The University of Banja Luka, an Across partner university, will host the 19th International Scientific Meeting “Students Encountering Science” (StES 2026) from 19 to 21 November 2026 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This international interdisciplinary event gives students and young researchers the opportunity to present their research, exchange ideas with peers from different countries and disciplines, and become part of a wider academic community.
Who can take part?
StES is open to:
- undergraduate students;
- master’s students;
- doctoral students;
- young researchers under the age of 30.
Participants are invited to submit and present work in one of six scientific fields:
- Natural Sciences;
- Engineering and Technology;
- Medical and Health Sciences;
- Biotechnical and Agricultural Sciences;
- Social Sciences;
- Humanities.
Why participate?
StES offers participants the opportunity to:
- present their research results in an international setting;
- meet students and young researchers from across Europe and beyond;
- exchange ideas across disciplines;
- develop their scientific communication skills;
- discover the University of Banja Luka and its academic environment.
Over the years, the conference has welcomed participants from a wide range of countries and has established itself as an important international meeting point for young academics.
Practical information
📍 Location: University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
📅 Dates: 19–21 November 2026
🎓 Target group: students and young researchers
📝 Participation: registration is completed online and requires the submission of author information, an abstract or paper, and the relevant scientific field.
Depending on the registration option, participation may also include accommodation and publication in the conference proceedings.
An opportunity within Across
As the University of Banja Luka is a member of the Across European University Alliance, StES 2026 is also an opportunity for students from Across partner universities to meet, exchange and develop new academic connections across borders.
Students and young researchers from Across universities are therefore strongly encouraged to consider taking part.
👉 More information and registration:
https://stes.unibl.org/
📄 Invitation letter: https://www.across-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Invitation-Letter-StES-2026.pdf