English and Scottish Literature Research Events: A Symposium on the Strike Novel

In brief

Date - 8 June 2026

Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square

Presenters - Dr Victoria Baena (University of Virginia), Dr Edmund Birch (University of Cambridge), Dr Luke Roberts (Kings College London), Dr Sourit Bhattacharya, Dr Lena Wanggren, and Dr Gerard McKeever (all University of Edinburgh)

About the event

This symposium is part of the English and Scottish Literature programme of Research Events, and is titled 'A Symposium on the Strike Novel: A Global Genre'. It will feature:

  • Dr Victoria Baena (University of Virginia)
  • Dr Edmund Birch (University of Cambridge)
  • Dr Luke Roberts (Kings College London)
  • Dr Sourit Bhattacharya (University of Edinburgh)
  • Dr Lena Wanggren (University of Edinburgh)
  • Dr Gerard McKeever (University of Edinburgh)

How to attend

Each year, English and Scottish Literature hosts a variety of exciting research events featuring a fantastic range of guest speakers and colleagues.

Events are free and everyone is welcome. No booking is required.

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