focusing on political, economic, and social aspects.
Migration and Identity
Investigating the impact of migration on identity, culture, and social cohesion in both regions.
Globalization and Local Responses
Examining how globalization has affected local communities, economies, and cultures in Southeast Asia and Southeast Europe.
Political Economy and Labour Dynamics
Exploring the intersection of economic modelling and political processes, focusing on Quantitative Economics, EU-ASEAN trade talks, and Labour Migration.
Structure
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Keynote Speeches From renowned experts in the fields of social and political sciences.
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Panel Discussions On specific themes, with a mix of academic and practitioner perspectives.
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Networking Opportunities to facilitate connections and partnerships.
Expected Outcomes
- Continue development of a research network or collaborative platform.
- Formulate policy recommendations for stakeholders.
- Foster new partnerships between institutions and organizations.
- Opportunity for ISSN international indexed proceedings.
Target Audience
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Academics & Researchers
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Policymakers & Gov. Officials
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NGOs & Private Sector
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Students & Early-career
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline
Decision on Abstract Acceptance
Joint Summer School 2026
Main conference and academic sessions.
Cultural Program
Optional, non-mandatory cultural activities.
Participant Allocation
To ensure a balanced multidisciplinary dialogue, seats are allocated across regions as follows:
Organizing Committee
University of Lampung
Indonesia
Organized with support from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact: