Posted by Edward Mills
13 January 2025It can be tricky, as night persists in falling around 4pm and commutes take place mostly in darkness, to believe that the days really are getting longer, and that spring really is just around the corner. Happily, we at the Centre for Medieval Studies have the solution: a packed programme of seminars, reading groups and workshops that is guaranteed to brighten up even the grimmest of January afternoons.
The full list of events for the spring term is now available on the Centre’s website, where it can be downloaded as a PDF or viewed through the University’s central events database. While some events are still waiting on a few final details, we’re really excited to be able to present what amounts to one of our busiest term cards in several years.
The standout event of the term is, of course, the annual Orme Lecture, which this year will play host to Prof. Roberta Gilchrist. Prof. Gilchrist is a major figure in medieval archaeology, with her 2012 book, Medieval Life: Archaeology and the Life-Course, demonstrating the value of archaeological approaches to non-specialists. We’re also delighted to welcome back Prof. Emma Cayley, of the University of Leeds (and formerly of this very Centre), for an exciting talk offered in presented with the Centre for Translating Cultures.
It’s shaping up to be a fascinating term on the blog, too. Next week, our very own Dr. Catherine Rider will share her tips on public engagement, and the following weeks will host a number of exciting contributions. All are welcome to get involved with the Centre’s activities: do take a minute at the start of term to explore our website and find out more about what’s on offer.
Featured image: wry smiles at the first Centre seminar of the 2024-25 academic year from Helen Burkett, Stuart Pracy, and Sarah Hamilton.