International Ph.D. Seminar, Leuven, 2026

This is the 9th PhD seminar organized by the Leuven Centre for Irish Studies in collaboration with EFACIS and the Irish College Leuven.

Have a look at the programme of the 9th PhD seminar here. 

The aim is to give PhD students in Irish Studies from different European countries the opportunity

• to present their research in a congenial, interdisciplinary environment,
• to receive feedback and advice from established scholars and students with various backgrounds,
• to hone their methodological skills,
• to deepen their knowledge of the different aspects of Irish literature and culture, history and society.
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The programme will consist of

• lectures by invited keynote speakers, all renowned scholars in different fields of Irish studies,
• workshops on different critical theories and methodologies convened by academic experts,
• student presentations, where participants present their own research for an audience of scholars and peers.

 

Confirmed plenary speakers are

- Anne Dolan (Trinity College Dublin)

- Patrick Lonergan (University of Galway)

- Emilie Pine (University College Dublin)

- Sinéad Sturgeon (Queen's University Belfast)