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W+IGS was established in 1988 to bring together female+ Germanists in Great Britain and Ireland and to support them in all aspects of their professional life.

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#Finalcall to #register for the annual conference at @aberuni.bsky.social next week!

Join us for an exciting programme of papers!

Programme details and registration available here: womeningermanstudies.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/w...
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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W+IGS are saddened to hear today's announcement of the University of Nottingham's plans to close all modern language degrees.

Read our joint statement, written together with our colleagues at #AGS and the #GLA on the AGS website:
ags.ac.uk/statement-on...
November 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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The #Deadline to register for our annual conference is tomorrow!

When: 21st-22nd November
Where: #Aberyswyth
Programme and Registration details here: womeningermanstudies.wordpress.com/2025/10/24/w...

Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
November 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Registration for the #W+IGS Annual Conference closes tomorrow! Check out the exciting programme & register below!
November 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Registration for this year's #Women+inGermanStudies conference is now open! Join us in #Aberyswyth on the 21-22 November to talk all things #GermanStudies.
Registration closes 5 November.

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W+IGS 2025 Conference Programme
Please see the W+IGS 2025 conference programme below, including information on how to register and how to book accommodation. Registration will close on 3rd November 2025. Friday, 21 November 2025&…
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October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Deadline has been extended to 20 October 2025! Please be sure to enter this competition for first book proposals in #GermanStudies in collaboration with @wigsblog.bsky.social. The #winner receives a #cash prize courtesy of #PeterLangOxford
October 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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📚 #ECR members of #W+IGS who are preparing their first book for publication are encouraged to submit proposals to the #BookPrize competition. 📚
All topics within #GermanStudies welcome!
Deadline: 15th September 2025

Full details here: womeningermanstudies.wordpress.com/2025/06/23/w...
Women+ in German Studies Essay Prize 2025: Call for Submissions
Women+ in German Studies Essay Prize Women+ in German Studies are delighted to announce their prize for postgraduate scholarship. Postgraduate members of W+IGS are encouraged to submit essays on an…
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August 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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📣Attention #PGR members 📣
The committee are pleased to announce that the #EssayPrize is now open!
Essays on any topic within #GermanStudies welcome!
Deadline: 15th September 2025

Full details here: womeningermanstudies.wordpress.com/2025/06/23/w...
Women+ in German Studies Essay Prize 2025: Call for Submissions
Women+ in German Studies Essay Prize Women+ in German Studies are delighted to announce their prize for postgraduate scholarship. Postgraduate members of W+IGS are encouraged to submit essays on an…
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August 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Happening soon! Sign up via Eventbrite or dm the page for the Microsoft Teams link!
wigsblog.bsky.social Women+ in German Studies (W+IGS) @wigsblog.bsky.social · Jun 11
There's still time to register for our #PGR and #ECA event on 'Careers outside academia.' Join us to hear more from professionals in #publishing, #media, and #consultancy. Including opportunities for #networking and Q&A!

When: Tues, 17th June, 5-6pm
Where: MS Teams
Register here: shorturl.at/KdDL7
June 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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W+IGS are delighted to share the #CfP for our annual conference, to be held in Aberystwyth on 21-22 November 2025. Deadline for abstracts is 14th July 2025.

Details found here:
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#W+IGS #GermanStudies #Languages
W+IGS 37th Annual Conference, Aberystwyth University: Call for Papers
The annual Women in German Studies (W+IGS) members’ conference will take place at Aberystwyth from 21-22 November 2025. We hope to hold the conference in hybrid form. All events will be held in-per…
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June 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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There's still time to register for our #PGR and #ECA event on 'Careers outside academia.' Join us to hear more from professionals in #publishing, #media, and #consultancy. Including opportunities for #networking and Q&A!

When: Tues, 17th June, 5-6pm
Where: MS Teams
Register here: shorturl.at/KdDL7
June 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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📯Aufgepasst alle #PGR und #ECA Mitglieder der AGS!

Next week, our brilliant PG & ECA reps, @katherine-calvert.bsky.social & Joe Prestwich, will be talking-alongside their @wigsblog.bsky.social counterparts-to recent German Studies PhD graduates about careers beyond academia...

Details below👇👇
June 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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📣 Calling all #PGR and #ECA members!
Curious about where a German Studies PhD can take you beyond academia?
Join your reps Louise, Lara, and Liza — along with our friends at @ags-gbi.bsky.social — on Tuesday 17th June to hear from three PhD graduates who’ve built exciting careers outside academia.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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📣 Call for Papers – GSAI 2025
We’re pleased to share details of this year’s German Studies Association of Ireland conference, taking place at DCU on 5–6 December 2025.
W+IGS members may be interested. CfP here:
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#GSAI2025 #W+IGS #GermanStudies
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May 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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W+IGS Statement on Inclusion, Equity, and Respect

W+IGS continues to advocate for gender equity, challenge exclusionary practices, and ensure that our own spaces remain welcoming, affirming and safe for all.

#WomenInGermanStudies #Inclusion #Equity #GenderDiversity #GenderJustice #GermanStudies
W+IGS Statement on Inclusion, Equity, and Respect In light of the recent UK Supreme Court ruling clarifying the legal definition of sex under the Equality Act 2010, W+IGS reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive space for scholars of all minoritised genders within German Studies. Our commitment to inclusivity means recognising the diversity of gender identities and experiences within our community and affirming the right of all individuals to self-identify and to live free from discrimination, erasure, or exclusion. The recent UK Supreme Court ruling concerning the legal definition of “woman” exhibits a form of biological determinism, prioritising biological sex over lived gender identity, that does not align with our values and practices as an association. In recent years, we have adopted the name Women+ in German Studies (Wissenschaftler:innen in German Studies) to better reflect our association’s commitment to inclusivity, and to acknowledge that the community we serve extends beyond cisgender women to include trans, non-binary, and gender diverse scholars. We recognize that gender identity is a fundamental aspect of human dignity, and that trans women are an integral part of our academic community. We believe that academic spaces and society at large are strengthened by recognising and valuing diversity, and we oppose any form of stereotyping or marginalization. W+IGS will continue to advocate for gender equity, challenge exclusionary practices, and ensure that our own spaces remain welcoming, affirming, and safe for all.
May 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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📢 #W+IGS and @ags-gbi.bsky.social stand in solidarity with US colleagues facing increasing attacks on academic freedom, research, and the right to teach and learn. We remain committed to a diverse, inclusive, and free academic space. (1/4)
#StandWithEducators #SpeakUpForEducation
April 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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W+IGS are seriously concerned about the threat to Modern Languages degrees at Cardiff University. We stand in solidarity with staff and students. Read our joint letter here: womeningermanstudies.wordpress.com/2025/03/05/w...

#ModernLanguagesMatter #SaveLanguages #CardiffUniversity #GermanStudies
W+IGS/AGS Letter on threat to MFL degrees at Cardiff University
Women+ in German Studies has joined with the Association for German Studies (AGS) in writing to Professor Wendy Larner, Vice Chancellor, and Professor Damian Walford Davies, Deputy Vice Chancellor,…
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April 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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And don’t forget to drop AGS a follow too! @ags-gbi.bsky.social
wigsblog.bsky.social Women+ in German Studies (W+IGS) @wigsblog.bsky.social · Feb 10
🎉 W+IGS x AGS PGR/ECA Reps Want to Hear from You! 🎉
📢 Take our quick 2 minute survey and let us know what you'd love to attend:
🔗 forms.office.com/e/xaE1VievVc
The survey closes at midnight on 14th February, so make sure to fill it out ASAP!
#W+IGS #AGS #GermanStudies #PhD #ECA #Postgraduates
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February 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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🎉 W+IGS x AGS PGR/ECA Reps Want to Hear from You! 🎉
📢 Take our quick 2 minute survey and let us know what you'd love to attend:
🔗 forms.office.com/e/xaE1VievVc
The survey closes at midnight on 14th February, so make sure to fill it out ASAP!
#W+IGS #AGS #GermanStudies #PhD #ECA #Postgraduates
White background with two images in the centre, consisting of the W+IGS and AGS logos. Above is the text 'CALLING ALL PGR/ECA MEMBERS OF W+IGS'. Below the two images is the text 'W+IGS and AGS are teaming up and we want to hear from YOU! Fill in our survey by 14th February 2025 to have your say on future events.
February 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
wigsblog.bsky.social
🎉 W+IGS x AGS PGR/ECA Reps Want to Hear from You! 🎉
📢 Take our quick 2 minute survey and let us know what you'd love to attend:
🔗 forms.office.com/e/xaE1VievVc
The survey closes at midnight on 14th February, so make sure to fill it out ASAP!
#W+IGS #AGS #GermanStudies #PhD #ECA #Postgraduates
White background with two images in the centre, consisting of the W+IGS and AGS logos. Above is the text 'CALLING ALL PGR/ECA MEMBERS OF W+IGS'. Below the two images is the text 'W+IGS and AGS are teaming up and we want to hear from YOU! Fill in our survey by 14th February 2025 to have your say on future events.
February 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM