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Strengthening European labour research: CELSI joins two new Horizon Europe consortia
We are delighted to share that CELSI has been successful in two highly competitive Horizon Europe calls.
Feb. 19, 2026
Are migrant workers from non EU countries needed in the EU?
CELSI Scientific Director Martin Kahanec explains what the data and research show
Feb. 18, 2026
ILERA Asian Regional Congress 2026: Challenges in the New World of Work
From 3 to 5 September 2026, the 11th Asian Regional Congress of the International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA) will take place in Tokyo, Japan.
Feb. 16, 2026
Central Europe Between Capitalism and Climate Change: Book Launch & Discussion
On February 26, 2026, a public discussion accompanying the book “Stuck in the Semi-Periphery? Central Europe Between Capitalism and Climate Change”, will take place in Bratislava.
Feb. 10, 2026
Conference: Social boundaries of work in times of transformation
The international conference “Social Boundaries of Work: The Meanings of Work in Organizational Contexts”, is taking place at the University of Lodz, 21–23 October 2026.
Feb. 9, 2026
Martin Kahanec awarded the City of Rožňava Prize 2026
On February 5, the ceremonial session of the Rožňava City Council took place, during which municipal awards were presented.
Feb. 9, 2026
CELSI appointed to the Advisory Board of the European Fair Transition Observatory (EFTO)
CELSI Senior Researcher Monika Martišková has been invited to join the Advisory Board of the European Fair Transition Observatory (EFTO). CELSI is among a small number of research and academic institutions invited to contribute to the Observatory’s work.
Feb. 4, 2026
Revitalising Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining: CELSI at the Start of a New ETUI Book Project
On January 29–30, 2026, CELSI researchers took part in the ETUI kick-off meeting in Brussels, launching preparations for a forthcoming edited book on trade union revitalisation and collective bargaining.
Feb. 3, 2026
Trends, AI, and the Future of Work: Marta Kahancová in an Expert Debate on the EU Labour Market
On January 23, 2026, CELSI Managing Director Marta Kahancová took part in an expert discussion titled “The future of the European labour market. The world is changing. The EU budget must adapt”, organised by the Office of the European Parliament in Slovakia and the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA).
Jan. 23, 2026
RESEARCH PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION: Decarbonisation of Slovakia’s Energy Sector and Employment
The Central European Labour Studies Institute (CELSI) is organising an expert event “Decarbonisation of Energy and Employment – Exploring New Linkages”.
Jan. 20, 2026