Events

The School of History and Cultures has an extensive programme of events throughout the year including seminars, conferences and day schools.

Forthcoming Events

Empathy and the Transformative Power of Fiction

Empathy and the Transformative Power of Fiction
Date
10/04/2024
Description
Dr Isabel Jaén Portillo delivers the first in our Transformative Humanities lecture series

'Lent to Copy': Art Rentals in the Age of Jane Austen

'Lent to Copy': Art Rentals in the Age of Jane Austen
Date
22/04/2024
Description
Professor Janine Barchas gives the Centre for Material Cultures and Materialities research seminar

Countering Coups in Africa: The Role of International Organizations

Countering Coups in Africa: The Role of International Organizations
Date
24/04/2024
Description
Africa Talks seminar given by Dr Mwita Chacha, CEDAR, POLSIS, University of Birmingham

Speech Difference and Disability Gain in Byzantium, c. 1000-1200

Speech Difference and Disability Gain in Byzantium, c. 1000-1200
Date
24/04/2024
Description
Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies seminar given by Maroula Perisanidi (Leeds).

Material Intelligence Workshop – Steel

Material Intelligence Workshop – Steel
Date
26/04/2024
Description
This event is taking place in collaboration with Material Intelligence magazine

Should we stop talking about The Crusades?

Should we stop talking about The Crusades?
Date
01/05/2024
Description
Professor William Purkis Inaugural lecture

CREMS Research Seminar

CREMS Research Seminar
Date
08/05/2024
Description
Hybrid research seminar featuring Dr Will Tosh from Shakespeare's Globe.

Objects of Conflict: Exploring the Interplay between Materiality, Religion, and Violent Conflict

Objects of Conflict: Exploring the Interplay between Materiality, Religion, and Violent Conflict
Date
16/05/2024
Description
Lucien van Liere (Utrecht) presents the Centre for Material Cultures and Materialities research seminar

What is Horticultural Heritage? - call for papers

Date
11/06/2024
Description
A symposium organised by Winterbourne House and Garden in partnership with the International Centre for Heritage, University of Birmingham

Music and Majesty

Music and Majesty
Date
01 - 02/07/2024
Description
Music and Majesty: Chapels Royal, Cathedrals, and Colleges, c.1485-1688.

Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history

Landscape and Green Spaces in the Midlands: new directions in garden history
Date
20/07/2024
Description
Centre for Midlands History and Cultures Annual Conference
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