Research and Education in Maternal Studies












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            Number: MA/25/F2/0/026

            Flagship: 2 - Europeanness: multilingualism, pluralities, citizenship
            Faculty: FF
            Project leader: Štefková, Zuzana

            This project advances and promotes the study of mothering as a sociopolitical, cultural an
            practice, continuing a collaboration launched in 2020 within the Research and Education in
            (REMS) network. Founded by scholars from Charles University, the University of Warsaw and 

            University, the network views mothering as a principle of sociality grounded in the ethics
            beyond biological definitions and institutionalised concepts of motherhood.


            Drawing on disciplines including social and cultural studies, art history, contemporary ar
            philosophy, and multiple strands of psychology, the project aims to connect and expand the

            of maternal studies scholars across the 4EU+ Alliance. Planned activities include joint pu
            academic journals, preparation of collaborative monographs and special issues, and the org
            art exhibitions and conferences. Long-term goals include creating a sustainable internatio

            community and integrating the values of care and inclusion into both academic practice and
            discourse.


            In 2025–2026, the project team will take part in the International Association of Maternal
            Scholarship conference, develop a European Research Council grant proposal, and prepare a 
            issue on mothering practices in contemporary culture. It will also launch a dedicated REMS

            logo, host roundtable discussions in Prague and Warsaw, and deliver public lectures. These
            will strengthen cooperation between participating universities and build the foundations f
            connected field of maternal studies.