Centre for Medieval Studies
The Centre for Medieval Studies was formed in 1994 and is a well-established presence within the Faculty of Arts. We create an exciting and supportive forum for staff and postgraduate researchers alike.
An emphasis is placed upon interdisciplinary exchange, and we regularly hold seminars and conferences (including an annual postgraduate conference), to which specialists in a wide range of disciplines are invited to contribute.
We play an active role in various Worldwide Universities Network programmes, and regularly run sessions at the international medieval conferences at Leeds and Kalamazoo.
The Centre and Bristol
The Centre has internationally recognised expertise in an unrivalled range of areas reflecting Bristol's historic role as a gateway to Europe. Medieval Bristol was England's second city and major maritime port for trade and exploration.
The University is at the heart of the bustling modern city which retains many of its spectacular medieval buildings as well as local archive resources. Modern Bristol is the major city in England's South West and a significant cultural centre in its own right.
Events
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The Middle Welsh Otuel and the French, Middle English, and Old Norse Otinel Traditions: Problems and Interpretations
18 March 2021, 4.00 PM
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What Every Medievalist Should Know about Law
22 April 2021, 4.00 PM
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Christ as Hero and Lover: Aspects of Cultural Evolution in Medieval English Lyrics
6 May 2021, 4.00 PM
Events
For further information about CMS virtual seminars please e-mail cms-publicity@bristol.ac.uk or contact the Directors.
Disciplines
Bristol's medievalists work in a range of disciplines including:
- Medieval Archaeology
- Medieval Drama
- Medieval English
- Medieval French
- Medieval History
- Medieval History of Art
- Medieval Italian
- Medieval Law
- Medieval Music
- Medieval Theology
- Neo-Latin
Research themes
The Centre's activities relate directly to the Medieval Cultures University research theme, which is concerned with all aspects of the history, culture, art and representation of medieval Europe.