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The 16th International Gothic Association Conference adopts the conference theme ‘Gothic Interruptions’ in order to encourage an interrogation of the ways in which Gothic and horror can frame such contemporary (and historical) events as moments that are also loaded with possibility.

The information outlines the planning for a resumption of non-teaching activities after the COVID-19 shutdown of the University and considering national and local guidelines. The planning and risk assessment provide for a safe resumption of work on campus by all members of the School.

This prize is named in memory of a graduate of the School, Paul Newham (1965-2012), and is awarded annually to a mature student for outstanding performance in Moderatorship.

This commemorative symposium will examine and celebrate Mahon's extraordinary body of writing on 19-20 November 2021 at Trinity College Dublin. Bringing together leading poets and scholars from across the island of Ireland and beyond, it will feature keynote lectures from Lucy Collins, Hugh Haughton and Edna Longley, readings from Harry Clifton, Leontia Flynn, Michael Longley and Paula Meehan, and contributions from John Banville, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin and Gerald Dawe, among many others.

The event was held to mark Professor Murphy’s appointment as Professor of English Literature (1867) at the School of English.