Central Europe Yearbook

Journal Synopsis and Intent

Central Europe Yearbook is an open-access journal promoting the study of Central Europe among undergraduate students. Produced by the Center for Austrian Studies and published by the University of Minnesota Libraries, the journal and its online platform provide an outlet for a wide array of scholarly projects. In addition to traditional forms of scholarship, we are particularly interested in the development of the digital humanities in the study of the region. Submissions could include academic articles, GIS maps, interactive resources, games, VLOGs, or any other compelling union of technology and research. Submissions will be accepted in either English or German. The Yearbook is also a venue for undergraduates working on Central European topics to publish their scholarship and work in tandem with professors, independent scholars, graduate students, and undergraduates from various institutions across the country and internationally.

Background and Rationale

The Center for Austrian Studies (CAS), established at the University of Minnesota in 1977, is a research center with a mission to support the multidisciplinary study of Central Europe. CAS also oversees the publication of the Austrian History Yearbook (Cambridge University Press), Austrian and Habsburg Studies (Berghahn Press), and the Austrian Studies Newsmagazine.

This new online publication dedicated to undergraduate research continues the Center’s mission of fostering scholarly collaboration, engaging with broader communities, and encouraging new generations of students interested in Central Europe to prepare their work for publication intended for wider audiences.