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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.
Discussion on Work with Roma Communities in Churches in Slovakia
On Friday, April 10, 2026, a discussion meeting on the topic of church work among Roma communities took place in the hall of the Evanjelický spolok in Banská Bystrica. The event was moderated by Adam Takáč from the daily Postoj, and Juraj Majo participated on behalf of the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. He was joined by Salesian sister Zuzana Saloňová, who works in Luník IX, and Lutheran pastor Ľuboslav Beňo, who serves in Rankovce.
PhD Opportunities at the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology SAS for 2026/2027
Come and pursue your doctoral studies with us at the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences! We have just published ten PhD topics for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applications may be submitted from 1 to 31 May 2026 via Comenius University Bratislava’s e-application portal. More information can be found by opening the full notice.
Slovenský národopis / Slovak Ethnology in the DOAJ Database
The journal Slovenský národopis / Slovak Ethnology has been included in the DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) database. This is another important step towards open science, in line with DOAJ’s mission.
Elena Marushiakova Contributed to CIEMEN Report on Self-Determination and the New Global Context
The renowned Catalan think tank CIEMEN has published, through Nationalia, the report Journalism, the Right to Self-Determination and the New World Context. One of its key contributions is an expert interview with our colleague Elena Marushiakova on Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians in Kosovo. The interview offers an in-depth analysis of nation-building processes and the recognition of communities in the contemporary global context.
Our colleagues have gained new experience in conducting biographical interviews
Our colleague Ľubica Voľanská has begun working on the Turning Points – Museums for a Democratic Future project for the Volkskundemuseum Wien. Together with her team and our colleague Soňa G. Lutherová, she took part last week in an intensive training course on conducting biographical interviews for the Österreichische Mediathek. Soňa will also draw on the knowledge and inspiration gained there in the context of our own projects, such as APVV RONARO.
Meeting of COST Review Panels in Brussels
From 10 to 12 March 2026, the Meeting of COST Review Panels for COST 2025 proposals took place in Brussels. Among the evaluators of several hundred proposals was our colleague Juraj Majo. The panel, focused on the role of the social sciences and humanities and the arts in addressing societal challenges, brought together eight experts from across Europe. Over three days, they evaluated projects and discussed current trends. Interest in COST projects has been growing significantly, including among...
IESA SAS and the Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar in Zagreb have signed a memorandum of cooperation.
On 23 February, the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology SAS and the Institut društvenih znanosti Ivo Pilar (Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar) in Zagreb signed a memorandum of cooperation in science and research, joint events, and projects. The initiative followed the visit and lecture of Dr Igor Mikloušić at the institute in December 2025. Current collaboration focuses on the PERSON project (Perception of Threats, Identity, and Social Cohesion) and the APVV-23-0641 project – Digital...
Slovakia Joins the European Elite of Digital Research in the Humanities: The DARIAH-SK National Consortium Becomes a Member of DARIAH ERIC
The domestic community has achieved a significant milestone in the field of digital humanities. Represented by DARIAH-SK, Slovakia officially became a member of the DARIAH ERIC European research infrastructure in February 2026. The integration process and the consortium’s activities are coordinated by the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. “Joining the European infrastructure will bring systematic support for cutting-edge research and the...
Kristína Cichová’s Study Published in the International Journal for Equity in Health
Doctoral researcher Kristína Cichová has published a study, co-authored with her supervisor Andrej Belák, in the prestigious British journal International Journal for Equity in Health. The article, entitled Caring, Pragmatic and Discriminatory: How Private Paediatric Outpatient Providers Normalise Unequal Care for Roma—Ethnographic Findings from Affluent Slovakia, presents the principal findings of her doctoral research on inequalities in healthcare.
IESA SAS Partners with the CEU Summer University on Romani Music
Assoc. Prof. Mgr. Jana Ambrózová, PhD, will participate this year as both lecturer and co-director of a course at the prestigious CEU Summer University in Budapest. Mgr. Peter Nuska, PhD, will also contribute as a lecturer. IESA SAS is a proud partner of the 8th edition of “Romani Music between Heritage and Politics” (29 June – 3 July 2026), focusing on the artistic, social and political dimensions of Romani musical heritage. The course is open to doctoral candidates, early-career researchers and...
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