2026 Annual Conference

29 June - 01 July 2026 | University of Leicester

The 67th Annual Conference of the Society for French Studies will take place at the University of Leicester. The draft programme (subject to change) is now available below. For details on accommodation and funding, please see Additional Information.

Leicester
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University of Leicester

Modern Languages at Leicester is one of the leading centres for the study of languages, cultures and translation in the UK. We offer a wide range of highly flexible degree programmes on the languages and cultures of the Francophone, Italian and Hispanic worlds and in Translation Studies, on which our students can also combine language and cultural studies with English; film studies; business and management; politics and international relations.

We are a vibrant and close-knit community of scholars and students, with an outstanding record for excellence in student experience and support. In the 2023 NSS, Modern Languages at Leicester scored in the top quintile for teaching, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, and academic support. We are ranked in the top 20 in the 2024 Complete University Guide.

Modern Languages at Leicester is part of the School of Arts, Media, and Communication.

Past Conferences

2025 Annual Conference

30 June - 02 July 2025 | University of Bristol

2024 Annual Conference

01 - 03 July 2024 | University of Stirling

2023 Annual Conference

26 - 28 June 2023 | Newcastle University

2022 Annual Conference

27 - 29 June 2022 | Queen's University Belfast

2021 Annual Conference

28 - 30 June 2021 | Online

2020 Annual Conference

29 June - 01 July 2020 | [cancelled]