Write Day I know some of you are finished your semester and others are nearly there, so we would like to have another WiSPS Write Day this week to make space in the schedule for writing. I know Thursday suits some and Friday others. For those meeting on Friday 26th April it will take place … Continue reading
CALL FOR PAPERS WIGS 25th Annual Conference Saturday 9 November 2013 University of Sheffield The annual Women in German Studies conference will be held at the University of Sheffield this November. Abstracts (c.150 words) for papers of about 20 minutes duration, on any topic within German Studies, are invited. Further details about conference registration are … Continue reading
This is just a quick reminder about the first Write Day (WiSPS/WiGS collaboration) of the year. Do join us and distribute among members. The next Write Day (and the first of our monthly meet-ups) will be this Friday the 22nd of February everywhere and on the 21st of February in Oxford. If you are still … Continue reading
The next WiGS conference will take place on 8-9 November 2013. This year we are being hosted by Sheffield University. More details to follow!
WiSPS-WiGS Study day 2013 Writing: getting unstuck, getting published, and creating an online presence. Ever wondered on any of these topics? There is a great opportunity coming up in London at King’s College This is organised by WiSPS (Women in Spanish and Portuguese Studies) but is open to WiGS members and even interested women … Continue reading
Dear WIGGIES, WIGS is delighted to announce that it is participating in a Study Day with Women in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies, on the theme of writing. Please find attached the poster for the forthcoming study day, which is taking place in King’s on the 2nd of February from 10.30-4.30. All WiSPS/WiGS members … Continue reading
Franco-German Conference on Britain’s Academic Relationship with the Continent The conference “Taking stock and moving where? Britain’s Academic Relationship with the Continent in Challenging Times” took place on Thursday 22 November 2012, at the Royal Geographical Society London. I attended on behalf of the School of Modern Languages but also as Chair of ‘Women in … Continue reading
Following on from two successful Write Days in September and November 2012, WiSPS have been in touch with WiGs to suggest planning a collaborative Write Day. WiSPS Write Day is based on the Shut Up and Write! format that originated in the San Francisco Bay area (http://www.meetup.com/shutupandwriteSFO/). It is a way of bringing members together … Continue reading
Subject: JOB: Wiss. Mitarbeiterin / Wiss. Mitarbeiter (Postdoc) – Internationales Graduiertenkolleg InterArt (FU Berlin) (19.11.2012) Stellenausschreibung Freie Universität Berlin Fachbereich Philosophie und Geisteswissenschaften Internationales Graduiertenkolleg InterArt Wiss. Mitarbeiterin / Wiss. Mitarbeiter (Postdoc) befristet auf 2 Jahre Im Internationalen Graduiertenkolleg InterArt am Fachbereich Philosophie und Geisteswissenschaften der Freien Universität Berlin ist zum nächstmöglichen Termin eine Stelle als … Continue reading
PhD Scholarship in German Studies at the University of Birmingham (October 2013) Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates in any area of German Studies for a fully-funded AHRC doctoral award in German Studies in the College of Arts and Law at the University of Birmingham. The award, made under the AHRC Block Grant Partnership … Continue reading
Thanks to Leila for providing the material for this month’s edition of our regular feature, Thesis of the Month. This is where we get to glimpse aspects of one postgrad’s life and research in any area of German studies from institutions around the UK, Ireland, Europe and beyond. If you would like to contribute to … Continue reading
Just back from a supremely successful conference in Dublin. WiGs annual conference – this year open to all – took place on 28-30 June at UCD and the Goethe Institute. This year’s theme was ‘About Time’, and the standard of papers was very high indeed. There was a range of approaches to the topic, from … Continue reading
Announcement from Gillian Pye re: WiGS Dublin Conference: Dear all, I am delighted to be able to say that registration for our WiGS conference in Dublin is finally open. I am attaching a provisional schedule, a registration form with fee information and information on transport and accommodation. I hope that this is helpful as you plan … Continue reading
Dear Wiggies, As you will have noticed, the WiGs blog has been featuring one postgraduate student’s thesis every month. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the innovative work being undertaken by other postgrads in our field and to help build up our postgraduate academic community. If you would like to take part … Continue reading
“So you’re German? What do you study here?” – “Er, German literature.” – “?!” At this point, the conversation can sometimes get a little stuck when I try to explain what I’m doing here in Nottingham. It’s perhaps a situation other German PG students in German Studies in the UK might be familiar with too. … Continue reading
The School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures at the University of Manchester welcomes applications to the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship Scheme which it supports. For details of the scheme, please follow this link : http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/ECF/ECF.cfm For information about the research carried out in our School, please visit http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/research/ To find out about the individual research … Continue reading
German Studies in the School of Modern Languages at Newcastle University is pleased to announce several opportunities for PhD studentships. 1. Graduate Teaching Assistantship in German Studies Deadline: 25 March 2012 2. AHRC awards in Linguistics or Translation Studies Deadline: 1 March 2012 How to Apply Graduate Teaching Assistantship Deadline: 16 March 2012 We offer a fully funded PhD position for … Continue reading
Jelinek in the arena: sport, cultural understanding and translation to page and stage Date: 11 July 2012-13 July 2012 Venue: Lancaster University, venues tbc This will be the first dedicated conference on Elfriede Jelinek in the UK. The organisers also hope to host a workshop on literary translation for postgraduate students, academics, and anyone interested in tricky … Continue reading
Each month, the WIGS blog presents the research of one WIGS member from around UK and Ireland in order to provide a glimpse into the diverse and fascinating projects that other Wiggies are engaged in and to enhance a sense of our postgraduate community. This month, Jen Grogan tells us about her work on memorialisation … Continue reading
The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, University of Edinburgh, is currently accepting applications to the Leverhulme Early Career scheme, and we would like to encourage applications from excellent candidates with proposals for projects in German Studies, or in comparative studies including German. Information about German at Edinburgh, including research interests, is available here: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/literatures-languages-cultures/delc/german/german-home … Continue reading
Thursday, 29 and Friday, 30 March 2012 at the Institute of Germanic & Romance Studies, University of London CALL FOR PAPERS The National Postgraduate Colloquium in German Studies is a biannual event organised in association with the Institute of Germanic & Romance Studies at the University of London. Launched in 1987, it provides an informal and … Continue reading
The University of Reading is offering Postgraduate Studentships (UK fees plus a maintenance grant at Research Council rates) for students wishing to study for a doctorate in all disciplines in the arts and humanities. The closing date for applications for studentships and for bursaries is 10 February 2012. The grants will be awarded in a … Continue reading
The University of Liverpool Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce that it will be making a number of AHRC-funded and University of Liverpool Arts and Humanities (ULAH) PhD and MA studentships and awards across a range of arts and humanities subject areas to commence in October 2012. Home (UK) students and … Continue reading
Funding for Doctoral Research in German Studies at the University of Manchester December 2011 The University of Manchester is offering a range of awards for which candidates working on topics in German Studies are eligible to apply. The two main awards, which comprise a fee-bursary and a maintenance grant, are an AHRC studentship in German … Continue reading
Postgraduate studentships 2012 The University of Birmingham (IGS/German Studies) is offering fully funded PhD places by competition in the following areas for projects beginning in September 2012: European Language and Culture (AHRC studentship; deadline for applications 27 January 2012) Cultural Studies (AHRC studentship; deadline for applications 27 January 2012) European Studies (ESRC … Continue reading
We would like to attract your attention to a new educational and CPD opportunity in Translation at London Metropolitan University that could be of interest to language and translation students. As of 2010/2011, we offer two new PG Certificates: Translation and Technology (covering: Translation Tools, Localisation, Subtitling) Specialised Translation (covering: Characteristics of Non-Literary Translation, The Translator … Continue reading
*Arts and Humanities Research Council awards in 2011* In 2011 the German section at the University of Edinburgh expects to award one AHRC PhD scholarship for doctoral research in German Studies or a comparative topic involving German Studies. Staff in the German section are able to supervise a wide range of topics, including German-Jewish writing; … Continue reading
Postgraduate studentships 2012 The University of Birmingham (IGS/German Studies) is offering fully funded PhD places by competition in the following areas for projects beginning in September 2012: European Language and Culture (AHRC studentship; deadline for applications 27 January 2012) Cultural Studies (AHRC studentship; deadline for applications 27 January 2012) European Studies (ESRC studentship; deadline 29 … Continue reading
Call for Papers: Women in German Studies Open Conference About Time: Conceptualising and representing temporality in German, Swiss and Austrian culture University College Dublin, 28-30 June 2012 The organising committee is pleased to invite proposals from members and non-members (women and men) for papers of ca 20 minutes duration on the conference theme. Papers may … Continue reading
A message from the Humanities Postgraduate Connection at Southampton: HPGC CFP Interactions and Identity March 2012 Dear Fellow Humanities Postgraduates, The Humanities Postgraduate Connection, the postgraduate student group of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Southampton, are proud to announce the theme for their annual conference to be held on Friday 16 March … Continue reading
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Summer Institute on the Holocaust and Jewish Civilization Royal Holloway, University of London The Holocaust Educational Foundation, USA, and the Holocaust Research Centre at Royal Holloway, University of London are pleased to invite applications for Fellowships to participate in the first European Summer Institute on the Holocaust and Jewish Civilization from … Continue reading
On 11th and 12th November, this year’s WIGS conference took place in Leeds. Helen Finch and Ingrid Sharp (pictured with flowers), along with a team of helpers, hosted the event and made it a runaway success. There was a rich array of high quality papers, and turn-out was impressive. This was especially the case with … Continue reading
Useful addresses for part-time and freelance work in German Studies: [A] German Saturday Schools There are several German Saturday Schools throughout the UK, employing German native speakers to teach bilingual pupils: http://www.germansaturdayschools.co.uk/ [B] Private Tuition There are a number of private tuition agencies recruiting German tutors: (1) Conversation Piece Jane Ingham, Recruitment Manager 020 8944 … Continue reading
WIGS was established in 1988 with the aim of bringing together female Germanists in Great Britain and Ireland and supporting them in all aspects of their professional life. Membership is open to any woman who is currently teaching, studying, or working in any area of German Studies, or who has done so in the past. … Continue reading
