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- The OMS Beowulf Study Day
On the 18th October, a Beowulf Study Day was organised by Francis Leneghan in honour of the publication of Heather O’Donoghue’s book entitled Beowulf: Poem, Poet and Hero, which was released earlier this year. Heather’s book is an ode to the mastery of Beowulf, ‘imperfect and fraying around the edges as it is’. A roundtrip tour of the poem’s narrative,… Read more: The OMS Beowulf Study Day - Medieval Matters MT24, Week 4
The days are getting colder and the nights are drawing in: fear not, for the medieval events roll ever on and on. As always, a PDF version of the booklet can be found here, and do check the Oxford Medieval Studies blog for reports of recent medieval events; also worthwhile checking out is the History of… Read more: Medieval Matters MT24, Week 4 - The inaugural ADAM workshop (Addressing Difficult Aspects of the Medieval)
The inaugural ADAM (Addressing Difficult Aspects of the Medieval) workshop took place from the 23rd–24th September 2024 at St. John’s College, University of Oxford. The programme on Monday 23rd began with a 90-minute discussion of the ‘Möndull-Ingibjörg’ episode from Göngu-Hrólfs saga. The committee selected this episode as it contains references to sexual assault, physical disability, and race. We… Read more: The inaugural ADAM workshop (Addressing Difficult Aspects of the Medieval) - Oxford Medieval Graduate Conference 2025 CfP
The Oxford Medieval Graduate Conference Committee is delighted to announce this year’s Call for Papers. We look forward to receiving submissions for 20 minute papers from graduate students on ‘Rituals and Ceremonies’. The conference will be held in person on the 24th and 25th of April, 2025. Submissions are welcome from all disciplinary and interdisciplinary… Read more: Oxford Medieval Graduate Conference 2025 CfP - Medieval Matters MT24, Week 3
Time flies when you’re trapped inside a poorly-lit library basement: Week 3 is upon us! Please find included a list of this week’s events and opportunities. As always, a PDF version copy of the booklet can be found here. Read on. EVENTS THIS WEEK Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES T.K.A Oxford, Bodleian Library, MS.… Read more: Medieval Matters MT24, Week 3 - Medium Aevum Essay Prize Prize 2025
The Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literatures invites graduate students from across the globe to submit to the annual Medium Ævum Essay Prize. The Prize is open to post-graduates and those recently graduated with a higher degree. The value of the prize is £500 , while entry declared proxime accessit will be… Read more: Medium Aevum Essay Prize Prize 2025