The Faculty of Law Osijek is one of the oldest units of the Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, maintaining continuous operations since 1975. The Faculty offers an integrated undergraduate and graduate university study of law, undergraduate and graduate studies in social work, a professional administrative study, lifelong learning programs, and a doctoral study program in law. Furthermore, the Faculty of Law Osijek is a member of numerous prominent international and European organizations, among which is CREAN.

It is of particular importance to highlight that the Faculty of Law Osijek conducts an interdisciplinary lifelong learning program ‘Child in Justice System‘.

For more information about the Faculty, please visit the following link.

The 12th CREAN PhD Symposium will be held at the Faculty of Law Osijek, located at Stjepana Radića 13, 31 000 Osijek. The Faculty is located approximately a 7-minute walk from both the main bus and railway stations, as well as a 7-minute walk from the city center. It is noteworthy that the Faculty of Law building was constructed in 1900 in the Secession style.

The Scientific Committee of the 12th CREAN PhD Symposium ‘Exploring Emerging Horizons in Children’s Rights Research Across Disciplines and Contexts’, consists of the following members:

1. Aleksandra Korać Graovac, Ph.D., Full Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, Croatia,
2. Branka Rešetar, Ph.D., Full Professor, Faculty of Law, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Croatia,
3. Orsolya Szeibert, Ph.D., Full Professor, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary,
4. Nataša Lucić, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Croatia,
5. Sandra Samardžić, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Novi Sad, Serbia,
6. Roberta Ruggiero, Ph.D., Director of the Children’s Rights Academy, Academic Coordinator of the Children’s Rights European Academic Network – CREAN, Geneva, Switzerland.

The Organizing Committee of the 12th CREAN PhD Symposium ‘Exploring Emerging Horizons in Children’s Rights Research Across Disciplines and Contexts’, consists of the following members:

1. Nataša Lucić, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Croatia, Chair of the Committee,
2. Matko Guštin, Master of Laws, Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. candidate of the Doctoral Study Programme of Law, Faculty of Law, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Croatia,
3. Marina Balentović, Master of Laws, Ph.D. candidate of the Doctoral Study Programme of Law, Faculty of Law, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Croatia,
4. K. Begüm Simsek, Centre for Children’s Rights Studies, University of Geneva, Program Officer of the Children’s Rights European Academic Network – CREAN), Switzerland.

Osijek offers premium accommodations characterized by exceptional hospitality. Listed below are hotels where participants may reserve their stay for the duration of the symposium at a preferential rate (until the available accommodation capacity is reached):

1. Hotel Osijek (Šamačka 4, 31 000 Osijek; located within a 9-minute walking distance from the Faculty of Law Osijek).
   • For reservations made via the official Hotel’s website, please use the code PR26 to receive a discount on single and double rooms (valid for stays between 4 and 6 November 2026).
2. Hotel Vila Ariston (Andrije Kačića Miošića 6, 31 000 Osijek; located within a 7-minute walking distance from the Faculty of Law Osijek; the hotel is located in the immediate vicinity of the bus and railway stations)
   • For reservations made via e-mail info@hotelaristonosijek.hr, quote the code PRAVOS10 to receive a 10% discount on your accomodation booking (specify in the e-mail text).
3. Hotel Maksimilian (Franjevačka 12, 31 000 Osijek; located within a 20-minute walking distance or 5-minute ride/taxi distance from the Faculty of Law Osijek; the hotel is located within the historic Old Town, Tvrđa).
   • For reservations made via e-mail info@maksimilian.hr, by specifying that the reservation is for participation in the 12th CREAN PhD Symposium at the Faculty of Law Osijek, you will receive 5% discount on accommodation.
4. Savoy Residence (Trg Jurja Križanića 9, 31 000 Osijek; located within a 17-minute walking distance or 5-minute ride/taxi distance from the Faculty of Law Osijek; the hotel is located within the historic Old Town, Tvrđa).
   • For reservations made via official website (a confirmation e-mail will follow) or by e-mail info@savoy.hr, you can receive 20% discount on your accommodation by specifying that the booking is for participation in the 12th CREAN PhD Symposium at the Faculty of Law Osijek.

We also recommend the following accommodation options (by booking directly through their official websites, guests may access more favorable rates compared to third-party booking platforms, subject to availability):

1. Hotel Waldinger (Županijska 8, 31 000 Osijek; located within 9-minute walking distance from the Faculty of Law Osijek; located in the city centre).
2. ‎Hotel Silver (Martina Divalta 84, 31 000 Osijek; located within 25-minute walking distance or a 9-minute drive/taxi distance from the Faculty of Law Osijek).
3. Zoo Hotel Osijek (Sjevernodravska obala 1, 31 000 Osijek; located within 40-minute walking distance or a 10-minute drive/taxi distance from the Faculty of Law Osijek; the hotel is located near the Osijek Zoo on the left bank of the Drava river; if approaching by foot, you will cross the ‘Most mladosti’ (Bridge of Youth) pedestrian bridge.
4. Hostel OS (Županijska 5, 31 000 Osijek; located within 11-minute walking distance or 3-minute drive/taxi distance from the Faculty of Law Osijek; a hostel is located in the city centre; when booking, please select ‘Osijek’ from the location menu).

Osijek is centrally located at the heart of the region, approximately 250 kilometres from major international hubs in Zagreb and Budapest. Both cities are connected to Osijek via a modern highway network, ensuring a smooth and efficient commute.

For those preferring public transport, reliable and frequent daily bus services are available from Zagreb to Osijek, as well as from Osijek to Zagreb; schedules can be consulted on the official Arriva Croatia and FlixBus websites.

To ensure a stress-free arrival, the organizing committee is pleased to facilitate dedicated collective transfers (Zagreb/Budapest – Osijek and Osijek – Zagreb/Budapest), allowing participants to network with colleagues from the moment they land. The collective transfer service is available to participants at their own expense, with an estimated cost of 40,00 – 50,00 euros per person/direction.

Please note: Participants should indicate their arrival times at the airports when completing the registration form (registration form will be available after the call for abstracts closes), based on which collective transfers will be organized. Subsequently, you will be notified via e-mail regarding all further details.

Osijek takes pride in its exceptionally well-organized and easily accessible public transportation network. As a point of interest from the city’s rich history, it is worth noting that Osijek was the first city in Croatia to introduce a tramway system—a tradition that remains a cherished part of our urban identity today.

Participants may choose between a modern network of tram and bus lines connecting all key areas of the city. Detailed information regarding schedules and routes is available on the official website of Urban transport of passenger Ltd. (Gradski prijevoz putnika d.o.o.).

Regarding local transportation or more direct travel within the city, several taxi services are at your disposal. In addition to global platforms such as Bolt and Uber, the local applications Wizi Taxi and Osječki Taxi are also widely used (availabe in Google Play Store). Typically, a city ride (up to 5 kilometres) ranges from 4,50 to 5,00 euros, making taxi transport a very affordable option for symposium participants.

Osijek is a city of rich history, premium gastronomy, and hedonism. Some of the landmarks of Osijek include: the Secessionist street (European Avenue), the Co-cathedral of St. Peter and Paul from 1900, built in the Neo-Gothic style, the Old Town Tvrđa (which houses two museums and the Osijek University), the promenade, and Osijek’s bridges. More information about tourist attractions and events in Osijek is available on the official website of the Tourist Board of the City of Osijek.

For any inquiries regarding the 12th CREAN PhD Symposium , accommodation, or organized transfer to Osijek, please do not hesitate to contact us. We remain at your disposal via e-mail at crean2026@pravos.hr.