The third annual conference of the Institute of Cornish Studies will focus on Cornwall's global connections. Topics discussed will include the history and culture of the Cornish overseas, comparisons with other Celtic nations like Brittany, cultural and economic links around the world, and how global factors impacted Cornwall through events like wars, depressions, and environmental changes. The conference invites presentations on related work and includes a research strand on Cornwall and Brittany. Community groups in Cornwall and overseas Cornish groups can also promote their activities.

1. The Cornish World/
An Bys Kernewek
3rd
Annual Conference of the Institute of Cornish Studies
24th
/25th
October
2014
Penryn Campus,
Tremough
The third annual conference of the Institute of Cornish Studies focuses on the
theme of Cornwall’s global connections. Topics to be discussed include the
history and contemporary culture of the Cornish overseas, comparative
studies of the other Celtic nations with a particular emphasis on Brittany,
cultural and economic links with communities around the world, global
achievements of individuals with Cornish connections, the impact of global
factors on Cornwall like world war, economic depression and environmental
change, and theoretical perspectives including the relationship of Cornish
Studies to wider disciplines.
If you are interested in giving a presentation of your work at the conference
please send an abstract of about 200 words to cornishstudies@exeter.ac.uk
by 15th
July 2014. Talks will be roughly 20 minutes with up to 10 minutes for
discussion. The conference will also include a themed research strand on
Cornwall’s relationship with Brittany with the support of the CRBC (Centre de
Recherche Bretonne et Celtique) and BMA (Bretagne Monde Anglophone).
Conference organisers would also like to hear from community heritage
organisations in Cornwall who would like to promote their activities and from
Cornish groups overseas who might be interested in being involved via Skype
and in organising any related events.
For further details and to reserve a place at the conference contact Institute of Cornish Studies,
College of Humanities, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Penryn, Cornwall TR10 9FE
Email: cornishstudies@exeter.ac.uk Tel: 01326 371 888