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Association of Celtic Students. Cymdeithas Myfyrwyr Astudiaethau Celtaidd. Cumann Mhic Léinn na Ceiltise.

2025 Conference in Aberystwyth. Go to https://linktr.ee/celticstudentsconference.
Linguists start compiling first ever complete dictionary of ancient Celtic
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Linguists start compiling first ever complete dictionary of ancient Celtic
More than 1,000 words used as far back as 325BC to be collected for insight into past linguistic landscape
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December 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Today’s the final day to submit your abstracts!
The CFP for our 2026 conference is officially OPEN!

We are holding our 13th annual conference from 11–13 June, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. The conference will be hybrid. Presenters are welcome to present and attend online, or in-person at Trinity College Dublin.
December 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Reminder: The deadline for our CFP is coming up on the 12th of December! Papers on any aspect of Celtic Studies in English or any Celtic language are welcome from current students and recent graduates. More information and the submission forms can be found here: linktr.ee/celticstuden...
December 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New Blogpost!

In this blog post, Marieke Rotman shares how the platform CODECS is the perfect resource for Celtic students. She shows some of its basic (and very cool) features and how it can help you in your research and studies!

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CODECS: The perfect resource for Celtic students
Imagine that you’re writing a paper on a medieval Celtic text, and you want to know what has already been published on that text. Or, you ar...
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October 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
To submit a paper abstract, please visit the link below. Due date 12 December, 2025.
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For more information, please contact us at celticstudents.conference@gmail.com.
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Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, 11th - 13th June 2026
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October 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
languages, peoples, literatures, histories, cultures, including comparative and reception approaches.

We also welcome poster submissions. If you wish to submit a poster, please contact us at celticstudents.conference@gmail.com.
October 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We welcome presentations in English and in any of the Celtic languages (Brezhoneg, Kernewek, Cymraeg, Gaelg, Gaeilge, Gàidhlig).

We accept papers from current students and recent graduates on any aspect of Celtic Studies, as well as topics associated with any of the Celtic
October 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The CFP for our 2026 conference is officially OPEN!

We are holding our 13th annual conference from 11–13 June, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. The conference will be hybrid. Presenters are welcome to present and attend online, or in-person at Trinity College Dublin.
October 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
As a reminder, submissions should be:
-Between 5,000-6,000 words (+10% for Celtic language papers)
-Submitted as Word documents
-Adherent to the MHRA style guide
MHRA style guide: www.mhra.org.uk/style/
Please see the guide for authors on our website for more details.
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September 17, 2025 at 6:07 AM
A quick update:
Please know that the deadline for our Call for Papers for the Proceedings of our 2025 Conference has been extended until 5 pm (UK) on 26 September.
Submissions can be made through this Google Form: forms.gle/UYWK9Tz4biSh...
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September 17, 2025 at 6:07 AM
"But slowly, you find that your opportunities to use Welsh have shrunk markedly.”

What happens next? Daniel Strogen from Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe unpacks the data and details.

#Cymraeg #Welsh #siaradwyrcymraeg
August 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"You have practised the past participle, sung songs, prayed in Welsh, and even sat your Welsh exams. And now, you've left school with, let's say, an intermediate level of proficiency in the language. So is the experience of many school leavers in Wales.
August 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
New blogpost!

What Happens to ‘Potential’ New Welsh Speakers?

“I want you to imagine something. You're sixteen years old and you've just finished your compulsory education having spent all of your school life learning Welsh.

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What Happens to ‘Potential’ New Welsh Speakers?
I want you to imagine something. You're sixteen years old and you've just finished your compulsory education having spent all of your scho...
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August 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Please see the guide for authors on our website for more details, and submit your paper no later than 5pm (UK time) on 5th September 2025.

Please upload your draft for peer review through this GoogleForm: forms.gle/UYWK9Tz4biSh...

MHRA style guide: www.mhra.org.uk/style/
forms.gle
July 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Submissions should be:
- Between 5,000-6,000 words (+ 10% for Celtic language papers)
- Submitted as Word documents
- Adherent to the Modern Humanities Research Association (MHRA) style guide
July 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Thank you for a fantastic conference at Aberystwyth University. We’re pleased to invite conference participants to submit written versions of their papers for consideration in the 2025 volume of conference proceedings—in English, or any of the Celtic languages.
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July 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We are grateful to Scéim Cholm Cille, Foras na Gaeilge, Ciste Spreagtha @cnagaeilge.bsky.social‬, Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol @colegcymraeg.bsky.social‬ and Aberystwyth University ‪@aberuni.bsky.social‬ for their support.

We will see you all in Baile Átha Cliath next year! ☘
June 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
At our AGM, we elected a new committee to run the Association for the upcoming year and selected a host institution for next year's conference.

We are delighted to announce that the 2026 Celtic Students Conference will take place in Trinity College Dublin in Ireland!
June 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Diolch yn fawr | Go raibh maith agaibh | Trugarez vras | Tapadh leibh | Meur ras | Gure mie eu!

Thank you to everyone who attended and presented at our 2025 Conference in Prifysgol Aberystwyth. A special thanks and congratulations our conference chair, Gruff Davies, who lead such a wonderful event.
June 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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What an incredible time at this year's @celticstudents.bsky.social conference! Looking forward to seeing it come to Trinity next year. In the mean time, enjoy these photos from Aberystwyth, including an amazing sea view and an incredible gig from Welsh and Breton bands Sachasky and Plouz and Foen!
June 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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First academic conference done - two more to go 😬😬

Had a blast at #CelticStudentsConference2025 in #Aberystwyth. Really cool talks in #Cymraeg, #Gàidhlig, #Gaeilge and #Brezhoneg (and English, obvs).

Better pull my finger out before #Dublin next year... 🍷🇮🇪

Diolch @celticstudents.bsky.social !
June 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Back from another wonderful @celticstudents.bsky.social conference! As ever in awe of the wonderful people who put in so much work to make sure it runs smoothly. Lovely to see friends old and new, pick up ideas and projects, and visit Aber!

It’s a hard life being an academic but someone’s got to…
June 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Lá iontach inniu ag #CelticStudentsConference2025 in Aberystwyth. @celticstudents.bsky.social

Join us tonight for a joint Breton-Welsh gig in Y Cwps! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
June 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Prof. Meredid Hopwood starting the @celticstudents.bsky.social conference with an inspired keynote lecture about: what is language? ✨ @aberuni.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Excited for the @celticstudents.bsky.social conference tomorrow. Not excited about getting up at 5 am local time. 😅

#attendingremotely
June 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM