Jun
2026
Welcome to the Association
for German Studies
in Great Britain and Ireland
About us
The Association for German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland (AGS) is the biggest professional association for university-level German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland.
We seek to support, foster, and increase the visibility and vitality of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland.
We are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in academia by cultivating and endorsing an environment that values diversity and provides opportunities for exchange, collaboration, and the advancement of research.
The AGS holds an annual conference at changing locations throughout the UK and Ireland and brings together national and international scholars from all branches of German Studies.
The Association for German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland celebrated its 90th birthday as an organisation in 2022.
Membership is open to anyone with teaching and/or research interests in German Studies.
Become a memberOur Mission
Promote German Studies
The AGS seeks to support, foster, and increase the visibility and vitality of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland.
We celebrate and promote all aspects of German linguistics, literature, and culture.
Bring Colleagues Together
The AGS holds an annual conference which is hosted each year by a university in the UK or Ireland.
Offering a platform for discussion of the latest research and developments in German Studies, the event brings together scholars from all branches of German Studies, nationally and internationally.
Support Colleagues and Networks
We offer travel, publication, conference and workshop grants to support colleagues, especially postgraduate scholars and early career researchers.
We also support German Studies networks exciting collaborations between schools, cultural organisations, and businesses.
Latest News
Jun
2026
Inaugural AGS Bluesky social media feed “takeover”
Feb
2026
Last chance to submit abstracts for the AGS conference!
🚨 The deadline for submitting papers for the AGS conference is fast approaching 🚨