International Congress of University Journals
The Provincial University of Córdoba (UPC), Argentina, through its Secretariat of Science, Art and Technology , will host the “ International Congress of University Journals (CIRU) – Argentine Edition ”, which will be held at the different locations of its facilities and at universities in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Spain, among others, from October 6 to 9 under a hybrid modality, allowing in-person participation at the different UPC locations and synchronous virtual connection for those participating virtually, with the participation of the Latin American Council of Social Sciences.
University journals are a fundamental component of the scientific and academic ecosystem, a vital space for the dissemination of knowledge. These publications constitute a substantial communication channel for researchers, professors, and students to share their work and discoveries with the scientific community, the productive sector, and the general public.
Organized by: Provincial University of Córdoba / Catholic University of the East / State University of Ceará, Brazil / Austral University of Chile / Catholic University Silva Henríquez, Chile / State University of Southwest Bahia, Brazil / CLACSO / National Technical University / Open Knowledge Office – UNC / UNC Science and Technology.
Themes:
1. Innovation in Editorial Management
2. Open Access and Publishing Policies
3. Ethics and Best Practices in Academic Publishing
4. Impact and Evaluation of Academic Journals
5. From Scientific Dissemination to the Communication of Science and Knowledge
Participation Options and Registration
The CIRU is conducted in a hybrid format (in-person at the Provincial University of Córdoba and online), allowing for diverse forms of involvement for editors, authors, researchers, teachers, students, and other interested parties. The activities follow the motto "do, produce, and get hands-on," fostering collaboration, experimentation, and knowledge transfer.
Registration open until September 20, 2026
More information on the official website
Congress Development:
October 5 and 6: Reception, accreditation and pre-congress activities:
October 7 and 8: Main activities of the Congress
October 9: Guided tours and cultural activities
Magazine presentation
– Panel of journals from CLACSO member centers: Networks and Frameworks – Coordinator: Fernanda Pampín
– REVIISE, Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities of the Institute of Socio-Economic Research – Editor: Víctor Algañaraz. Institute of Socio-Economic Research of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the National University of San Juan (UNSJ).
– Public School: academic journal of education workers – Editors: Federico Manuel Tálamo (Director) and Laura Valeria Benetti (Editorial Coordinator). Communications Office – Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, UADER.
– RAIGAL . AP Institute of Social Sciences. National University of Villa María – Director: María Susana Bonetto.
– Kairos Magazine , a journal of social issues – National University of San Luis – Moderator: Graciela Castro (UNSL/CLACSO).
