The 2026 edition of Spanning Regions and Disciplines will be hosted by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in conjunction with the annual consortium meeting of the European Joint Master’s Programme in English and American Studies (EJMPEAS).
This year’s theme—“Encounters and Interactions in Language, Literature and Culture”—invites reflection on the relational dimensions of our disciplines: the ways in which meaning is produced through contact, translation, and exchange across regions, media, and disciplinary boundaries.
Keynote lectures
- Professor Roberta Maierhofer (University of Graz)
“Time Is (Not) On My Side: Time and Temporality as a Cultural, Political, and Social Challenge” - Professor Andrew Monnickendam (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
“Examining the Examiners, or, a Brief Inquiry in Three Volumes into Academic Disciplines in 2026”
Call for contributions
We invite students and recent graduates of the Joint Programme, as well as students in literature, linguistics, and cultural studies, to contribute with either:
- a paper (20 minutes)
- a poster (DIN A0)
addressing the 2026 conference theme and exploring connections, crossings, and dialogues between languages, texts, and cultures in the English-speaking world and beyond.
Important dates
- Updated deadline for submission of proposals: 06 February 2026
- Notification of acceptance: by the end of February 2026
Practical information
- Format: paper (20 minutes) or poster (DIN A0)
- Venue: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
How to submit
Please send:
- your proposal (max. 300 words) and
- a short bio (max. 200 words)
to Dr Cristina Pividori at: encounters2026.ejmpeas@gmail.com