The SEAL-HYDROGEN project is pioneering a new class of stable and efficient water electrolyzers with zero critical raw materials to reduce the cost of green hydrogen production.

This International Workshop will serve as a key platform to showcase the technical advancements driving next-generation hydrogen technologies. The event will be held entirely in person to foster connection, genuine discussion and debate among our consortium partners, representatives from EU sister projects and a diverse group of stakeholders from the international scientific community and industry.

Key Focus Areas

Sponsors

The project SEAL-HYDROGEN is supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and its members under the GA 1011379156. Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Libraries and AI: Innovation with a Human Touch
International Staff Week for Librarians
University of Valencia · 4–8 May 2026

How can libraries harness the power of artificial intelligence while staying true to their core mission of serving people, knowledge, and communities? Join us in Valencia for a week of discovery, collaboration, and inspiration at the International Staff Week dedicated to AI applied to library services.

This five-day event is designed for librarians and information professionals who are already using or planning to integrate AI into their workflows — including research support services, training and information literacy, user services, and sustainability initiatives.

Participants will engage in:

• Interactive sessions and expert-led discussions

• Library visits showcasing innovative projects

• Networking with colleagues across Europe

Together, we will explore how libraries can innovate with responsibility, ethics, and a human touch at the heart of technological evolution.

We look forward to welcoming you in Valencia!

The research group GIEL (Grupo de investigación en enseñanza de lenguas) is pleased to announce the 1st International Conference on Corpus-based Approaches to School Learner Language (CASLL 2026), organised within the framework of two research projects, whose main goal is the compilation and analysis of the corpus EGRAMINT for pre-service and in-service language teacher education (UV-INV-AE-3662106 and PID2024-158161OB-I00). We invite scholars, educators, and practitioners to discuss innovative, corpus-based research on school learners’ oral and written language in early childhood, primary education, and secondary education.

The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and methodological innovation in the study of learners’ use and development of languages at school through corpus-based methods; applications of school corpora of language learners to language pedagogy, curriculum design, and language teacher education; and GenAI assisted corpus compilation, design, annotation, and research. We welcome contributions at the intersection of corpus linguistics, child and adolescent language acquisition, and educational linguistics, which leverage corpus data to gain insights into how children and adolescents acquire, process, and use different languages in speaking and writing in the school setting.

Conference Themes

We invite submissions on topics including:

• Compilation, design, and annotation of school corpora of language learners
• GenAI and school corpora of language learners
• Developmental perspectives in school corpora of language learners
• Cross-linguistic and multilingual perspectives in school corpora of language learners
• Register variation in school corpora of language learners
• Special educational needs and school corpora of language learners
• School corpora of language learners and language instruction
• School corpora of language learners and curriculum development
• School corpora of language learners and teacher education

Who Should Attend

• Corpus linguists
• Language learning and instruction researchers
• Educational practitioners
• Computational linguists and NLP researchers
• Psycholinguists and cognitive scientists
• Curriculum designers and policymakers

Join us in advancing our collective understanding of how corpus-based approaches can illuminate learners’ use and development of languages in the school setting, as well as inform language teaching, curriculum design, and teacher education.

We thank our sponsors:

The ECTN General Assembly and Annual Meeting will take place in Valencia, Spain, from 21 to 23 May 2026, hosted at the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Valencia and at La Nau Cultural Centre.

The programme will include meetings of ECTN Working Groups and Standing Committees, together with keynote and plenary lectures.

ECTN members are warmly invited to attend.

This year’s Annual Meeting will offer a space for dialogue on innovation in higher education chemistry, professional development for STEM educators, and the ethical dimensions of scientific practice, including responsibility, integrity, sustainability, and the societal impact of chemical research and education.

The meeting is open to all those committed to strengthening the quality, relevance, and ethical foundations of teaching and learning in higher education chemistry.

PRESENTATION

The Spanish Association for the Philosophy of Sport (AEFD), in collaboration with the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (FCAFE), the Departments of Physical and Sports Education and Philosophy, and the AFES and ETIDEMO Research Groups of the University of Valencia, is organizing the 1st International Congress on the Philosophy of Physical Activity, Sport, and Play. The event will take place at the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences of the University of Valencia from May 27 to 29, 2026.

Founded in 2013 to promote the study of sport as a philosophical phenomenon, AEFD sees this congress as crucial in its commitment to strengthen dialogue among philosophy, physical activity, sport, and play as fundamental cultural, ethical, and social expressions of our time.

The event aims to bring together professors, researchers, professionals, and students from diverse disciplines to reflect on the role of physical, sporting, and playful practice in contemporary society. Its goal is to facilitate an international and interdisciplinary meeting space that fosters new theoretical and practical perspectives.

The thematic areas of the congress include ethics and values in sport (fair play, doping, inclusion, and justice); the social, cultural, and political dimensions of sporting activities (identity, globalization, power, and institutionalization); the aesthetic, playful, and phenomenological experience of the moving body; epistemology and knowledge in sporting practices; and the challenges posed by technology, biotechnology, and transhumanism. This broad framework seeks to promote philosophical debate and interdisciplinary exchange between specialists and young researchers, fostering a deeper understanding of the meaning of physical activity, sport, and play.

Call for Papers – XXII Encuentro Internacional ASEPUC
Universidad de Valencia | 10-12 June 2026

«The Role of Information in Society: New Challenges for the Accounting Discipline»

The Asociación Española de Profesores Universitarios de Contabilidad (ASEPUC) invites submissions for the XXII Encuentro Internacional ASEPUC, to be held at the Universidad de Valencia, from 10 to 12 June 2026.

The meeting is a key academic forum bringing together scholars, doctoral students, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss cutting-edge research in all areas of accounting. The 2026 edition focuses on how accounting information responds and contributes to societal, technological, regulatory, and cultural transformations.

1. Objectives of the Conference

Building on ASEPUC’s mission to strengthen rigor, innovation, and knowledge transfer in accounting, the conference aims to:

• Promote high-quality research on the role of accounting information in society.
• Foster dialogue between academia, the profession, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Provide a platform for emerging methodological approaches and interdisciplinary perspectives.
• Support early-career researchers through dedicated sessions and networking opportunities.

2. Topics of Interest

We welcome not only theoretical but empirical contributions, using diverse methodologies, qualitative and archival, experimental, historical, as well as pedagogical contributions in all areas of accounting, including but not limited to:

Financial & non-Financial or Sustainability Reporting

• New issues in the regulation of financial and sustainability reporting
• Transparency and accountability in organizations
• Information intermediaries and assurance
• Information quality, relevance, and decision usefulness

Auditing, Assurance & Risk

• Audit quality, auditor independence, audit committees
• Assurance of sustainability or non-financial information
• Internal auditing, risk management and internal control systems
• Emerging audit technologies (AI in audit, data analytics)

Managerial Accounting & Performance Control

• Cost and management control systems
• Performance measurement, incentives, compensation
• Strategic management accounting, behavioral research
• Sustainability performance metrics and integrated management systems

Governance, Ethics & Sustainability

• Corporate governance, ethics and integrity in reporting
• ESG information in sustainability reports

• Sustainability information and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Sustainability information and its influence on business practice

Technology, Data & Future of Accounting

• AI, machine learning, automation, digital transformation
• Analytics and big data in accounting
• Blockchain, distributed ledgers, emerging technologies

Accounting in Diverse Organisational Contexts

• Public sector accounting
• SMEs, non-profits, cooperatives, family firms
• Sector-specific accounting issues

Education, History, Methodologies & Outreach

• Accounting education and innovative pedagogies
• History and evolution of accounting thought
• Methodological advances (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods)
• Research impact, dissemination, and knowledge transfer

Submissions aligned with the overall theme of the conference but outside these areas are also welcome.

3. Submission Guidelines

Language: Papers may be submitted in Spanish or English.

Format: Full papers are preferred; extended abstracts may be considered subject to later submission of the complete manuscript. No strict length limits apply; manuscripts should follow standard academic conventions (APA, Chicago, or journal style).

Submission system: Submissions must be uploaded through the conference online platform; Full paper manuscript must be submitted anonymously (PDF).

Ethical standards: By submitting a paper, authors declare originality, adherence to academic integrity standards, and compliance with ethical research practices.

Acceptance: Final acceptance is conditional on registration of at least one author.

4. Key Dates

• Deadline for submissions: 28 February 2026
• Notification of acceptance: 15 April 2026
• Full paper submission for extended abstracts: 1 May 2026
• Conference dates: 10-12 June 2026

5. Fast Track – Revista de Contabilidad–Spanish Accounting Review

RC-SAR offers a Fast-Track process for papers presented at the Conference, with the aim of accelerating the review of high-quality manuscripts while fully respecting the journal’s double-blind peer-review standards.

Phase 1 – Conference Review

Papers submitted to the ASEPUC 2026 Conference that opt into the Fast-Track process will receive a blind review by qualified scholars in the relevant subject area. This evaluation serves as a rigorous pre-selection mechanism but does not replace the journal’s formal review process.

Phase 2 – Journal Submission

Authors wishing to proceed with the Fast-Track must submit their revised manuscript through the RC-SAR platform, indicating “Fast-Track ASEPUC 2026” in the Comments to the Editor and attaching the Conference review report and response.

Phase 3 – Official Journal Review

Each manuscript accepted into the Fast-Track will undergo an additional double-blind review by an external reviewer independent from the Conference. An Associate Editor or Senior Editor will act as a second stage of evaluation, integrating the external reviewer’s report with comments from the Conference process.

6. Committees

• Scientific Committee
• Organizing Committee

7. Contact and additional information

asepucvalencia@uv.es

IV International Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education

Research, Innovate, Transfer: Universities Addressing the Sustainability Challenge

PRESENTATION

We are pleased to welcome you to the fourth edition of the International Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education (CISMES26). This event brings together experts, researchers, faculty members, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students, as well as individuals committed to promoting sustainable development in all its dimensions-particularly those related to sustainability and the objectives of the 2030 Agenda. The theme of this fourth edition is: Research, Innovate, Transfer: Universities Addressing the Sustainability Challenge.

CISMES26 has become a driver of change towards more equitable and sustainable development fostered within the university context. This conference promotes knowledge exchange, critical reflection from diverse perspectives, and the creation of strategic partnerships that support collaborative initiatives aimed at building a more resilient and hopeful future. This fourth edition further strengthens its international reach with a scientific committee composed of national and international experts from all continents. Contributions may be presented in Spanish and English.

The conference is structured around three pillars: research, teaching innovation and, most notably, knowledge transfer. Knowledge transfer facilitates the dissemination of academic advances to society, encouraging their practical application. Through collaboration with the productive sector, communities, and public administrations, universities can help develop and implement sustainable initiatives. Furthermore, outreach activities, promotion of social entrepreneurship, and professional training extend the positive impact of higher education on sustainable development.

The event will take place at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Valencia on 14 - 15 July 2026, in a hybrid format (in-person and online, with virtual participation reserved for presenters residing outside Valencia). In collaboration with the Faculty of Economics, this conference is coordinated by the EFICO Research Group and the GINFICO Consolidated Innovation Group.

SPECIALISED THEMATIC TRACKS

Participants may present their contributions within one of three specialised tracks, enabling focused discussion and exchange of recent advances:

TRACK 1: RESEARCH

This track focuses on promoting sustainability in research within and beyond the university context. These lines may inform institutional policies, action plans, or systems for assessing research sustainability:
2.1.    Integration of sustainability into research agendas
2.2.    Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research
2.3.    Ethics, social and environmental responsibility
2.4.    Sustainable resource management in research projects
2.5.    Inclusion and equity in research
2.6.    Assessment of sustainable impact

TRACK 2: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

This track addresses sustainability and knowledge transfer, focusing on how generated knowledge can be shared, applied, and managed responsibly and sustainably:
1.1. Transfer oriented towards sustainable development
1.2. Sustainable social and technological innovation
1.3. Co-creation and co-production of knowledge
1.4. Knowledge management for sustainability
1.5. Ethics and responsibility in knowledge transfer
1.6. Evaluation of the sustainable impact of transfer

TRACK 3: TEACHING INNOVATION

This track explores sustainability and innovation in higher-education teaching, promoting the integration of sustainable development principles into curricula, training, and pedagogical practice:
3.1. Sustainable teaching strategies and practices
3.2. Sustainable entrepreneurship
3.3. Artificial intelligence and sustainability
3.4. Transparency, good governance, and gender perspectives
3.5. Sustainable technologies for education

Submissions may be presented in Spanish or English and will undergo a double-blind peer review. Selected contributions, with authors approval, will be published as book chapters in a book with ISBN by the prestigious publisher DYKINSON, ranked in Q1 (4th of 99) in SPI (Scholarly Publishers Indicators).

ASSOCIATED ENTITIES

The Journal International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing and the Young Researchers Association in Economics and Business Management through the AJICEDE Conference will select the best contributions (see the section Associated and Collaborating Entities for further information):

ORGANISING AND SPONSORING ENTITIES

		Faculty of Economics University of Valencia Campus de los Naranjos  (International Campus of Excellence) Avda. de los Naranjos s/n 46022 Valencia (Spain)
		EFICO - Research Group Sustainable Finance, Corporate Governance and Greenwashing Vice-Rectorate for Research and Scientific Policy Department of Corporate Finance University of Valencia
		GINFICO - Consolidated Group for Teaching Innovation Innovation in Corporate Finance Vice-Rectorate for Educational Transformation, Continuing Education, and Professional Development Department of Corporate Finance University of Valencia

Contact the CISMES technical secretariat at the following email address: cismes@uv.es

“Rethinking Social Justice in Education: Theory, Action and Imaginaries”

University of Valencia · 2026

“Supposing you have fairly good laws, one of the best will be that which forbids the young to question which of them are just and which are not; instead, all must unanimously declare that all of them are good.” (Plato, Laws).

1. General introduction

Thinking about justice today is both an urgent and complex task. This is not only due to the magnitude of the problems we face —Growing inequality, the resort to war and genocide, precarity, and ecological destruction— but also because we often lack the language and the symbolic and political frameworks needed to recognise injustice and act against it.

Many of the tools that once helped us to do so have been deactivated or absorbed by discourses that neutralise their transformative potential. Critical thinking, often reduced to a slogan or a transversal competence, has lost part of its power to question what is presented as natural.

This conference emerges from the desire to reopen the meaning of justice and to reconnect critical thinking with its emancipatory roots. We aim to place justice at the centre of pedagogical, social and symbolic debate, and to do so through three inseparable dimensions:

• Theory – rethinking the roots of critical thought.
• Contexts of action – exploring transformative social and educational practices.
• Imaginaries – recovering the creative power of words, bodies and images and their relationship with social practice.

To guide the collective work of the conference, each axis is structured around a central question. From these questions, dialogue panels and workshops will be created in which participants may address these issues from their own experiences, research and practices, in an open and situated way.

These thematic axes are not intended to set boundaries of thought, but rather to offer tools for thinking about justice from different perspectives. None of them is exclusive: panels may cut across more than one axis, and intersections between theory, action and imaginaries —as well as between generations, disciplines and contexts— will be encouraged.

Axis 1 · Theory

Rethinking the roots of critical thought and the conditions for transformative education

Critical education can only exist if it keeps alive its connection with the human sciences that gave it meaning. This axis invites a review and updating of the theories that have connected knowledge and emancipation: from Freire’s critical pedagogy to feminist, queer, ecological, anti-racist, anti-fascist, decolonial and anti-capitalist thought.

Central question of the Theory axis

How can we recover today the critical power of thought in order to reconnect knowledge, truth and collective emancipation?

Axis 2 · Contexts of action

Exploring critical practices in social and educational spaces

No theory transforms unless it is put into practice in the world. This axis focuses on situated practices: spaces where ideas encounter reality and become experience, conflict, care or resistance.

Central question of the Contexts of action axis

Where and how is educational and social justice practiced today, and what kinds of learning emerge from these experiences of resistance, care and transformation?

Axis 3 · Imaginaries

Symbolic and expressive forms as tools for thought and transformation

There is no transformation without new imaginaries. This axis explores how words, bodies and images can function as forms of critical thinking, not merely as decorative or supportive elements.

Central question of the Imaginaries axis

How can words, bodies and images open up new ways of thinking, feeling and narrating social justice?

Final articulation of the axes and dialogue panels

Based on the three central questions that structure the thematic axes —Theory, Contexts of Action and Imaginaries—, 15 dialogue panels have been established. Each of them will address these questions from a specific issue (feminism, university, poverty, social movements, art, childhood, body, democracy, etc.), thus creating spaces of encounter between diverse perspectives.

These panels are not conceived as closed compartments or rigid categories, but as devices for collectively thinking about the conference questions from multiple, transversal and complementary perspectives.

Each panel may therefore be simultaneously shaped by the theoretical dimension, situated action and imaginaries, and will be formulated around open questions that invite debate, dialogue and the confrontation of viewpoints.

The aim is not to classify, but to activate questions, encourage thought and cultivate mutual listening, keeping alive the link between education, justice and the collective transformation of the world.

This year 2026, the University of Valencia, in collaboration with other Spanish and foreign Universities, is committed to organizing the VIII International Online Symposium of Young Optometrists to promote scientific knowledge, present the latest advances and exchange information and experiences. In this event, the protagonists are the recent graduates and the students who are about to finish. Researchers, institutions and companies are invited to participate directly in the activities of this congress.

The Symposium is aimed at active professionals and optometrists who are engaging for the first time in clinical and basic reseach work to contribute their new ideas, original investigations and evaluations carried out in various areas related to vision. Additionally, there will also be contributions from important scientists within the sector.

The symposium is online and asynchronous.