Upcoming Events

Empowering rural communities. From theory to practice in community development

The immersive summer school provides a rigorous and practice-oriented approach to rural community development. The program is structured around a core methodological framework that equips participants with the theories, methods, and practical tools needed to engage effectively in community-based work

Rural roots and routes: Navigating complexities of quality of life, immobility, and migration

The event, organised by the Leibnitz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies, provides a platform for researchers to exchange novel insights, rigorous research, and practical solutions that address the complex relationships between quality of life, migration, and immobility.

Workshop

Assessing the impact of creative ex-urban communities on non-urban areas

The workshop will bring together practitioners, researchers, policymakers and engaged community actors to explore and contribute to the assessment of the impacts of creative ex-urban communities on non-urban areas.

Workshop

The digital transition: Policy pathways for sustainable agriculture

The workshop, organised by CODECS, will explore the most significant contributions of digitalisation in the agricultural sector, addressing governance, actors, resource units, and farming systems. The outcome of the workshop will support evidence-based policymaking and foster a more resilient agricultural sector through digital transformation.

Rural reformation: Meeting wellbeing and healthcare needs in rural communities

The event will reflect on transforming rural healthcare to better serve patients, communities, and the professionals dedicated to their care.

Conference

LEADER inspired network community conference

The LEADER Inspired Network Community (LINC) Conference will provide insights into rural development and present numerous LEADER projects.

Shifting ruralities: Reimagining rural spaces in Europe

The event, organised by New Ruralities, will highlight the dynamic and evolving nature of European rural areas in a globalized world. It will gather contributions from participants that reflect rural area’s diversity, examine the forces driving its changes, and explore new perspectives. Participants are invited to send an abstract summarizing their research, project or idea (max. 600 words) by 10 February 2025.

Conference

Navigating rural transitions: Exploring liveable futures

The event will discuss the diverse challenges and opportunities of rural areas. By addressing critical social-political and social-ecological matters, the conference will question and develop new theories and methods. It will further explore the role of researchers.

European Rally 2025 – Slovenia

The European Rally in 2025 will focus on youth organisations, participation, meaningful engagement and leadership.

Seminar

International seminar for leaders of rural youth work

The seminar will adopt a new perspective on rural youth work. It will reflect on global issues, such as empowering women and young people in rural areas, the transformation to sustainable food systems, combating hunger and poverty, or climate protection.