Discover how medieval religious life was dynamically experienced through a multimodal and multisensorial lens in this new open-access volume: ‘The Role of the Senses in Medieval Liturgies, Rituals, and Devotional Practices’.
Author Archives: Roisin Astell
Exhibition and Study Day: ‘Pétermonostora: Mosan Treasure from Hungarian Soil’, Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels, 12 November 2026 – 11 April 2027
Discover the newly revealed Pétermonostora Mosan enamel treasure at the Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels from 12 November 2026 to 11 April 2027.
Hungate Online: Winter lectures on Norfolk’s medieval churches, November 2026 to March 2027
Join leading scholars for a series of winter lectures on Norfolk’s medieval churches, exploring topics from architectural development to memorial monuments, running from November 2026 to March 2027.
CFP: ‘Storytelling in Medieval Art’, Courtauld Medieval Postgraduate Colloquium (March 2027), deadline 11 December 2026
Call for papers for the Courtauld Medieval Postgraduate Colloquium on ‘Storytelling in Medieval Art’ invites PhD students to submit proposals exploring narrative traditions in medieval art by December 11, 2026, with potential funding available for participants.
The Paul Crossley Memorial Lecture, 2026: ‘The portals of Notre-Dame in Paris. Findings from the current construction site’, with Professor Stephan Albrecht, Wed 11 November 2026, Courtauld Institute
The Paul Crossley Memorial Lecture will feature Professor Stephan Albrecht discussing new research findings on the west portals of Notre-Dame in Paris, focusing on the insights gained from interdisciplinary studies and digital surveying methods following the cathedral’s fire in 2019.
CFP: ‘The Medieval Reception of Greek Antiquity’, The Annual Conference of the Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies at the University of South Florida, deadline 5 Jan 2027
The Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies at the University of South Florida invites proposals for its Annual Conference on the theme: ‘The Medieval Reception of Greek Antiquity’. The deadline for submissions is 5 Jan 2027.
Study day: ‘Lost and Found: Hidden Histories of Canterbury’s Stained Glass’, Tues 10 November, 10:30-17:00 (GMT), Canterbury Cathedral
Join Canterbury Cathedral for an engaging study day, featuring expert talks and behind-the-scenes tours of the Stained Glass Studio and Archives, exploring the rich history of stained glass at the Cathedral. Tuesday 10 November, 10:30-17:00 (GMT)
Call for Proposals: The Medieval Kingdom of Sicily Image Database / Seminar Series ‘The Outsider’s Eye’, deadline 7 November 2026
The Medieval Kingdom of Sicily Image Database seeks proposals for their seminar series “The Outsider’s Eye” from January to April 2027. The series showcases research on how foreign scholars and artists have interpreted medieval southern Italy, proposals due 7 November 2026.
Online Lecture: ‘Metal and Parchment: Intermedial Entanglements’, part of The Virtual Salon at IMAREAL, Wed 28 October 2026, 5pm (CET)
Join the University of Salzburg’s Institute for Material Culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period for the online lecture, ‘Metal and Parchment: Intermedial Entanglements,’ with Joseph Salvatore Ackley and Shannon L. Wearing on October 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. (CET) as they explore the captivating role of gold and silver in medieval manuscript decoration.
Conference: British Archaeological Association postgraduate online conference, 26 November 2026, 10:00-16:45 (GMT)
The British Archaeological Association is excited to present a diverse conference which includes postgraduate students and early career researchers.
