For information about the AV setup at the 2027 ICUA, please review: Session Formats + AV Info Other helpful links for presenters: Registration Info Hotel Reservations Important Dates Modify Your Abstract Quick AnswersRead More
Are you a mid-to-advanced career professional? Need help getting your CV ready for tenure/academic job promotion? Learn about best practices from colleagues at ICUA 2027. Apply Now! Building a Case for Academic Job Promotion: Best Practices & CV Review Workshop @ ICUA 2027 Application Deadline: November 6, 2026 Sponsored by: The Urban Affairs Association Date/Time:...Read More
Are you a PhD student or recent graduate? Need help finding a job? Interested in both academic and non-academic career pathways? Get some advice on the job hunt at ICUA 2027. Apply Now! The First Job Search: Identifying Opportunities in a Diversified Career Market @ ICUA 2027 Application Deadline: November 6, 2026 Sponsored by: The Urban...Read More
Are you a PhD student or recent PhD graduate who needs help designing and implementing a new or old course? Gain some guidance on teaching at ICUA 2027. Apply Now! Teaching 101: Course Design & Implementation Strategies @ ICUA 2027 Application Deadline: November 6, 2026 Sponsored by: The Urban Affairs Association Date/Time: Wednesday, April 14, 2027...Read More
Are you a recent PhD graduate? Thinking about career strategies? Seeking employment? Here’s a unique opportunity to get advice from senior colleagues. Apply Now! Group Mentoring @ 2027 ICUA Application Deadline: November 6, 2026 Sponsored by: The Urban Affairs Association Date/Time: Thursday, April 15, 2027 (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM) Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel, New...Read More
Early-Career Stage Opportunities at ICUA 2027 New York City Target Audience: Current graduate students, recent graduates of less than 3 years Early Career Opportunities Date/Time Application Opens Application Closes Teaching 101: Course design & implementation strategies Wednesday, 4/14/26 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM 10/16/26 TBD The First Job Search: Identifying Opportunities in a Diversified Career...Read More
There are only 7 days remaining until the ICUA 2027 submission site closes! This is a firm deadline. As expected, the volume of email questions that UAA is receiving is very high, and this has impacted our response time. PRO TIP: Given that the email volume is so high, we strongly encourage you to look...Read More
There are 10 days remaining until the ICUA 2027 submission site closes! This is a firm deadline. As expected, the volume of email questions that UAA is receiving is very high, and this has impacted our response time. PRO TIP:Given that the email volume is so high, we strongly encourage you to look for an...Read More
We are entering the period where UAA receives most of its conference submissions. The volume of email questions that UAA will receive in the next two weeks will increase significantly, which will directly affect our response time. PRO TIP: Please review the submission instructions TODAY and make sure you are able to access the submission...Read More
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON URBAN AFFAIRSAPRIL 14 – 16, 2027 | MARRIOTT MARQUIS | NEW YORK, NEW YORK Abstract Submission Deadline: October 1 BE SMART. PLAN AHEAD. SUBMIT EARLY. We are expecting a high volume of conference submissions this year! Take a few simple steps now to help ensure a smooth and stress-free submission...Read More
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON URBAN AFFAIRS April 14 – 16, 2027 Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times SquareNew York City + + + + + Abstract submission opens on August 15, 2026. + + + + +/ / / / / Sign up for Conference News to receive updates. / / / / /Read More
The following individuals have been selected to receive the Mary Helen Callahan Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Carolyn Adams (Temple University) Dr. Jane Brooks (University of New Orleans) Dr. Nevin Brown (National Association of State Universities & Land-Grant Colleges; Siena Italian Studies ) Dr. Barbara Ferman (Temple University) Dr. Robin Hambleton (University of the West...Read More
Dr. Tanvi Deshpande (University of Birmingham and London School of Economics and Political Science) has been selected to receive the 2026 Best Book Review in the Journal of Urban Affairs Award. Tanvi is the first recipient of this new annual award. AWARD COMMITTEE ASSESSMENT Dr. Tanvi V. Deshpande has been selected to receive the Best...Read More
Dr. Edward Goetz (University of Minnesota) and Dr. Michael Owens (Emory University) have been selected to receive the 2026 Contribution to the Field of Urban Affairs Award. This annual award honors an individual whose body of work has contributed to defining the field and furthering the intellectual and professional development of emerging scholars. AWARD COMMITTEE...Read More
Dr. Yasminah Beebeejaun (University College London), Dr. Ali Modarres (University of Washington Tacoma) and Dr. Deirdre Oakley (Georgia State University) have been selected as the 2026 recipients of the Scott Cummings Distinguished Editorial Service Award. This award was established in April 2021 to highlight the significant contributions made by individuals in service to UAA’s publications....Read More
