Glasgow to host next International Comparative Literature Association Congress in 2028
Published: 5 August 2025
Two SMLC academics have secured the bid for the city to host the largest and most prestigious Association of Comparative Literature in the world
We are delighted and very excited to announce that Glasgow, having been shortlisted and invited to present our bid to the 2025 Congress in Seoul, has been selected to host the major 5-day 2028 Congress of the International Comparative Literature Association (ICLA/AILC), the largest and most prestigious Association of Comparative Literature in the world.
A joint University-City initiative, the bid was co-authored and led by Shanti Graheli and Michael Syrotinski, in collaboration with the Glasgow Convention Bureau and our chosen Professional Conference Organiser, Abbey Conferences, along with input from a wonderful and enthusiastic local organising committee, and with the full and strong support of both SMLC and the College of Arts and Humanities. This will be the first time the Congress has come to the UK in its 70 year history.
First published: 5 August 2025
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