Current Events

The International Council for Central and East European Studies (ICCEES) is proud to announce that its upcoming XI World Congress will be hosted by University College London around the theme of “disruption”. The regions covered by ICCEES are currently navigating a period of profound change and rupture, particularly in the aftermath of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Recent events have shown the need to disrupt conventional approaches to thinking about, studying, and researching these regions – their histories, cultures, languages, politics, economics, infrastructures, and societies. Place-specific knowledge is as vital as ever in understanding how local and regional processes interact with transregional and global dynamics. At the same time, the need to reassess our methodologies, assumptions, and perspectives has never been more urgent. It is against this backdrop of transformation that we invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to engage in conversations that push the boundaries of conventional understandings of past events and contemporary developments.

This conference will focus on the latest research and innovations in the field of trypanosomiasis and leishmaniasis, two major parasitic diseases with an impact on global health. Topics include the biology and epidemiology of Trypanosoma and Leishmania species, the vectors that transmit them and their complex life cycles, as well as molecular and genetic studies, including genomic technologies and drug discovery. Researchers at all carrier levels will share knowledge and foster collaborations to advance these parasites as model organisms as well as disease prevention, control and eradication.

Please note membership can be had for an additional fee that will reduce your cost to attend the meeting please follow this link https://bsp.uk.net/Membership

The 2025 Cape Town Convention Conference will take place on Tuesday, 2nd and Wednesday, 3rd September at Robinson College, Cambridge. Hosted by the Cape Town Convention Academic Project, the event will be held in person, with a virtual option for those unable to attend physically.

This year’s theme focuses on treaty implementation, particularly the CTC. Experts in international and treaty law will lead sessions on key issues such as court rules, non-judicial remedies, administrative procedures like de-registration and export, and perspectives from the Aircraft, Rail, and MAC Protocols.

There are also two other relevant events in the UK during the conference week. There will be a launch of the Guide on Best Practices for Electronic Business Registries, which has been developed by the project on Best
Practices in the Field of Electronic Registry Design and Operation (part of the Cape Town Convention Academic Project) on Monday, 1st September at 3 pm. The launch, which will consist of an explanation and discussion of
the Guide, is followed by a drinks reception and will take place at Robinson College, Cambridge.

UNIDROIT will also be organising an international conference on the benefits of the Rail Protocol and MAC Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on Friday, 5th September in London (exact location to be determined).
The event will provide an opportunity for diplomatic representatives, government officials, private sector stakeholders, legal practitioners and academics to learn more about the operation of these Protocols and how they facilitate credit expansion and sustainable development.

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