National movements and Intermediary Structures in Europe

National movements and Intermediary Structures in Europe (NISE)

NISE is an international platform for research and heritage on national movements in Europe. It brings together researchers and research and cultural heritage institutions that are working on the study of nationalism in Europe from the eighteenth century to today. Our mission is to facilitate and stimulate exchange and collaborations across countries, disciplines and the scientific and cultural heritage sector.

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NISE Lecture

The NISELecture is a yearly event that takes place in Antwerp (Belgium). Its premise is to invite a keynote speaker that is an expert on an important topic related to nationalism and/or national movements in Europe.

NISE Essays

The NISE-Essays provide a platform for our members to concisely present their research on national movements in Europe.

Studies on National Movements

With Studies on National Movements (or SNM), NISE has its own peer-reviewed scientific journal. Adhering to the principles and technology of the Open Journal Systems (OJS), the online articles are accessible to all.

State of Nationalism

The State of Nationalism (SoN) is an online, open-source guide to nationalism that is jointly supported by National movements and Intermediary Structures in Europe (NISE) and the University of East London (UEL).

Conference 2024: Nationalism and Tourism

Tourism as a social and cultural phenomenon since the nineteenth century has not only been a recreational practice or the opportunity to see unseen places, but also a tool for the realization of political interests. The 2024 conference, held on 15-16 May in Vilnius at the premises of the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania, will further explore the intricate relationship between tourism, leisure and nationalism.

Conference presentation

Tourism as a social and cultural phenomenon since the nineteenth century has not only been a recreational practice or the opportunity to see unseen places, but also a tool for the realization of political interests.

Due to industrialization and the development of railroad networks in Europe in the nineteenth century, travel became faster and more frequent. Travel became cheaper and more comfortable and allowed a much larger segment of the population to participate in leisure activities.