Events

Museum Tours

Museum Tours

Dates
Monday 6 January 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
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20May

Exhibition: A History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham

Dates
Friday 20 May 2022 (09:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (17:00)
Location
Throughout the Aston Webb Building including the ground floor corridors and Rotunda Gallery (first floor)
Description
A History Through Objects: Research and Innovation at the University of Birmingham tells the stories of more than 140 years of research, the people behind it and those whose lives have been changed by it.
20Feb

Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on

Dates
Monday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)
Location
Winterbourne House and Garden
Description
Find out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
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30Apr

Case Study: Africanize

Dates
Tuesday 30 April 2024 (08:30) - Saturday 11 January 2025 (16:30)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
This is a community-driven project exploring the University of Birmingham's African Collection, this new display introduces the project and responses to the collection by artist-in-residence, Sipho Eric Ndlovu.
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1Jul

Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins: Writing, Performance, Image

Dates
Monday 1 July 2024 (09:00) - Sunday 12 January 2025 (18:00)
Location
Main Library Atrium
Description
Exhibition in Main Library atrium curated by Dr Caroline Radcliffe about the authors Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins, showcasing original manuscripts and rare books from the Cadbury Research Library. All welcome.
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11Oct

Exhibition | Scent and the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites

Dates
Friday 11 October 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Ever wondered what a painting smells like? For the first time ever, experience the unseen scents of Pre-Raphaelite art in this groundbreaking exhibition on campus.
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14Nov

Disability History Month 2024

Dates
Thursday 14 November (00:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (23:59)
Description
14 November to 20 December is Disability History Month and the University will be exploring the theme of 'Disability, Livelihood, and Employment'' with a comprehensive programme of events.
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16Nov

Display | Peace and Noise: The Sounds of the Landscape

Dates
Saturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Peace and Noise will introduce visitors to the implied sound evident in landscapes from the Barber's prints and drawings collection, encouraging the visitor to explore exciting multisensory avenues of interpretation.
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16Nov

Display | Reclaiming Narratives: Voices from the College of Medicine and Health

Dates
Saturday 16 November 2024 (10:00) - Sunday 26 January 2025 (17:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
This display is the culmination of a project between the Barber Institute and the College of Medicine and Health, where students used creativity to reflect on, challenge and change the voices represented in the college.
The Exchange Reproduced with the permission of the Library of Birmingham. WK/B11/5129
7Dec

Heritage building tours

Dates
Saturday 7 December 2024 (11:00) - Saturday 1 February 2025 (16:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.
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13Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Friday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
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14Dec

Barber family workshop with Naoibh McNamee

Dates
Saturday 14 December 2024 (11:00-14:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Collaborate with artists and create as a family. Perfect for 4-10 year olds, these activities are designed investigate ideas in our current exhibitions, prompt collaboration and fun!
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14Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Saturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
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14Dec

Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells

Dates
Saturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)
Location
St Michael's Church - Tenbury Wells
Description
Birmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell.
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19Dec

Barber Baby with Musical Picnic

Dates
Thursday 19 December 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
July 2024
6Jan

Museum Tours

Dates
Monday 6 January 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum
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11Jan

Barber family workshop with Michael D. Kennedy

Dates
Saturday 11 January 2025 (11:00-14:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Collaborate with artists and create as a family. Perfect for 4-10 year olds, these activities are designed investigate ideas in our current exhibitions, prompt collaboration and fun!
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15Jan

Lunchtime talk | Dr Maddie Hewitson

Dates
Wednesday 15 January 2025 (13:00-13:30)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Join Dr Maddie Hewitson to explore Simeon Solomon's 'A Saint of the Eastern Church'. In this painting, the artist approaches Orthodox Christianity as a multi-sensory engagement with faith and displays of belief.
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16Jan

Unlocking the Vaults: Step into History Taster Day

Dates
Thursday 16 January 2025 (10:00-13:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join us for an engaging and informal morning packed with activities as we unveil the fascinating Unlocking the Vaults project, proudly supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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16Jan

Barber Baby with Musical Picnic

Dates
Thursday 16 January 2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
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21Jan

Student workshop | Drop in and draw

Dates
Tuesday 21 January 2025 (13:15-13:45)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Come to the Barber Institute, your art gallery on campus, for a relaxed lunchtime drawing session. Take notice, look deeper and learn new techniques.
22Jan

Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025

Dates
Wednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)
Location
Edgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RS
Description
The Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.
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24Jan

The MeToo movement in India and human rights and punitivism in Colombia

Dates
Friday 24 January 2025 (14:00-15:30)
Location
Birmingham Law School Senior Common Room
Description
Birmingham Law School's Global Legal Studies and Equality, Gender, and Feminist Legal Studies research seminar with two invited speakers, Dr Mónica Arango-Oyala (Oxford) and Dr Valeria Luis Pérez (LSE).
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29Jan

Introduction to Fruit Pruning

Dates
Wednesday 29 January 2025 (10:30-15:00)
Location
Winterbourne House & Garden
Description
Introduction to Fruit Pruning Workshop at Winterbourne House and Garden.
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3Feb

Museum Tours

Dates
Monday 3 February 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum
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12Feb

James Ehnes Piano Quartet

Dates
Wednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
A Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola).
Oct 2024
3Mar

Museum Tours

Dates
Monday 3 March 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum
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15Mar

BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers

Dates
Saturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers.
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26Mar

Britten Sinfonia

Dates
Wednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works.
Dec 2024
7Apr

Museum Tours

Dates
Monday 7 April 2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location
Lapworth Museum of Geology - Earth Sciences Building (R4 on campus map)
Description
Join us for Tours of the Museum
1May

Global Alumni Gatherings 2025

Dates
Thursday 1 May (00:00) - Saturday 31 May 2025 (23:59)
Description
To commemorate the anniversary of the University receiving Royal Assent in 1900, Birmingham alumni worldwide host meet-ups during May to celebrate their connection with the University.
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7May

Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio

Dates
Wednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
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1Jul

Youth and Horror: An International Conference

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
University of Birmingham
Description
The Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
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1Jul

Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
Old Gym
Description
The 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
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14Nov

Disability History Month 2024

Dates
Thursday 14 November (00:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (23:59)
Description
14 November to 20 December is Disability History Month and the University will be exploring the theme of 'Disability, Livelihood, and Employment'' with a comprehensive programme of events.
13dec-gospel-revisited
13Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Friday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
13dec-gospel-revisited
14Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Saturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
14dec-bus-tenbury
14Dec

Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells

Dates
Saturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)
Location
St Michael's Church - Tenbury Wells
Description
Birmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell.
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12Feb

James Ehnes Piano Quartet

Dates
Wednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
A Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola).
15mar-bbc-singers
15Mar

BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers

Dates
Saturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers.
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26Mar

Britten Sinfonia

Dates
Wednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works.
9may-brautigam-hoppe-polt
7May

Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio

Dates
Wednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
20Feb

Winterbourne House and Garden - What's on

Dates
Monday 20 February 2023 (16:07) - Thursday 20 February 2025 (16:07)
Location
Winterbourne House and Garden
Description
Find out what's on at Winterbourne House and Garden.
DHM banner 2024
14Nov

Disability History Month 2024

Dates
Thursday 14 November (00:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (23:59)
Description
14 November to 20 December is Disability History Month and the University will be exploring the theme of 'Disability, Livelihood, and Employment'' with a comprehensive programme of events.
The Exchange Reproduced with the permission of the Library of Birmingham. WK/B11/5129
7Dec

Heritage building tours

Dates
Saturday 7 December 2024 (11:00) - Saturday 1 February 2025 (16:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join our friendly guides on a heritage tour of The Exchange and discover its hidden history and fascinating stories.
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14Dec

Barber family workshop with Naoibh McNamee

Dates
Saturday 14 December 2024 (11:00-14:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Collaborate with artists and create as a family. Perfect for 4-10 year olds, these activities are designed investigate ideas in our current exhibitions, prompt collaboration and fun!
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19Dec

Barber Baby with Musical Picnic

Dates
Thursday 19 December 2024 (11:00-12:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
28
11Jan

Barber family workshop with Michael D. Kennedy

Dates
Saturday 11 January 2025 (11:00-14:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Collaborate with artists and create as a family. Perfect for 4-10 year olds, these activities are designed investigate ideas in our current exhibitions, prompt collaboration and fun!
SimeonSolomon_contensis thumbnails
15Jan

Lunchtime talk | Dr Maddie Hewitson

Dates
Wednesday 15 January 2025 (13:00-13:30)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Join Dr Maddie Hewitson to explore Simeon Solomon's 'A Saint of the Eastern Church'. In this painting, the artist approaches Orthodox Christianity as a multi-sensory engagement with faith and displays of belief.
Step-Into-History-logo
16Jan

Unlocking the Vaults: Step into History Taster Day

Dates
Thursday 16 January 2025 (10:00-13:00)
Location
The Exchange: 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR
Description
Join us for an engaging and informal morning packed with activities as we unveil the fascinating Unlocking the Vaults project, proudly supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Barber Baby_contensis thumb
16Jan

Barber Baby with Musical Picnic

Dates
Thursday 16 January 2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Experience the magic of live music in the galleries every third Thursday of the month. Ideal for ages 0-4 and their grown-ups.
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21Jan

Student workshop | Drop in and draw

Dates
Tuesday 21 January 2025 (13:15-13:45)
Location
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Description
Come to the Barber Institute, your art gallery on campus, for a relaxed lunchtime drawing session. Take notice, look deeper and learn new techniques.
Photo of the University Crest
24Jan

The MeToo movement in India and human rights and punitivism in Colombia

Dates
Friday 24 January 2025 (14:00-15:30)
Location
Birmingham Law School Senior Common Room
Description
Birmingham Law School's Global Legal Studies and Equality, Gender, and Feminist Legal Studies research seminar with two invited speakers, Dr Mónica Arango-Oyala (Oxford) and Dr Valeria Luis Pérez (LSE).
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29Jan

Introduction to Fruit Pruning

Dates
Wednesday 29 January 2025 (10:30-15:00)
Location
Winterbourne House & Garden
Description
Introduction to Fruit Pruning Workshop at Winterbourne House and Garden.
projector
1Jul

Youth and Horror: An International Conference

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
University of Birmingham
Description
The Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
katherine-mansfield-society-315
1Jul

Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
Old Gym
Description
The 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.
13dec-gospel-revisited
13Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Friday 13 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
13dec-gospel-revisited
14Dec

'Sing For Your Soul' Gospel Choir - Gospel Revisited Project

Dates
Saturday 14 December 2024 (19:30-22:00)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
Gospel Revisited Project presents 'Sing for Your Soul' Gospel Choir, a 70-strong choir developed to celebrate the music of legendary gospel choirs with classics and standards reworked by Ray Prince and Jonathan Silk.
14dec-bus-tenbury
14Dec

Birmingham University Singers at Tenbury Wells

Dates
Saturday 14 December (18:30) - Sunday 15 December 2024 (17:00)
Location
St Michael's Church - Tenbury Wells
Description
Birmingham University Singers make their annual visit to St Michael's Church with Dr Paul Rodmell.
12feb-james-ehnes
12Feb

James Ehnes Piano Quartet

Dates
Wednesday 12 February 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
A Barber Evening Concert featuring world-class chamber music from Canadian violinist James Ehnes, alongside Inon Barnatan (piano), Raphael Bell (cello), and Jonathan Vinocour (viola).
15mar-bbc-singers
15Mar

BBC Singers feat. Birmingham University Singers

Dates
Saturday 15 March 2025 (18:30-20:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome the BBC Singers for an eclectic Barber Evening Concert of choral music, with guest appearance from Birmingham University Singers.
26mar-britten-sinfonia
26Mar

Britten Sinfonia

Dates
Wednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
We welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works.
9may-brautigam-hoppe-polt
7May

Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio

Dates
Wednesday 7 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)
Location
Elgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Description
This internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
DHM banner 2024
14Nov

Disability History Month 2024

Dates
Thursday 14 November (00:00) - Friday 20 December 2024 (23:59)
Description
14 November to 20 December is Disability History Month and the University will be exploring the theme of 'Disability, Livelihood, and Employment'' with a comprehensive programme of events.
22Jan

Medici Enterprise Training Programme 2025

Dates
Wednesday 22 January (09:00) - Wednesday 2 April 2025 (17:00)
Location
Edgbaston Park Hotel 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RS
Description
The Medici programme will give you the business skills, knowledge and confidence you need to engage with business and industry in an impactful and professional way.
Photo of the University Crest
24Jan

The MeToo movement in India and human rights and punitivism in Colombia

Dates
Friday 24 January 2025 (14:00-15:30)
Location
Birmingham Law School Senior Common Room
Description
Birmingham Law School's Global Legal Studies and Equality, Gender, and Feminist Legal Studies research seminar with two invited speakers, Dr Mónica Arango-Oyala (Oxford) and Dr Valeria Luis Pérez (LSE).
projector
1Jul

Youth and Horror: An International Conference

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Wednesday 2 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
University of Birmingham
Description
The Youth and Horror Research Network is delighted to invite submissions for its international conference.
katherine-mansfield-society-315
1Jul

Katherine Mansfield Conference 2025

Dates
Tuesday 1 July (00:00) - Thursday 3 July 2025 (00:00)
Location
Old Gym
Description
The 2025 conference of the Katherine Mansfield Society will re-examine the importance of place in Mansfield's writings.