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book cover Mobs and Microbes Mobs and Microbes wins 2026 RAIC Architectural Journalism and Media Award

15th April, 2026 in Latest news

‘Mobs and Microbes: Global Perspectives on Market Halls, Civic Order and Public Health’, edited by Leila Marie Farah and Samantha L. Martin, has been named Lauréat du Prix d’excellence of the 2026 RAIC Architectural Journalism and Media Award.

Beige background with bold red text saying Talking About the Humanities and Social Sciences

15th April, 2026 in Latest news

This week, ACLS invites scholars and organizations to speak up for the humanities and social sciences.

High detail map of the Middle East Zone with Countries, Capitals, Main Cities and Seas and islands names in classic soft colors palette. University Presses Offer Essential Reading for Understanding the War in Iran

30th March, 2026 in Latest news

A selection of books, journal articles, booklists, and commentary from university presses and their expert authors offers essential reading for all who seek context for the US–Israeli attacks on Iran and responses across the Middle East.

Illustration of superman flying above the University of Glasgow building with event details overlaid. Prominent colors: red, blue, yellow. Book Launch – Superhero Comics and Scottish Identity: the Comics Art of Frank Quitely – 12 March

6th March, 2026 in Latest news

Book launch of ‘Superhero Comics and Scottish Identity: The Comics Art of Frank Quitely’, the first full-length study of the internationally acclaimed, Glasgow-born comics artist Frank Quitely.

book cover SAH WiA AG Special Virtual Event celebrating International Women’s Day 2026

2nd March, 2026 in Latest news

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, the SAH Women in Architecture Affiliate Group is organising two unique books launches.

portrait of three women New Acquisitions Editor at Leuven University Press

26th February, 2026 in Latest news

Leuven University Press expands the acquisitions team and welcomes Maryse Elliott as acquisitions editor.

book covers New Open Access Books through Path to Open

5th February, 2026 in Latest news

We’re excited to share that two of our titles have transitioned to open access through Path to Open, a collaborative Books at JSTOR initiative.

Book Launch ‘Teaching About the Violent Past’ – 9 February, SPUI25, Amsterdam

26th January, 2026 in Latest news

In this book launch, the authors will explore how education can contribute to reconciliation after violence.

book cover 'Decentering Leuven University' Book launch ‘Decentering Leuven University’ – 12 February

20th January, 2026 in Latest news

On Thursday 12 February at 5 p.m., Christiaan Engberts will present his book ‘Decentering Leuven University’ in the Forum of Museum M, Leuven.

book cover Homo Mimeticus Online Book Launch ‘Homo Mimeticus III’ – 4 February

15th January, 2026 in Latest news

Join French philosopher Catherine Malabou, along with the editors and contributors of Homo Mimeticus III, for an online book launch.

New Book Series on African Commerce, Law and Management in Collaboration with the Wits School of Governance

12th January, 2026 in Latest news

Leuven University Press and African Minds are pleased to announce a new fully open access book series, ‘Contemporary African Studies in Commerce, Law and Management’, developed in collaboration with the Wits School of Governance.

book cover Doing Ethnography First volume in the New Book Series ‘NIAS Studies in Academic Freedom and Epistemic Diversity’.

7th January, 2026 in Latest news

We are pleased to present the first volume in the new book series ‘NIAS Studies in Academic Freedom and Epistemic Diversity’, available in February 2026.