Annual Conference 2024: “The Future of Kurdish Studies in Italy”

The Italian Network of Kurdish Studies is pleased to announce its Annual Conference 2024, which will be held on March 15–16, 2024 at the University of Milan.

Conference Program

Day 1 – March 15, 2024

9:00–9:30 – Registration and welcome coffee

9:30–10:00 – Opening remarks

• Greetings from the Rector of the University of Milan
• Introduction by the President of the Italian Network of Kurdish Studies

10:00–11:30 – Plenary session: “The State of Kurdish Studies in Italy”

• Speaker: Prof. Marco Bianchi (University of Bologna)
• Discussant: Dr. Sara Rossi (University of Turin)

11:30–11:45 – Coffee break

11:45–13:15 – Panel: “Contemporary Kurdish Literature”

• Chair: Prof. Anna Verdi
• Presentations by scholars and translators

13:15–14:30 – Lunch

14:30–16:00 – Workshop: “Research Methods in Kurdish Studies”

• Coordinator: Dr. Luca Neri

16:00–16:15 – Coffee break

16:15–17:45 – PhD thesis presentations

• Parallel sessions for doctoral students

Day 2 – March 16, 2024

9:00–10:30 – Panel: “Kurdish Politics and Society”

• Chair: Prof. Giuseppe Bianco
• Focus on recent developments in Kurdistan

10:30–10:45 – Coffee break

10:45–12:15 – Roundtable: “International Collaborations”

• Participants: European and Kurdish partner universities

12:15–13:30 – Lunch

13:30–15:00 – Workshop: “Digital Resources for Kurdish Studies”

• Presentation of databases and online tools

15:00–15:15 – Coffee break

15:15–16:45 – Closing session: “Future Perspectives”

• Open discussion with all participants

16:45–17:00 – Conclusions and next steps

Practical Information

Registration

Participation is free of charge, but online registration is required by March 1, 2024.

Accommodation

For participants coming from outside Milan, we have arranged special rates at hotels near the university.

Certificates

All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Call for Papers

We welcome proposals for oral presentations and posters on all aspects of Kurdish studies. Proposals should be submitted by February 15, 2024.

Thematic Areas

• Kurdish literature and linguistics
• History and archaeology
• Politics and society
• Art and culture
• Gender studies
• Migration and diaspora

Contact

For information and registration:

• Email: conferenza@reteitalianastudicurdi.it
• Phone: +39 02 1234567
• Website: www.reteitalianastudicurdi.it

We look forward to welcoming you to this important opportunity for academic exchange and growth.