Events

What's on in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.

Upcoming events

Event date
May 15 2026 -

LLC Poetics Research Events: Timothy Heimlich

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

English and Scottish Literature Further information
May 22 2026 -

International Workshop on Ser y Estar: Thinking Grammar, Teaching Language

A one-day event bringing together an international group of researchers and educators to examine the theoretical, empirical, and pedagogical dimensions of the Spanish linking verbs ser and estar.

European Languages and Cultures Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies Further information
Jun 03 2026 -

As Difficult as ABC: Jean Dubuffet’s Book Art

A research seminar from Professor Jean Duffy (Emeritus Professor of French, University of Edinburgh) presenting and examining the written pieces of work and art by French sculptor Jean Dubuffet.

European Languages and Cultures Film and Intermediality French and Francophone Studies Further information
Jun 08 2026 -

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.

English and Scottish Literature Further information
Jun 18 2026 -

Monster Media Conference 2026

An interdisciplinary conference organised by Julia Larsen and Lucy McMillan (two third-year PhD Intermediality candidates) and Dr Maddy Potter (English Literature), exploring the intersection between monster theory and media studies.

English and Scottish Literature Film and Intermediality Further information
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'. Currently accepting submissions, deadline: 1 October 2026.

Celtic and Scottish Studies English and Scottish Literature Further information

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