English and Scottish Literature Research Events: A Symposium on the Strike Novel In brief Date - 8 June 2026Venue - Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria TerracePresenters - Dr Victoria Baena (University of Virginia), Dr Edmund Birch (University of Cambridge), Dr Luke Roberts (Kings College London), Dr Sourit Bhattacharya, Dr Lena Wånggren, and Dr Gerard McKeever (all University of Edinburgh) About the eventThis 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 Wånggren (University of Edinburgh)Dr Gerard McKeever (University of Edinburgh)How to attendEach 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.Are you interested in a PhD in English Literature?We offer two PhDs: one in English Literature; and one in Creative Writing. Working with colleagues in LLC and across the wider University, we are able to support research which crosses boundaries between disciplines and/or languages. Find out more about PhD study in English Literature at Edinburgh Tags English and Scottish Literature Jun 08 2026 14.00 - 17.00 English and Scottish Literature Research Events: A Symposium on the Strike Novel An in-person symposium on the idea of 'the strike novel', featuring six speakers bringing their respective specialisms to the table. Quaker Meeting House 7 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2JL Find the venue on Google Maps
English and Scottish Literature Research Events: A Symposium on the Strike Novel In brief Date - 8 June 2026Venue - Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria TerracePresenters - Dr Victoria Baena (University of Virginia), Dr Edmund Birch (University of Cambridge), Dr Luke Roberts (Kings College London), Dr Sourit Bhattacharya, Dr Lena Wånggren, and Dr Gerard McKeever (all University of Edinburgh) About the eventThis 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 Wånggren (University of Edinburgh)Dr Gerard McKeever (University of Edinburgh)How to attendEach 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.Are you interested in a PhD in English Literature?We offer two PhDs: one in English Literature; and one in Creative Writing. Working with colleagues in LLC and across the wider University, we are able to support research which crosses boundaries between disciplines and/or languages. Find out more about PhD study in English Literature at Edinburgh Tags English and Scottish Literature Jun 08 2026 14.00 - 17.00 English and Scottish Literature Research Events: A Symposium on the Strike Novel An in-person symposium on the idea of 'the strike novel', featuring six speakers bringing their respective specialisms to the table. Quaker Meeting House 7 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2JL Find the venue on Google Maps
Jun 08 2026 14.00 - 17.00 English and Scottish Literature Research Events: A Symposium on the Strike Novel An in-person symposium on the idea of 'the strike novel', featuring six speakers bringing their respective specialisms to the table.
