Each participant will have five minutes to introduce themselves and present their research, publications, projects, resources, practices, or research questions. The presentation session will be followed by a networking session designed to encourage new connections, partnerships, and collaborative initiatives. A distinctive feature of the event is its concise and dynamic presentation format, which makes it possible to bring together a wide range of perspectives and topics while actively engaging all participants.

 

“Animation at the Academy” will take place at the Faculty of Philology of the University of Łódź, ul. Pomorska 171/173, 90-236 Łódź, on 30 September 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. (second floor, room 2.03). Admission to the event is free.

 

The application form is available here: https://forms.gle/Rtc5sFMeRz1faZof6

 

Applications should be submitted in English. The number of places is limited to 10 participants and applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. The organisers reserve the right to select participants. Once your application has been accepted by email, please submit a single slide containing all the information and materials necessary for your presentation. Slides should be submitted in PDF format.

 

The deadline for submitting slides is 6 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

 

The event is organised by the Polish Animation Research Group in cooperation with ETER International Animation Festival.