Upcoming Conference

Deadline and timeline:
The deadline for receipt of proposals was Thursday 15 January 2026.

You will be advised no later than 31 January of the decision on your proposal.

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Conference working sessions are 40 minutes in length, including time for presentation and discussion.

We invite contributions from speakers who will facilitate a participative workshop or deliver a short and focused talk followed by time for questions and discussion. For those delivering a talk, we suggest a maximum of 20 minutes (suggested maximum of 20 slides), to allow time for discussion after the presentation.

Where possible, the organizers will timetable sessions to allow participants to follow a particular theme through the conference if they wish, so please ensure that you will be able to attend the full conference as you will be allocated to a session slot nearer the time. If two or more proposals cover similar or complementary topics, the organisers may ask the proposers to work together to develop a joint presentation.

We also encourage presenters to consider supplementing their presentations with a poster which can remain on display throughout the conference, for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the session itself.

Session proposal format:
Your proposal must include:

• Session title*: this should succinctly reflect your proposed topic
• Abstract*: a succinct description of the session to allow delegates to assess whether it will meet their needs (maximum 100 words)
• Presenter(s): name* of lead speaker (and co-speakers if appropriate), your e-mail address, mobile phone number, name of institution, country, a short description* (maximum 50 words) of your function within your institution
• Category*: for example, historical review, case study (practice-oriented or policy-oriented), discussion, workshop, poster
• Topic: Describe briefly how your proposed topic fits into the overall theme of the conference
• Proposal format: Details of the points you propose to cover, the methods you propose to use in e.g. a discussion group or workshop, etc. (maximum 200 words)

*Information in bold and marked * will be published in the conference program if your proposal is accepted.

The deadline for receipt of proposals was Thursday 15 January 2026.

You will be advised no later than 31 January of the decision on your proposal.

For further information: Please email conference2026@enohe.net.

Register for the conference here.

Registration for the conference is open until 15 May.

The conference fee (which includes refreshment breaks and lunches on the three days, the conference dinner and all other social activities) has been set at €420 for members, €470 for non-members.

ENOHE offers support for up to five ombuds in higher education (HE) to attend the ENOHE
Conference. Through this grant initiative, launched in 2025, ENOHE aims to provide access
for ombuds in HE from the Global South who are new to the field to participate in the
conference.

This grant will cover the ENOHE conference registration fee, plus a €500 stipend towards
travel and accommodation expenses.

Eligibility Criteria & Application Procedure

Applicants must:

• be ENOHE members.

• have less than three years of ombuds practice at the time they apply.
• be located in a country of the Global South.
• submit a brief letter of motivation (not more than one side of A4/letter paper) explaining why they want to participate in the ENOHE Conference.
• supply a letter of reference* (letters of reference from ENOHE Board Members are excluded).

*If this letter of reference is not from the institution of the applicant, they must additionally
supply a letter of reference from their institution. The reference should confirm that the
applicant has the institution’s permission to attend the conference, and should comment on
the applicant’s suitability for the development opportunity provided by the conference.

After reviewing applications, the Board will select grant recipients from all eligible
applicants.

Application deadline
The deadline for applications was 15 March.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome within a month of the application deadline.

There is no legal entitlement to receive a grant.

It will be the responsibility of successful applicants to obtain any necessary visas to allow
them to attend, and to make appropriate travel and accommodation reservations.

Post-conference report required before release of grant
Recipients of ENOHE grants will be expected to write a short report after attending the
conference, setting out what they have gained from the conference and how it has assisted
their professional development. The report must be submitted within a month after the end
of the conference.

View the full programme here.

Krakow offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit various preferences and budgets.

Places connected with AGH University and Jagiellonian University, UJ (UJ is the oldest Polish University):
Dom Gościnny AGH Sienkiewiczówka
Dom Gościnny UJ Floriańska
Dom Profesorski UJ – Bursa im. St. Pigonia

Budget options:
Hostels at AGH University Student Campus
Dom Studencki Żaczek (UJ)
Dom Studencki Nawojka (UJ)

GETTING FROM KRAKÓW JOHN PAUL II INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTER

Train – Fastest & Most Convenient

• Line: SKA1 (operated by Koleje Małopolskie), check here: https://pkp.pl/en/
• Route: Kraków Lotnisko (Krakow Airport) → Kraków Główny (Main Station)
• Travel time: ~17 minutes
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes from 6:17 AM to 10:17 PM; additional early and late-night departures
• Cost: 20 PLN (~4.5 EUR)
• Where to board: Follow signs from Terminal T1 to the pedestrian bridge, then down to the platform
• Tickets: Available at machines on the platform, inside the train, or from the conductor (card or cash)

Public Bus – Budget Option

• Lines: 209, 300 (daytime); 902 (night); check here: https://mpk.krakow.pl/en/timetables
• Main stops: Kraków Lotnisko (Krakow Airport) → Kraków Główny or other central stops
• Travel time: ~30–45 minutes depending on traffic
• Tickets: Buy at airport kiosks, ticket machines, or via mobile apps (e.g., Jakdojade)
• Cost: Around 6 PLN (~1.5 EUR)

Taxi

• Options: Bolt, Uber, or traditional taxis
• Pickup: Outside the arrivals terminal
• Estimated fare: 80-100 PLN (18-25 EUR) to the city center
• Tip: Bolt and Uber are usually cheaper than traditional taxis

HOW TO GET FROM KRAKÓW GŁÓWNY (MAIN TRAIN STATION) TO AGH UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

Walking through Main Sqare distance: ~ 3 km, time: ~ 40 minutes

By tram lines: 4, 5, 8, 20, 24 to the bus stop called TEATR BAGATELA, then by foot distance: ~ 900 m, time: ~ 13 min

By bus – line 179, 304, 192 to the bus stop called AGH/UR

You may also check the following website for public transportation:

MPK: Local public transport

PKP: National Train Service

Balice Airport: Krakow’s International Airport

The conference will take place at:

AGH University
al. Mickiewicza 30
30-059 Kraków

Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics
Building B 8

50.06589812754124, 19.916775838628308

Map of Campus and conference building:

Top attractions near the city center:

• Main Square: Europe’s largest medieval market square, UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its stunning architecture like the Renaissance Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) and St. Mary’s Basilica (Kościół Mariacki), where you can hear the Hejnal Mariacki trumpet call every hour from the basilica tower, alongside the Town Hall Tower, St. Adalbert’s Church, and the Adam Mickiewicz Monument, bustling with cafes, restaurants, and cultural events.
• Wawel Castle & Cathedral: a historic royal residence with stunning architecture and views over the Vistula River. Includes the Dragon’s Den, Crown Treasury, and Sigismund Chapel.
• St. Mary’s Basilica: iconic gothic church on the Main Market Square with a famous wooden altarpiece and hourly trumpet call.
• Rynek Underground Museum: a fascinating museum beneath the Main Square showcasing Kraków’s medieval history.
• Kazimierz District: former Jewish quarter, now a vibrant area full of cafés, galleries, and synagogues.
• Historical Museum of Kraków: located in the Town Hall Tower, it offers insights into the city’s rich past.
• Planty Park: a green belt surrounding the Old Town, ideal for a relaxing walk.

🕒 Time Zone

Central European Summer Time (CEST) during June (UTC+2)

💶 Currency

Polish zloty (PLN, zł)

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Contactless payment is common.

🔌 Electricity

    Voltage: 230V

    Frequency: 50Hz

    Plug types: Type C and F (two round pins)

    Bring a suitable adapter if your plugs differ.

🚰 Tap Water in Krakow

Tap water is safe, clean, and delicious to drink.

📱 Emergency Numbers

112 – general first-contact emergency number

997 – Police

999 – Ambulance

998 – Fire

📞 Phone and Internet

    The country code is +48.

    Free Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels, cafes, and at the conference venue.

    Visitors from EU countries can use their mobile data and call plans without roaming charges.

If you have any questions about the conference, do not hesitate to contact us at conference2026@enohe.net.

ENOHE’s only involvement in hotel arrangements is that we have suggested hotels and hostels in Kraków.  ENOHE, Kraków conference host or any conference associate is not involved in providing any accommodation.