Call for Full Text Submissions

From 1 August to 16 October 2026

The Organising Committee of U!REKA Connects 2026 invites authors of accepted conference contributions to submit full papers for publication in the U!REKA Connects 2026 Conference Book. 

The conference book will bring together selected contributions presented at U!REKA Connects 2026 and will showcase innovative practices, research findings, educational initiatives, and collaborative projects developed across U!REKA European University. The publication aims to disseminate knowledge and strengthen dialogue on sustainable, inclusive, and future-oriented higher education.

Who can submit?

Authors whose proposals have been presented at U!REKA Connects 2026 are invited to submit a full-text manuscript based on their conference contribution.

Scope

Manuscripts should align with one of the conference themes: 

  1. Collaborative and challenge-based methodologies for a sustainable and digital future
  2. Co-creating climate-neutral and smart cities
  3. Inclusive universities
  4. U!REKA community voices: experiences, projects and new ideas

Publication

Accepted manuscripts will be published as chapters in the U!REKA Connects 2026 Conference Book, subject to the editorial and peer-review process. The book will have ISBN and DOI associated. Authors are expected to prepare their manuscripts according to the submission guidelines and formatting template provided by the Editorial Committee.

Important dates

Submission deadline: 16 October 2026
Feedback on manuscripts acceptance: soon
Manuscript review: soon
Publication: soon

Submission

All authors must use the official document format to be considered for inclusion in the Conference Book. Click below to get started with the pre-formatted template.

Are you having any difficulty submitting your paper?

Please contact us at urekaconnects2026@sp.ipl.pt. We’ll find a solution for you.