Legitimacy Hub
The international community for legitimacy researchers
The Legitimacy Hub
We are the international community of researchers dedicated to the study of organizational legitimacy.
We aim to stay at the forefront of ongoing legitimacy debates by engaging with leading journals and conferences.
We host community meet-ups during the annual Academy of Management and European Group of Organizational Studies conferences.
Each year, we bring together graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty staff for two days of intensive workshops and research development, creating a space to exchange ideas and strengthen the field.
Legitimacy Workshops
Curious about our Legitimacy Workshops?
Join the community of scholars who gather annually across Europe to explore the dynamics of legitimacy.
Discover past editions and find out when the next one takes place.
Learn about legitimacy theory
We offer a clear and accessible introduction to legitimacy theory.
It explains the key concepts, assumptions, and academic debates that shape this framework.
You can use it to strengthen the theoretical foundation of your own research or publications.
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We send regular updates about the Hub and promote events in the legitimacy community.
Find past editions and scholars’ portraits on the “News” section.