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New Publication Policies Without Marrow
The research team of the Roma Studies thematic cluster at the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, led by T. Zachar Podolinská and A. Belák, has prepared a scholarly monograph entitled Policies Without Marrow. This academic social-science publication presents an independent external evaluation of the implementation of the "Strategy of the Slovak Republic for Equality, Inclusion and Participation of Roma until 2030" for the period 2022–2024, commissioned...
Contributions in the New Issue of Romani Studies
Two articles connected with topics also addressed by our colleagues have been published in the new issue of Romani Studies (2026/1), a leading journal in the field of Romani studies. The first, Oral History in Romani Studies: Problems and Perspectives, was published by Elena Marushiakova and Veselin Popov. The second, Post-mining Landscapes and Uneven Environmental Justice: Roma in Rudňany, Slovakia, was prepared by Daniel Škobla and Richard Filčák.
Representation of IESA SAS and DARIAH-SK at the DARIAH Annual Event 2026 in Rome
At the end of May, the DARIAH Annual Event 2026 took place in Rome. The Slovak consortium DARIAH-SK, coordinated by the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (IESA SAS), was represented by National Coordinator Andrej Gogora from the Department of Research Collections of IESA SAS. As part of the program, he attended the National Coordinators Committee meeting. He presented the current activities and plans of the DARIAH-SK national node, managed by IESA SAS,...
Slovakia in the World Values Survey – Wave 8
Slovakia has successfully participated in Wave 8 of the World Values Survey (WVS), one of the world’s leading international comparative research projects on human values and beliefs. The survey in Slovakia was implemented by the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology SAS and the DEKK Institute, with principal investigators Pavol Kosnáč, Tatiana Zachar Podolinská and Hugo Gloss.
Jaroslava Panáková at the UArctic Congress in the Faroe Islands
From 25 to 28 May 2026, Jaroslava Panáková from the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences participated in the UArctic Congress in Tórshavn. As a member of the FutureMed Action, she presented the poster and paper ‘Affective Images, Arctic Lives: Indigenous Yupik Visual Knowledge as a Decolonising Force’ and took part in discussions on climate issues, ocean sustainability, northern communities, and Indigenous knowledge systems.
An episode of the podcast Baltic Ways
We invite you to listen to an episode of the podcast Baltic Ways, featuring contributors to a special issue of the journal Slovenský národopis dedicated to the theme of Slow Memory. The host, Dr Indra Ekmanis, speaks with Professor Violeta Davoliūtė, Professor Ene Kõresaar, and Dr Kristi Jõesalu about the concepts of Slow Memory and Slow Conflict in relation to representations of Russian-speaking minorities in Baltic museums.
Book Series Roma History and Culture Published by Brill
The book series Roma History and Culture, founded and edited by our colleagues Elena Marushiakova and Veselin Popov and published by Brill, now comprises eight volumes. These publications challenge prevailing academic and popular narratives that portray Roma as a marginalised community and passive objects of state policies.
New Issue of Slovenský národopis / Slovak Ethnology 1/2026 Published
We are pleased to draw your attention to the latest issue of Slovenský národopis / Slovak Ethnology 1/2026, published in Slovak and devoted to the topic of popular piety. This thematic issue opens up space for reflection on one of the key, yet still insufficiently explored, phenomena in Slovakia’s cultural history. It includes four academic studies. We wish you an enjoyable read.
Call for Papers for Slovenský národopis / Slovak Ethnology 1/2027
Slovenský národopis / Slovak Ethnology invites submissions (in Slovak) for its forthcoming issue 1/2027, devoted to oral tradition, genre criteria, terminology, and historical research in an interdisciplinary context. The guest editors are Anna Zelenková and Katarína Balleková. Abstracts should be submitted by 30 May 2026, and full papers by 30 October 2026.
Jaroslava Panáková at a meeting of Slovak Academy of Sciences researchers and local farmers in Nová Bošáca.
As part of the APVV-23-0641 and VEGA No. 2/0139/24 projects, a meeting of Slovak Academy of Sciences researchers, local farmers, and the public took place in Nová Bošáca on 6 May 2026. Jaroslava Panáková presented findings from anthropological research on the significance of sensory knowledge in meadow care and in shaping relationships with place, animals, and landscape. The meeting continued with a discussion and exchange of experiences.
Our Emeritus Researcher Mojmír Benža Celebrated His 85th Birthday
On April 25, 2026, our emeritus researcher PhDr. Mojmír Benža, PhD. celebrated his semi-round life anniversary. He worked at our institute from 1980 to 2012 and was one of the leading figures in ethnology, especially in the field of material culture — traditional architecture and folk clothing. He also focused on issues of ethnicity (particularly Slovaks abroad) and religiosity. We wish him many more years filled not only with health and contentment but also with continued inspiration for his tireless...
17th International ISORECEA Conference in Bratislava
From April 16–18, the premises of Comenius University and its Faculty of Natural Sciences hosted the 17th annual international scientific conference ISORECEA (The International Study of Religion in Eastern and Central Europe Association). This is a well‑established scholarly meeting where researchers not only from the post‑socialist region but also from other European and non‑European academic institutions exchange experiences and current research topics in the field of religion.
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