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previous events
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esss 2023 Rome
Sapienza University
September 04 – 08
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esss 2022 Berlin
Humboldt University
September 19 – 23
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esss 2021 online
online
September 20 – 24
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esss 2019 Leuven
KU Leuven
July 15 – 20
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esss 2018 Vienna
Vienna University
July 23 – 28
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esss 2017 Berlin
Humboldt University Berlin
September 17 – 22
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esss 2016 Granada
Universidad de Granada
September 04 – 09
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esss 2015 Leuven
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
July 12 – 17
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esss 2014 Vienna
University of Vienna
July 6 – 11
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esss 2013 Berlin
Humboldt University Berlin
September 8 – 13
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esss 2012 Leuven
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
July 1 – 7
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esss 2011 Vienna
Vienna University
September 12 – 16
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esss 2010 Berlin
Humboldt University
June 16 – 18
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The establishment of esss is very timely. The increasing use of bibliometrics for funding and evaluative purposes, and in international university rankings, makes it essential for more people to develop a detailed understanding of the disciplines strengths and weaknesses. The contributing partners in this new initiative are to be congratulated for putting together an outstanding program.