European Urban Research Association EURA
Tampere University has become an institutional member of the European Urban Research Association EURA – an international network of urban scholars. The representative of Tampere University at EURA is Anni Jäntti and the administrational contact person is Riina Lundman. The staff and students at Tampere University will get discounts in the registration fees of various EURA events. Next EURA conference is held in Bristol, UK, in June 2025.
The aims of EURA
- To provide a European forum for people from different disciplines and policy backgrounds to exchange information about and findings from research on towns and cities as the basis for closer co-operation.
- To encourage interdisciplinary and cross-national approaches to research in and education for urban and regional studies as a professional and academic field.
- To bridge the gaps between academic, professional and policy interests, inform public debate and improve the quality of urban policy.
Activities, network and events
- EURA Annual International Conference
- Summer and Winter Schools
- Working Groups
- Workshops
- EURA has different partnerships (AESOP, UAA, EPCR-EUROLOC, AAPA, METREX)
- EURA Journal: Urban Research & Practice
Membership benefits
- All members (including faculty staff and students of EURA institutional members) obtain a substantial discount on the registration fee when they attend EURA events (EURA and UAA Conferences, Summer and Winter Schools, Workshops).
- Institutions can advertise their forthcoming conferences, seminars and workshops, plus post advertisements for academic positions, traineeships or scholarships on the EURA online channels.
- Institutions are linked to the EURA website.
- There are further benefits for individual members. Read more about the EURA membership and fees here: Membership – EURA
