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03/06/2026

📢 CALL FOR PAPERS – EURBICA Conference 2026 📢

📍 National Archives Bucharest, Romania (in person)
🗓 14 November 2026
SOON ON OUR WEBPAGE!

The European Branch of the International Council on Archives (EURBICA), together with the ICA Section for Archival Education and Training (SAE) and the National Archives of Romania, invites submissions for its 2026 conference:

𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬

How are digital technologies, interdisciplinary research, and new educational approaches reshaping archives today?

We are seeking proposals from archivists, historians, educators, researchers, IT professionals, and cultural heritage specialists interested in discussing:
✅ Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Innovation to build sustainable dialogue
✅ Enhancing Access and Collaborative Research through AI, Digital Humanities, and Education
✅ Archives, Ethics and Global Challenges

📄 Individual papers and panel proposals (2 people each) welcome
🗣 Languages: English
📅 Deadline for submissions: 10 July 2026
📧 Send your abstract (300 words) and short bio (200 words) to: [email protected]

Join colleagues from across Europe and beyond in Bucharest for a vibrant discussion on the future of archives, education, and professional exchange.

𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳: 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘜𝘙𝘉𝘐𝘊𝘈 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯 13 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺.

Please share with your networks!

01/06/2026

Dear EURBICA members,

Don't forget to submit your nomination or candidacy for the EURBICA Awards 2026!

📅 Deadline: 15 July

Call: https://www.ica.org/call-for-submission-eurbica-awards-2026/

Stay tuned—more exciting announcements are on the way.

The EURBICA Executive Board

Call for submission - EURBICA Awards 2026 | International Council on Archives (ICA) / European Regional Branch (ICA/EURBICA)

29/05/2026

At the 36th ICARUS Convention in Tallinn, Codruța Mihailovici, Archivist Palaeographer at the National Archives of Romania presented the outcomes of the EURBICA–ICDH Workshop held in Madrid on 20–22 April 2026.

The Madrid workshop focused on promoting European joint nominations to the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register. It was assessed as a highly successful event, with very positive feedback from participants and partner institutions.

The programme combined an open expert session, presentations of joint nomination projects and direct exchanges with Memory of the World experts. It included eight presentations of joint nominations and nomination ideas, with representatives and experts from sixteen European countries and twenty-three speakers in total.

EURBICA will soon launch a series of posts presenting the joint nomination ideas discussed in Madrid, highlighting their European and global significance.

More about ICARUS Convention #36:
https://www.icar-us.eu/en/event/english-icarus-convention-36/

19/05/2026

Thrilled to share that members of the EURBICA Executive Board actively participated in the European Board of National Archivists (EBNA) and the European Archives Group (EAG) meetings held in Cyprus, 6–8 May.

Our President, Cristian Anița, and Executive Secretary, Zoltán Szatucsek, delivered a presentation highlighting EURBICA’s recent activities and achievements. Vice-President Cristina Díaz was also present, reinforcing our commitment to collaboration across Europe’s archival community.

Thank you to our hosts and colleagues for the inspiring exchange—together we’re strengthening access, preservation, and innovation in archives across the region. 🇪🇺📚✨

17/05/2026

Hi everyone! Please check the full text of the call for the 2026 EURBICA Awards on our webpage in English, French and Spanish!

English: https://www.ica.org/call-for-submission-eurbica-awards-2026/
Français: https://www.ica.org/fr/call-for-submission-eurbica-awards-2026/
Español: https://www.ica.org/es/call-for-submission-eurbica-awards-2026/

Please spread the word!

Convocatoria de candidaturas: Premios EURBICA 2026 | International Council on Archives (ICA) / European Regional Branch (ICA/EURBICA)

07/05/2026

🏆 Call for Nominations: EURBICA Awards 2026 🏆

EURBICA is proud to launch the EURBICA Awards 2026, celebrating excellence, innovation, cooperation, and dedication across the European archival community.

📅 Key Dates
• Submission deadline: 15 July 2026
• Award Ceremony: 13 November 2026 during the EURBICA Annual Assembly

🏅 Award Categories

1️⃣ European Archival Innovation Award
Recognising innovative archival projects, services, technologies, and methodologies that advance professional practice.

2️⃣ European Archival Partnership Award
Celebrating impactful cooperation between archives, institutions, communities, and cross-sector partners.

3️⃣ European Lifetime Contribution to Archival Heritage Award
Honouring an individual whose lifelong dedication has significantly shaped the archival profession and strengthened European archival cooperation.

4️⃣ Memory of Europe Award
Highlighting archival holdings, collections, or documents of exceptional significance to Europe’s shared history and heritage.

📌 Who can apply?
Individuals, institutions, project teams, and partnerships connected to the EURBICA community, depending on the category requirements.

📨 Applications must be submitted via the official nomination webforms:

European Archival Innovation Award
https://forms.gle/LW33PatHg2Uj9RRe9

Memory of Europe Award
https://forms.gle/ckQNmwntTUDTSUJi8

European Lifetime Contribution to Archival Heritage Award
https://forms.gle/dDd88vgaFkVYc27h8

European Archival Partnership Award
https://forms.gle/6WZPafaodFX3CQtd9

For questions: [email protected]

Check the EURBICA webpage in the next few days for the full text of the call: https://www.ica.org/ica-network/regional-branches/eurbica/news-event/

We warmly encourage nominations from across Europe and beyond! 🌍📚

20/04/2026

What a fantastic day! 🎉

The Open Session of the EURBICA - ICDH Korea UNESCO Memory of the World Register was a great success, bringing together an engaged and inspiring community. We were delighted to welcome over 60 participants in person, along with 133 individuals and institutions connecting online from across the globe! 🌍

We’re excited to keep the momentum going tomorrow during the internal session.

Here are a few snapshots from today’s session! 📸

20/04/2026

📢 Today Marks a Strategic Milestone in European Archival Cooperation: Joint Nominations to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register

We are thrilled to announce that the first public event of the renewed EURBICA (the European Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives) begins today! This Open Session is a cornerstone of our updated strategy, designed to foster deep professional cooperation between European archives and secure international recognition for our shared documentary heritage.
Starting this morning, experts and practitioners are coming together in Madrid and online to advance transnational nominations, including:
• Power Networks in the Mare Nostrum: Examining the unified governance records of the Cagliari State Archive and the Archive of the Crown of Aragon (Barcelona) to reconstruct Mediterranean relations from the 14th to the 18th centuries.
• Dynastic Diplomacy: Showcasing the 1515 Marriage Treaties between the Habsburg and Jagiellonian dynasties, which established long-term political stability in Central Europe.
• Global Challenges & Human Mobility: Collaborative initiatives documenting the evolution of modern energy systems, labor-driven migration, and the humanitarian legacy of the Nansen passport.
• Archival Science & Shared Heritage: The 1926 Baden Archival Agreement, a world-significant precedent for international cooperation and the preservation of shared heritage after the dissolution of empires.
🗓️ Dates: April 20–22, 2026
⏰ Open Session Today: 9:00 – 13:00
📍 Venue: Auditorium of the Spanish Ministry of Culture (Calle San Marcos 40, Madrid)
🌐 Live Stream: Watch the session LIVE right now on the EURBICA page!

17/04/2026

Are you ready?! 🌏 Our joint EURBICA-ICDH UNESCO Memory of the World Open Session is around the corner… Monday 20th April, online on this page and in Madrid, Auditorium of the Spanish Ministry of Culture. Don’t miss it!

02/02/2026

📣 NEW CALL FOR PARTICIPATION extended to all archives members of EURBICA!

🇪🇺📜 EURBICA – ICDH Korea Workshop
Promoting European Joint Nominations to the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register

📍 Madrid, Spain
🗓 20–22 April 2026

The International Centre for Documentary Heritage (ICDH) Korea, under the auspices of UNESCO, in cooperation with EURBICA and the Spanish State Archives, invites all European archives that are members of EURBICA to apply for a specialized international workshop dedicated to developing joint nominations for the next cycle of the UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW) International Register.

🔹 Who can apply?
European EURBICA member archives that have already identified the concept of a joint MoW nomination, involving one or more partner countries (within or outside Europe).

🔹 What to expect?
✔ Expert-led technical workshop with specialists experienced in evaluating MoW nominations
✔ Guidance on strengthening joint submissions
✔ Contribution to an ICDH digital platform showcasing existing and forthcoming MoW registrations
✔ Visits to Madrid institutions with items already inscribed on the MoW International Register

🎓 Scholarships available (20 total)
ICDH Korea will award 20 scholarships, covering:
✈️ Round-trip economy airfare (from national capital to Madrid)
🍽 All workshop lunches
🥂 Gala dinner

⚠️ Participants cover accommodation and other expenses not listed above.

📝 Application requirements
Interested institutions must submit a motivation document (free style) by
⏰ 22 February 2026 – 23:59 CET
📧 [email protected]

The motivation document must include:
▪ Archive of origin and partner archive(s) for the joint nomination
▪ Reference to the documentary heritage proposed for MoW registration
▪ Completion of Part 7 of the MoW registration form (recommended):
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000393970

▪ If Part 7 is not yet available, a formal commitment to submit it by 22 February 2026
▪ information that your institution has already inscribed in the MoW International Register if it is the case
▪ Designation of one representative (director or MoW coordinator), including:
– A brief professional profile related to MoW
– If not the director, a letter of support from the director

📌 Key information & deadlines
🗣 Working language: English
📍 Location: Madrid (venue TBA)
📅 Workshop dates: 20–22 April 2026
📨 Application deadline: 22 February 2026
✅ Notification of acceptance: 27 February 2026

📩 For further information:
• Juhee Yang, Programme Specialist, ICDH Korea – [email protected]

• Cristina Díaz Martínez, Head of International Cooperation, Spanish State Archives & Vice-President of EURBICA – [email protected]

🌍 National Archives committed to international cooperation and the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme are warmly encouraged to apply!

👉 Please share with colleagues and partner institutions who may be interested.