Fédération Internationale des Instituts d’Études Mediévales
FIDEM (The International Federation of Institutes for Medieval Studies) is a non-profit organization founded in 1987. Its main objectives are to support and foster medieval studies in all areas of knowledge through the organization of meetings, the publication of monographs, and the promotion of a diploma aimed at young researchers. FIDEM associates, whether institutional or individual, are based throughout the world.
Textes et Études du Moyen Âge (TEMA)
A collection created by FIDEM in 1995 which includes the published proceedings of international congresses and symposia on Medieval Studies, as well as interdisciplinary studies focusing on the intellectual history of the Medieval period. This collection, distributed by Brepols Publishing, comprised over 70 volumes as of 2014.
Diplôme Européen d’Études Médiévales
The European diploma in Medieval Studies was created in 1991 by the FIDEM. The Diploma is maintained by a group of universities within the ERASMUS programme and is open to students of all nationalities.
Association des anciens DEEM
International network of former students of the European Diploma in Medieval Studies (DEEM), created in 1991 by the International Federation of Institutes for Medieval Studies (FIDEM). The objective of the network is to encourage contact and promote initiatives among medievalists.
FIDEM Congress &
Annual Meeting
FIDEM promotes and assists in the organization of international congresses and annual meetings dedicated to issues concerning all aspects of the Middle Ages.
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Call for Papers – I Hispano-Portuguese Congress on Palaeography and Diplomatics
Call for Papers – Leiden University, 1st-3rd July 2026 Prayer was central to religious life in the late medieval and early modern period…
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Call for Applications – DEEM 2026
We are delighted to announce the opening of the Call for Applications for the Diplôme Européen d’Études Médiévales (DEEM) 2026.
Call for Paper – Bound for Devotion: The Prayer Book as Object and Practice, 1300–1800
Call for Papers – Leiden University, 1st-3rd July 2026 Prayer was central to religious life in the late medieval and early modern period…
Call for Paper – Disability, poverty and work in the Middle Ages
Call for Paper – Fribourg Colloquium – Medieval Institute, University of Fribourg, 6th–8th september 2023 Political Poetry in European Literature from the 12th to the…
Curso de Especialización de Posgrado del CSIC
Curso de Especialización de Posgrado del CSIC “Archivos para la Historia I: claves para no perderse en el Archivo Apostólico Vaticano y en el Archivo…
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