We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 11th International Living Knowledge Conference (LK11) entitled “Research and Solidarity”, which will take place on July 8-10, 2026 in Gdańsk, Poland, at the OLIWA Campus of the University of Gdańsk (University Library), 53 Wita Stwosza Street.
The conference is aimed at individuals engaged in the development and implementation of participatory research, community-based and collaborative research, socially-engaged research, and citizen science initiatives. It provides
a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience among representatives of the academic community, practitioners, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders involved in research processes.
The thematic scope of the conference centres on methodological approaches, practical challenges, and ethical dilemmas of research conducted in partnership with societal actors. The programme will include poster and paper sessions, as well as interactive workshops, discussion sessions, and moderated dilemma-focused meetings, fostering in-depth analysis and cross-sectoral collaboration.
Proposals for contributions are warmly encouraged. The submission deadline is
January 31, 2026.
Submission form: https://shorturl.at/QMsou
Detailed information on the conference themes and thematic areas is available on the conference website: https://livingknowledge.org/2025/07/01/lk11-call-for-proposal/
Key dates:
- Submission deadline: 31 January 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 1 March 2026
- Registration opens: 1 March 2026
- Deadline for presenter registration: 1 May 2026
We would be pleased to welcome you to Gdańsk and to engage together in reflection on the future of research conducted in the spirit of solidarity and shared social responsibility.