Gregynog Ideas Lab XII Summer School - 2026 Registration is now open!
13-17 July 2026, Gregynog Hall, Newtown, Powys, Mid Wales, UK
We are delighted to announce that Gregynog Ideas Lab will be back in Summer of 2026.
The registration link is now open. Early Bird rate available!
Register here. The fee covers all workshops and activities, accommodation on shared basis (unless single supplement is chosen) and full board of meals-- breakfast, lunch, dinner and two cofee/tea breaks with biscuits/ cakes.
The Gregynog Ideas Lab is a residential summer school situated in the beautiful grounds of Gregynog Hall, Newtown, Powys, Mid Wales. Please note that places are limited (30) and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Thus, we would advise you to book fast.
Gregynog Ideas Lab is a unique opportunity for postgraduate students and academics engaged in work in global politics from a range of critical, postcolonial, feminist, post-structural and psychoanalytic traditions to re-examine their work and meet others interested in similar areas. The Summer School is located within the broad realm of international politics, critical methods and various interdisciplinary approaches.
This year’s confirmed contributors include:
Jenny Edkins (University of Manchester)
Andreja Zevnik (University of Manchester)
Tim Edkins (Queen Mary University of London)
Himadeep Muppidi (Vassar College)
Erzsebet Strausz (Central European University, Vienna)
Marcelle Trote Martins (University of Manchester)
João Raphael da Silva (University of the West of England)
…with more to be announced.
The full list of guest professors will be released soon. Previously, we have been joined by the following guest professors:
Himadeep Muppidi (Vassar College)
R.B.J. "Rob" Walker (University of Victoria)
Erzsebet Strausz (Central European University, Vienna)
Michael J Shapiro
Kimberly Hutchings (Queen Mary University London)
Jenny Edkins (University of Manchester)
Quynh Pham (Colby College)
Michael Dillon (Lancaster University)
Tim Edkins (Queen Mary University London)
Andreja Zevnik (University of Manchester)
Marcelle Martins (Liverpool John Moores University)
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- Wide range of seminars, workshops, one-on-one activities and consultations offered by leading scholars and creative practitioners
- Opportunities to present and discuss your work-in-progess
- Constructive feedback on your research
- Discussion sessions and other events focused on critical pedagogy
- Problem oriented panels and discussion groups (i.e. on publishing, fieldwork etc.)
- Friendly and engaged “network” of students, academics, and artists ideal for those starting on or planning for a PhD or an academic career.
