We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a book and conference on the theme of decoloniality and legal methodology in Europe, given the political importance of methodology. This subject requires Europeans to draw inspiration from the knowledge and experience of the regions they colonised. Legal scholars must also learn from civil society and studies carried out in the social sciences.
Conference
The conference will take place in Belgium and is organised by ULiège and UAntwerp on 25, 26 and 27 January 2027, starting after lunchtime on the first day and finishing before lunchtime on the last day.
Participants will be expected to cover their own travel and accommodation expenses.
However, the organisers are firmly committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not constitute an obstacle to participation. Scholars who may face difficulties in covering travel or accommodation costs are warmly encouraged to contact the organisers in confidence to discuss possible arrangements.
In addition, where travel is not possible (for example, due to visa restrictions, institutional limitations, or personal circumstances), remote participation will be facilitated, including participation in the conference discussions via online means.
The organisers aim to ensure an inclusive and accessible academic exchange, irrespective of geographic or financial constraints.
Submission Guidelines
Interested contributors are invited to submit:
- An abstract (300–500 words)
- A short biographical note (100–150 words)
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Timeline
- Notification of acceptance: 30 May 2026
- Draft chapter submission: 30 July 2026
- Feedback to authors from external peer reviewers and editors: 30 September 2026
- Final chapter submission (subject to modifications following the conference): 20 December 2026