Nineteenth Global Studies Conference
- Bridging Boundaries: Collaborative Solutions to Complex Social Issues in an Interconnected World
- 15-17 July 2026
- University of Galway, Galway, Ireland + Online
Founded in 2008, the Global Studies Research Network is devoted to mapping and interpreting past and emerging trends and patterns in globalization. We aim to traverse a broad terrain, sometimes technically and other times socially oriented, sometimes theoretical and other times practical in their perspective, and sometimes reflecting dispassionate analysis while at other times suggesting interested strategies for action. Our aim is to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries.
The Nineteenth Global Studies Conference calls for research addressing the following annual themes and special focus:
The Nineteenth Global Studies Conference will feature plenary sessions by some of the world's leading thinkers and innovators in the field.
Professor, Queens Belfast and University of Limerick, Northern Ireland (UK) and Ireland
Emeritus Professor, University of Galway, Ireland
Professor, University of Huelva, COIDESO Research Center, Spain
Professor Emeritus, Sociology and Civic Engagement, Dublin City University, Ireland
Associate Professor, International Politics, Richmond, The American International University in London, UK
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