2026 edition of the European Summer School of Criminology

The European Society of Criminology is known for its global influence in sharing knowledge and promoting criminology as a science, fostering a strong academic community. The Society has introduced the European Summer School on Criminology to enhance the education of emerging scholars and lay a solid foundation for the next generation of European criminologists and their networks. Its primary goal is to strengthen the scientific community and prepare for future developments. The ESC Summer School serves as a forward-thinking initiative that connects experienced and emerging experts, paving the way for a larger community in the years ahead.

The deadline for applications is February 15 and the Summer School will take place from the 1st to 5th June, 2026, in Lausanne (Switzerland). It offers 2ECTS and your application should include: a CV; a motivation letter explaining the added value of the summer school to your academic career; an abstract of your thesis or current research

Target audience: Early-stage and advanced PhD students, as well as postdoctoral researchers beginning their careers in criminology (and related disciplines, such as law, political science, sociology, or anthropology, whose research focuses on crime, deviance, and social control).

Coordination

Prof. Marcelo F. Aebi, University of Lausanne, and Executive Secretary of the European Society of Criminology

Prof. Fernando Miró, University Miguel-Hernandez Elche, Spain

Dr Andra-Roxana Trandafir, University of Bucharest, Romania

Guest speakers

Prof. Silvia Gomes, Assistant Professor, University of Warwick, United Kingdom - Recipient of the ESC Book Award in 2025

Prof. Susanne Karstedt, Professor, Griffith University, Australia - Recipient of the European Criminology Award in 2018 (European Society of Criminology lifetime contribution award)

Prof. Fernando Miró, Full Professor, University Miguel-Hernandez Elche, Spain - Coordinator of the Summer School and former European Society of Criminology at-large board member

Prof. Ernesto Savona, Professor, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy - Recipient of the ESC Award in 2025

Dr Sandy Schumann, Lecturer, University College London, United Kingdom

Prof. Evelyn Svingen, Assistant Professor, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom - Recipient of the ESC Book Award in 2024

Local speakers

Prof. Stefano Caneppele, Full Professor, Criminal Sciences School, University of Lausanne

Prof. Marcelo F Aebi, Full Professor, Criminal Sciences School, University of Lausanne

Dr Julien Chopin, Research Officer, Criminal Sciences School, University of Lausanne

More information here.