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A.G. van Hamel Foundation for Celtic Studies The A.G. van Hamel Foundation for Celtic Studies was founded on March 18th, 1991. The objective of the Foundation is 'to promote and advance the study of Celtic languages and cultures, in particular in The Netherlands, as well as to widen and maintain a social basis for Celtic studies, and thence everything that may contribute to their progress.' The Foundation advocates a scholarly approach to the study of Celtic languages and cultures, fulfils a coordinating role for specialists in the field and operates as an informative organisation for the benefit of anyone taking an interest in Celtic studies. Activities For this purpose, the Foundation annually organises the Celtic Colloquium, at which lectures are given by Dutch and foreign speakers, and the Van Hamel-lecture, with a paper given by a specialist of international reputation. Moreover, occasional speakers are invited to give lectures, trips are organised, courses are offered, and assistance is given in putting on symposia and a variety of public events. For more information, see the Activities section. In addition, the Foundation publishes the quarterly magazine Kelten - mededelingen van de Stichting A.G. van Hamel voor Keltische Studies ('Celts - Bulletin of the A.G. van Hamel Foundation for Celtic Studies'). It presents articles, reviews and other matters of interest, and informs readers of the Foundation's activities as well as many other events. For more information, see the Tijdschrift Kelten section. |