July 9 to 11, 2026 | Presence: We invite contributions to the 8th biennial conference of the international Gender & STEM network. The conference aims to advance understanding of the multifaceted and interrelated factors that shape gendered educational and career pathways in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). These issues are gaining growing significance across a range of disciplines, each bringing distinct theoretical and methodological perspectives.

3–7 August 2026 | Presence: The summer school “The Body in Religion: Embodiment, Practice, and Identity” in Salzburg brings together students and researchers from Nairobi, Haifa, Salzburg, Seoul (Dongguk), Yogyakarta (UGM), Varanasi (BHU) and Bologna to explore, at the intersection of theory and practice, how bodies shape religious life and identity – and are shaped by them.

The new ‘Encyclopaedia of plurilingual education’ is a freely accessible open-access resource offering in-depth insights into plurilingual education and innovative teaching approaches. It was produced as part of the Erasmus+ project PEP, which aims to promote plurilingual competences and the professional development of language teachers in Europe.