SOCIN’24: Social Innovations for Transformative Society. ERUA Summit Ateities str. 20, Mykolas Romeris University Vilnius, Lithuania, June 25-27, 2024

ERUA’s fourth Annual Summit 2024 stands at the forefront of exploring the significant role of social innovations in the face of global transformation and sustainability crises. This summit represents a distinctive assembly of thought leaders, academics, policymakers, and innovators, all uniting with a shared objective: to thoroughly explore the pressing needs of social innovations in addressing contemporary challenges.

ERUA’s Fourth Annual Summit 2024 will offer a platform for exchanging ideas, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of social innovations in an increasingly interconnected world. The discussions are set to play a crucial role in fostering an academic landscape where research not only transcends traditional boundaries but also contributes significantly to societal advancement.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

· Abstract: 300 – 1000 words, highlighting the proposal's connection to the topic themes

· Biography: Include a brief bio of each presenter, focusing on relevant expertise and achievements.

· Contact Information: Full contact details for follow-up (Name, Surname, affiliation, email, phone number)

List of Topics

The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Open Science and Accessibility
2. Measuring societal impact of research
3. Nurturing ecosystems for social innovations
4. Implications of migration on research sustainability
5. Migration, Exile, and Refugees
6. Democracy, Human Rights, Inclusion and Gender Equality
7. Sustainable Environmental Transition
8. Interculturality and Multilingualism
9. Arts and Edges, Cross-Sectoral Collaboration and Care Ethics
10. ERUA students joint workshop activities
11. Other

Committees

Scientific Committee

• Prof. Dr. Aurelija Puraite, Mykolas Romeris University (MRU), Lithuania 
• Prof. Dr. Regina Valutytė, Mykolas Romeris University (MRU), Lithuania 
• Prof. Dr. Valdonė Indrašienė, Mykolas Romeris University (MRU), Lithuania
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viktorija Mažeikienė, Mykolas Romeris University (MRU), Lithuania
• Dr. Audra Balundė, Mykolas Romeris University (MRU), Lithuania
• Prof. Dr. Kristian Bankov, New Bulgarian University (NBU), Bulgaria
• Prof. Dr. Sergei Ignatov, New Bulgarian University (NBU), Bulgaria
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elen Riot, University Paris 8 (UP8), France
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alice Lenay, University Paris 8 (UP8), France
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Claire Laguian, University Paris 8 (UP8), France
• Prof. Dr. Britta Schneider, Europa Universität Viadrina, Germany
• Prof. Dr. Elena Theodoropoulou, University of the Aegean (UAEGEAN), Greece
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elia Petridou, University of the Aegean (UAEGEAN), Greece
• Prof. Dr. Natascia Mattucci, University of Macerata, Italy
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Federico Paolini, University of Macerata, Italy
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Giuseppina La Rocca, University of Macerata, Italy
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maria Letizia Zanier, University of Macerata, Italy
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ronald Car, University of Macerata, Italy
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laura Salvadego, University of Macerata, Italy
• Dr. Olga Czeranowska, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poland
• Dr. Agnieszka Golińska, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Poland

Organizing Committee

• Prof. Dr. Regina Valutytė
• Prof. Dr. Aurelija Pūraitė
• Prof. Dr. Giedrė Valūnaitė Oleškevičienė
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dovilė Sagatienė
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raminta Bardauskienė
• Laura Zebleckienė
• Renata Tamašauskienė
• Lina Gorbačiovienė
• Agata Katkonienė
• Jurij Kuznecov

Invited Speakers

Publication

Selected proposals will be featured at the summit, with potential for publication in conference proceedings or special academic journals.

Venue

SOCIN'24 will take place June 25-27, 2024 at Mykolas Romeris University Vilnius, Lithuania

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to socin@mruni.eu