Research Seminars
CenMAS Hub runs the Research Seminar in Area Studies (RSAS), a monthly seminar series dedicated to ongoing research in broadly conceived area studies and adjacent disciplines at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University.
The seminars bring together junior and senior researchers (including PhD candidates) working across different regions, disciplines and methodological approaches. They provide a space for discussing work in progress, sharing peer feedback and creating new connections across area studies and other departments at the Faculty.
How the seminars work
The seminars are held in English and take place once a month during the winter and summer semesters.
Each session focuses on one or two ongoing research projects. These may include draft manuscripts, book proposals, research project proposals or other work in progress. Authors briefly introduce their work, followed by feedback from a designated discussant and an open discussion with seminar participants.
Materials are circulated among participants one week before the seminar, allowing the sessions to focus primarily on discussion and constructive feedback.
See below for information about the Research Seminars in the winter semester 2026/27!
The Research Seminar in Area Studies is coordinated by Jan Daniel and Mahmoud Farag.
Mgr. Jan Daniel, Ph.D.
Winter semester 2026/27 – Join the Research Seminars
We are currently inviting researchers at the Faculty of Arts to participate in the Research Seminar in Area Studies during the winter semester 2026/2027.
You can join the seminar either by presenting your own work in progress or by participating in the discussions and providing feedback on the work of your colleagues.
To take part in the seminar, whether as a presenter or a participant, please register via this form.
Dates and venue
The seminars will take place on Thursdays, 9:00–10:30, in Room 408, Voršilská 1, Prague 1.
- 22 October 2026
- 26 November 2026
- 17 December 2026
- 21 January 2027
The detailed programme, including the research projects discussed at individual sessions, will be published at the beginning of the semester.
News
Research seminar explored affective polarization and democratic accountability
Introducing CenMAS Hub – Initial meeting
Funding and support
CenMAS Hub is funded by the ERA-AREAS project. The project is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe ERA Chair scheme (Grant Agreement No. 101185327).
Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
