2nd UNIC Thematic Conference: Institutions in Transition

The 2nd UNIC Thematic Conference 'Institutions in Transition: Justice, Security, and Well-Being in Post-Industrial Cities' takes place June 17-19, 2026 at Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey. Organized by the Network of Universities of the Capitals of Europe (UNIC) in collaboration with international institutions, the three-day conference brings together scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and city leaders to advance transdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges. The program centers on two thematic streams addressing justice, security, institutional dynamics, health, and well-being in post-industrial urban contexts, with superdiversity as a transversal analytical lens emphasizing inclusion, belonging, and social cohesion. Submission formats include individual papers, thematic panels, workshops, roundtables, and special issue presentations. The conference contributes to UNIC's mission of advancing evidence-based, co-creative methodologies for urban resilience, regeneration, and inclusive development across European and global cities.