Call for Articles Based on Papers Presented at Meitheal’s Postgraduate Research Conference (17–19 February)

Meitheal: CACSSS Doctoral Researchers Week is a fresh platform created for postgraduate researchers from all the departments in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences (CACSSS) at University College Cork.

CACSSS is known to support the endeavours of its doctoral researchers, including through its annual conference postgraduate research conference. In 2026, this conference is incorporated into Meitheal, which marks an important and exciting week-long celebration of doctoral researchers within the College. Taking place from 16–20 February 2026 Meitheal will offer opportunities to share, learn and explore the diverse areas of research supported by the College.

Aigne’s association with the conference has been a long-standing one. With that said, the board warmly invites doctoral students presenting at this year’s festival to submit their papers to be considered for publication in Aigne, volume 12.

We welcome submissions from all conference presenters. Papers that meet the required academic standards will proceed to peer review. Our editorial team is available to provide guidance throughout the process.

Submission Guidelines

To be considered, papers must:

● Papers must be based on a presentation given at the Meitheal’s Postgraduate Research Conference.

● Include an abstract of approximately 200–450 words.

● Be c. 4,000–6,000 words in length ● Adhere to Aigne’s Author Guidelines.

● Use the referencing system required by Aigne.

Please note that in the event of any deviations from the style guide, the paper will be automatically returned for re-submission.

The deadline for submissions is 8th May, 2026. However, we understand that flexibility may be needed in certain cases—please get in touch at aigne@ucc.ie, if you require an extension. Additionally, Aigne also offers a rolling call option, for further details please refer to: Aigne website

Contributors should ensure that their submission is uploaded to the correct section ("Research from the CACSSS Postgraduate Conference") when submitting via the Aigne website.