CONFERENCE
The conference organizing team warmly invites applications related to historical research. Interdisciplinary research papers – including art history, political and law studies, religious studies and theology, musicology and related fields – are also welcome. The presentations may explore topics ranging from prehistory to the present day.
Requirements for the participants:
1. At least a bachelor's degree;
2. The participant’s application must clearly and precisely formulate the research object and the historical orientation of the paper.
3. The paper must reflect the author's original scholarly research, which has not been previously presented at any other conference.
Registration for the conference is open until October 1, 2025: https://ej.uz/JVZL-XI. Participation in the conference is free of charge. Upon individual arrangement, the organisers will consider providing accommodation.
Notification of acceptance will be sent by October 31, 2025. Participants, interested in having their paper published in SR YH XI collection of articles, will be required to submit it at the beginning of 2026.
The conference will be held at Valmiera Museum for the 11th time. SR YH is a platform for young historians actively developing their academic careers. Researchers who have recently obtained an academic degree are invited to present their research findings within SR YH XI by delivering a conference presentation, followed by publication in the conference’s collection of articles.
The conference is organized by Valmiera Museum and UL FH ILH, in collaboration with the international partners – Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas, Lithuanian Institute of History and the University of Tartu’s Institute of History and Archaeology.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact: anna.norvele@valmierasnovads.lv
or call: +371 64207636
Conference and room accessibility: Valmiera Museum welcomes guests with limited mobility. The premises where SR YH XI will take place are equipped with an elevator and accessible restroom facilities. Additional rooms are available; however, some may have physical access limitations. Simultaneous interpretation into sign language is not planned for the conference. Certified guide dogs are warmly welcomed throughout the museum premises.
 invite you to apply for the international conference “Scholarly Readings of Young Historians XI” (SR YH XI), to be held in person on December 5–6, 2025 at Valmiera Museum. This year’s conference expands beyond its traditional programme to include networking opportunities and professional development activities.){kind=link}