FILLM - International Federation for Modern Languages and Literatures

Last Call for Melbourne! ✨
Only 2 days left until the Second Call for Papers for the 30th FILLM Congress closes on 31 May.
Don’t miss your chance to join us in Melbourne and contribute to an inspiring global conversation on languages and literatures.

Submit now — and spread the word!
https://www.vu.edu.au/30th-FILLM-congress

Call for Papers – IASS 2027 in Malmö!

From 4–7 August 2027, Malmö University brings together researchers exploring City & Country in Nordic Culture — across literature, film, music, visual arts, architecture, and more.
All formats welcome: papers, posters, roundtables, pecha‑kucha, thematic panels.

📅 Abstract deadline: 15 November 2026
📩 Submit to: [email protected]

Join an inspiring international conversation on urban and rural imaginaries in the Nordic world!

We are incredibly proud to share that FILLM President, Vice Chancellor, and Professor of Linguistics, Dr. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, delivered the inaugural lecture at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.

A truly inspiring milestone and a remarkable achievement!

🎥 Watch the lecture here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ijo63CGttkk?si=QcqVJYk-Ghoh_V_1

Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment! We are so proud! 🎉

📢 2nd Call for Proposals: “Talking Country”

The 30th FILLM Congress is now accepting proposals for presentations, panels, and workshops under the theme Talking Country. This on-country Congress will take place 8–11 December 2026 at Victoria University (Melbourne, Australia) and will explore languages, literatures, and cultures in dialogue with country and place, Indigenous and multicultural perspectives, and decolonial approaches.

We invite submissions for:

Individual papers (18 minutes)
Panel sessions (85 minutes)
Academic skills workshops (85 minutes)

Submit your proposal by 31 May 2026 via our conference portal: https://www.vu.edu.au/30th-FILLM-congress

Join us in shaping a global conversation on languages, literatures, and cultures on-country. Thank you: Victoria University, Melbourne Australia Tom Clark Australasian Universities Languages and Literature Association - AULLA

We joyfully celebrate International Mother Language Day.

We honor the richness of every language spoken around the world — from widely used global tongues to cherished local dialects. Each one carries stories, wisdom, and identity, shaping the way we connect, create, and understand one another.

At FILLM, we believe that linguistic diversity is a cornerstone of cultural vitality. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting multilingualism, literary expression, and intercultural dialogue across generations and borders.

Let us celebrate all languages — because every voice matters, and every language is a treasure.

Call for Applications: CIPSH Chair 2026

Dear colleagues,
The Call for Applications for the CIPSH Chair 2026 is now open, with a submission deadline of March 31, 2026.

We kindly invite you to share this opportunity with your members, networks, and colleagues. The CIPSH Chair program has been highly successful, fostering interdisciplinary achievements across a wide range of disciplines and regions worldwide.

🔗 More information: https://fillm.org/cipsh

We look forward to receiving strong and inspiring submissions.
Thank you for your continued support.

For our colleagues in Belgium — and anyone in our wider network who may be interested 🤗

Dear FILLM Members, Colleagues, and Friends,

As we step into 2026, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to each of you. May the new year bring inspiration, good health, and many rewarding moments in your scholarly and personal endeavors.

This year begins with exciting news: FILLM has a new website and a refreshed visual identity, now live at www.fillm.org. We invite you to explore the updated design, which reflects our commitment to openness, global dialogue, and the evolving landscape of literary and linguistic studies.

And 2026 promises to be truly special for another reason. We are delighted to celebrate the 30th International FILLM Congress, which will take place in Melbourne, Australia. All accepted speakers have already received their acceptance letters, and they will soon receive further instructions regarding registration and next steps. We are deeply grateful for the enthusiasm and high-quality submissions that make this anniversary congress such a meaningful milestone.

We look forward to a vibrant year of collaboration, exchange, community, and we very much hope to see many of you in Australia.

Best wishes for a wonderful 2026, and warm greetings on behalf of the entire FILLM Board.

Call for Papers Regional Perspectives, Planetary Reach. Themes, Genres, Forms of Narration in Contemporary Irish and Scottish Fiction

Host: University of Naples L’Orientale, Naples, Italy Dates: 28–29 May 2026 Deadline for submissions: 10 January 2026

The perfect way to begin the year — with a beautiful opportunity to think, write, and connect across regions and narratives. 😉

Exciting Update from FILLM & CIPSH Academy 🌍

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to share that, after further consultation, the project grant for the CIPSH Academy has been increased to €25,000. This generous support, made possible by the CCK Foundation, strengthens our collective mission to foster international collaboration in the humanities.

Key Dates:

Application deadline: December 31, 2025

Academy implementation: before December 31, 2026

We warmly encourage your applications and look forward to receiving your proposals. For full details, please see the updated announcement enclosed.

Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to support you. For more information visit: https://fillm.org/