Events

What's on in English Literature.

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Feb 11 2026 -

The English Literature Play

A production of The Seagull, directed by Orly Benn (English Literature) and produced by Kyri Antholis (Philosophy and English Literature). Winner of The English Literature Play Award 2026.

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Feb 27 2026 -

English and Scottish Literature Research Events: Ken Hirschkop

An in-person seminar by Professor Ken Hirschkop (University of Waterloo), titled 'Black British Writing: Race Crisis, Absence, and the UK University'.

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Mar 06 2026 -

LLC Poetics Research Events: Eric Lindstrom

An in-person seminar by Dr Eric Lindstrom (University of Vermont) titled 'James Schuyler’s Perspicuity', as part of the LLC Poetics Research Group's programme of events.

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Mar 13 2026 -

English and Scottish Literature Research Events: Katie Garner

An in-person seminar by Dr Katie Garner (University of St Andrews), drawing on her specialisms in women's writing, myth and folklore, and the Gothic.

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Mar 20 2026 -

The Susan Manning Memorial Lecture

Join us in person for the Susan Manning Memorial Lecture 2026 by Professor Cedric Tolliver (University of Oklahoma), followed by a Q&A and reception.

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Mar 27 2026 -

Edition Spring Lecture 2026: Emily Wingfield

An in-person lecture (and optional preceding workshop) by Professor Emily Wingfield (University of Birmingham) entitled 'Initial Steps Towards an Edition of the Poetry and Related Writings of Mary, Queen of Scots'. The lecture will be followed by a discussion chaired by Dr Kate Ash-Irisarri (Scottish & English Literature).

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Apr 22 2026 -

LLC Poetics Research Events: Hongxia Xu

An in-person seminar by Professor Hongxia Xu (Renmin University of China, Beijing), titled 'The Fabric of Leisure: Material Conditions and Poetic Expression in the Works of Dorothy Wordsworth and Gu Taiqing'.

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May 15 2026 -

LLC Poetics Research Events: Timothy Heimlich

An in-person seminar by Professor Timothy Heimlich (Duke University), titled 'Gothic Poetics'.

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Jun 28 2027 -

The 14th International Walter Scott Conference

A three-day conference with talks, panels and a plenary session exploring the work of Scottish writer Walter Scott within the theme of 'Politics, Place and Print Culture'.

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