VU Culture Centre Announces Call for Proposals for the XIII World University Theatre Congress

The XIII World Congress of the International University Theatre Association (AITU-IUTA) announces its call for proposals for papers, workshops, and demonstrations.

University theatre does not exist in isolation. It responds, resists, reflects, and reinvents itself in the face of global realities. This Congress, hosted by Vilnius University, invites researchers, artists, educators, independent scholars, practitioners, and students to explore the evolving role of university theatre in our rapidly changing world through scholarly research, artistic practice, pedagogical innovation, or interdisciplinary dialogue.

The Congress theme “University Theatre in the Time of Global Challenges” seeks to understand how university theatres across the globe engage with urgent crises and transformations. These include the climate emergency, political instability, war and occupation, migration, engagement with AI, and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also raises essential questions about the future of university theatre: What values should guide its development? How can it remain resilient, relevant, and critical in times of uncertainty?

The deadline for all submissions is November 1, 2025. For detailed information and to submit your proposal, please visit the official Congress website here. Updates are also available by following the official Congress accounts on Facebook and Instagram.

The XIII World Congress of the International University Theatre Association in Vilnius is organised by the Vilnius University Culture Centre in collaboration with AITU-IUTA.