The Institute of English Studies runs an active programme of lectures, seminars, conferences, symposia, reading groups and summer schools. Unless otherwise stated, events are free and open to the public. Use the calendar below to view upcoming events and to register for conferences and lectures.
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(HOBAR) Open University History of Books and Reading Seminar
Sreya Datta & Dima Chami, 'Reading Together: Bibliotherapy and the ‘Everyday’'
The Reader in the Book: Books, Reading and Libraries in Fiction
Conference / Symposium
19 March - 20 March
The Senate Room (Senate House)
19 March - 20 March
The Senate Room (Senate House)
London-Paris Romanticism Seminar
Tilar Mazzeo (University of Montreal)
William Blake, Batty Langley, and the Builder’s Jewel
CANCELLED
(HOBAR) Open University History of Books and Reading Seminar
Josie Billington, 'Reading for Life: Shared Reading and Mental Health'
Medieval Manuscripts Seminar
Laura Cleaver, IES
Wilfrid Voynich's dealings in manuscripts (c. 1898-1930) and why they matter
Book & Print Initiative
Roger Kain (School of Advanced Study)
The Chicago Press History of Cartography Project, 1977-2024
Seminar
26 March
Room 234 (Senate House)
26 March
Room 234 (Senate House)
(HOBAR) Open University History of Books and Reading Seminar
Liz Brewster, 'Experiences, Interactions and Interpretations: Bibliotherapy in Theory and Practice'
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IES Open Afternoon
Join us on Monday 16 March 2020 to find out more abour our Postgraduate programmes.
The Reader in the Book
Register now for this two-day conference on 19-20 March.
Short Courses
We also run several 1-2 day short courses nationally each year. Find out more here.