The ADEFFI Spring Forum provides an opportunity for academics working in French studies to meet in an informal setting to exchange ideas regarding both our research and our teaching. The day is divided between short 10-12 minute presentations of current research projects, and round-table sessions sharing practical and pedagogical ideas and information.
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We will hold our annual Spring Forum at the National University of Ireland, Merrion Square, on 10 April 2026.
We invite colleagues to share work in progress, pedagogies and tips in an informal atmosphere. If you have something interesting to say on any of the following, let us know at info@adeffi.ie
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Research: ideas you’re playing with; new methodologies you’re using; resources, archives, tools that help research.
Teaching: what works in the classroom (topics, techniques), what challenges are you encountering (practical, physical, technological, changes in student population), what are you doing to combat them?
Funding: do you have any tips for where to find money to support our work?
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There will also be an opportunity to discuss what ADEFFI can do in future – at this forum or in other ways – to strengthen the French Studies community in Ireland. If you have an idea for a project, bring it along.
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Previous fora:
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The inaugural Spring Forum took place on 6 March 2020, in the National University of Ireland, Merrion Square.
It was a resounding success, with fourteen research presentations, followed by lively discussions regarding teaching challenges, methodologies and ideas that work. ​
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The second Spring Forum took place online on 12 March 2021.
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With twelve brief research presentations in the morning, from members in the UK, US and Ireland, and productive roundtable discussions regarding teaching in the afternoon, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting day. Un grand merci à tous ceux et toutes celles qui ont participé!
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The third Spring Forum took place online on 11 March 2022.
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Another successful gathering, with presentations on cinema, music, literature, print culture and the history of ideas, as well as discussions of teaching methods. Merci infiniment à toutes et à tous!
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The fourth Spring Forum took place in the NUI, Merrion Square, on 8 March 2024.
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​Three panels, including on-site and online presentations, focused on a wide variety of topics, from fashion and the literary canon to grassroots art-activism and the French presidential election.
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The fifth Spring Forum took place in the at the NUI, Merrion Square on 4 April 2025.
It was a day of great company and discussions as colleagues presented work across a range of themes in an informal atmosphere.
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