Trieste

Narratives of Crisis Past and Present: Exploring Memory, Nostalgia and Transformations across Discourses University of Trieste  18-20 February 2026 The new AIA Winter School will take place at the University of Trieste from 18 February to 20 February 2026. This intensive three-day programme brings together leading voices in English Studies, with keynote talks from Esterino Adami (University of Torino), Chiara Battisti (University of Verona) and Robert Young (New York University). Invited experts, including Gino Scatasta (University of Bologna), Emma Sdegno (Ca’ Foscari University of Venice) and Nicoletta Vasta (University of Udine), will present on key topics in Linguistics and Translation, Literature, and Cultural Studies. These speakers will also lead interactive laboratory sessions designed to enhance participants’ practical skills. The registration fee of €180 covers coffee breaks and lunches throughout the event, ensuring a comfortable and engaging experience for all participants. Payment must be made via PagoPA through the link: you find below between 2 January and 5 February 2026 (reason for payment: Your name – AIA Winter School 2026 – Università di Trieste). In addition, between 7 January and 10 February, please complete the related registration form at:   Regarding accommodation, both recommended hotels are located in the city centre and are within walking distance of the School venue. Please find contact details and indicative reduced rates below: Capitelli Hotel (https://www.hotelcapitelli.it – tel. 040 064 4221 ‒ approximately 25 rooms): €50–70 per night, depending on room type (double, triple or small apartments suitable for sharing). Urban Hotel (www.urbanhotel.it – tel. +39 040 302065): €105 per night. Our hosts, Roberta Gefter (roberta.gefter@units.it) and Piergiorgio Trevisan (ptrevisan@units.it), will be happy to suggest other accommodation options. Please feel free to contact them for further information. Finally, we are pleased to announce that, as in previous years, AIA will offer two €300 grants to eligible participants, encouraging broad participation in this valuable academic gathering. Join us in Trieste for an opportunity to deepen your expertise, network with peers, and gain insights from leaders in English Studies!   PAGOPA Link: https://units.pagoatenei.cineca.it/frontoffice/modellopagamento?id=1173&lang=it