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- Medieval Matter TT26, wk5
by Tristan AlpheyWelcome to week 5, Last week’s Wikipedia editathon proved a great success, and there is now a wikipedia article for OMS itself! Thanks again to Louise for leading the session – a recording of the introductory talk can be found here. This Friday sees the ‘Exploring Medieval Oxford through Surviving Archives‘ conference at the Weston,… Read more: Medieval Matter TT26, wk5 - Come shape the Ashmolean Museum’s University Engagement Programme
by Tristan AlpheyThe Ashmolean Museum are inviting twelve University of Oxford students to help us shape our new University Engagement Programme. Over 3.5 days we will work with staff from across the Museum to set the vision, shape the communications and scope activities for 2026/27 academic year. We are looking for creative pragmatists, with exciting ideas and… Read more: Come shape the Ashmolean Museum’s University Engagement Programme - Exploring Medieval Oxford through Surviving Archives
by Laure MioloConference Friday 29 May 2026 – Weston Library With an exhibition curated by the participants 9 Welcome Matthew Holford & Laure Miolo 9.15 Lauren Pidgeon & Deborah Seymour : An agreement between Agatha the widow and John Halegod 9.30 Emily Breithaupt & India Kelly: The Charter of Alice of Stokes 9.45 Alice Zhang & Annabel… Read more: Exploring Medieval Oxford through Surviving Archives - AccessiBod. Widening Access to Digital Bodleian
by Henrike LähnemannThursday 21 May from 15:00 to 16:00. Registration link: AccessiBod: Widening access to Digital Bodleian Digitised special collections such as manuscripts, archives and photographs are rarely made accessible to people who are blind or have low vision, but this does not mean they are not interested in accessing such materials or that they have no need… Read more: AccessiBod. Widening Access to Digital Bodleian - Medieval matter TT26, Wk 4
by Tristan AlpheyWelcome to week 4! This Thursday sees our first ever Wikipedia Editathon for Medievalists, at 5:00 in the Old Library at St Edmund Hall. Whether you have always wanted to write or improve a Wikipedia article, are looking for a low-pressure way to start writing about your topic, or simply want a productive and enjoyable distraction… Read more: Medieval matter TT26, Wk 4 - The History of Bartholomew Chapel
by Henrike LähnemannCelebrating 900 years of prayer, care and pilgrimage at Bartlemas Chapel A historic Oxford chapel is marking 900 years of history with a year-long programme of events celebrating its legacy of prayer, care and welcome. This follows on from the workshop with Ian Forrest, read the report: Searching for History The celebrations at Bartlemas Chapel in 2026 will tell the story of a place… Read more: The History of Bartholomew Chapel