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The Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies

The AABS promotes research and education in Baltic Studies by sponsoring meetings and conferences, supporting publications, sustaining a program of scholarships, grants, and prizes, and disseminating news of current interest in Baltic Studies.

AABS Board of Directors Condemns Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine; Hosts Panels Featuring Ukrainian Scholars

The Board of Directors of the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies condemns Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and calls on President Putin to immediately withdraw all Russian forces from Ukraine.

Signed,

Board of Directors, The Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies

February 25, 2022

Since the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, AABS has hosted six panels featuring Ukrainian scholars and their research. Each was recorded and is available for viewing on our YouTube channel. Find all Ukraine-related content here.

Upcoming Conference

CBSE 2025

The 16th Conference on Baltic Studies in Europe (CBSE)

“Converging Paths: The Baltic Between East and West“

April 24–26, 2025

University of Cambridge, UK

Latest Conference News

2024 Conference Travel Grantees Share Their Stories

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AABS Awards Record 80 Conference Travel Grants

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Announcements

Webinar: Gender, War and Memory: The Baltic States and Ukraine

Webinar: Gender, War and Memory: The Baltic States and Ukraine

In memoriam: Andrejs Plakans

In memoriam: Andrejs Plakans

2024 Conference Travel Grantees Share Their Stories

2024 Conference Travel Grantees Share Their Stories

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