The conference theme this year was Origines / Origins. Almost fifty speakers came from all over Europe and North America, as well as Australia and South Africa, to present papers on their own areas of research.
They drew on a diverse range of genres and sciences such as literature, film, philosophy, anthropology, poetry and history, to discuss origines / origins. As usual, attendees included a mix of established academics and researchers and some PhD students or newly appointed lecturers.
The guest of honour at the conference was the French novelist, Anne-Marie Garat, who won the Prix Femina for her 1992 novel, Aden.
Next year's conference will take place in the University of Limerick. Keep an eye on the Association's website www.adeffi.ie and Facebook page www.facebook.com/adeffi for more information.
