Centre for Medieval Studies
We promote interdisciplinary study of the Middle Ages by bringing together specialists from several different subject areas to collaborate in research and graduate teaching.
Promoting interdisciplinary study of the Middle Ages by bringing together specialists from several different subject areas within Cardiff University to collaborate in research and graduate teaching.
We aim to promote interdisciplinary study of the Middle Ages, bringing together specialists from several different subject areas within the University to collaborate in high-quality research and graduate teaching. Members of the Centre include staff and postgraduate students from the Schools of History, Archaeology and Religious Studies, English, Communication and Philosophy and Welsh.
We run a regular programme of research seminars, providing a focus for collaboration and discussion as well as an opportunity to bring scholars to the University from overseas. Our academic and social events are open to, and well supported by, non-University medievalists in the region.
Meet the team
Academic staff
Postgraduate students
Events
Summer Workshops
Palaeography Workshop, 23 May 2024 12:00-17:00 (John Percival Building)
This event will include hands-on workshops and talks about various aspects of medieval palaeography and will allow participants to network with medievalists from different institutions. A warm welcome to students and academics of all career stages. Lunch will be provided.
Editing Workshop, 3 June 2024, 12:00-17:00 (John Percival Building)
This event will include hands-on workshops and talks about various aspects of editing medieval texts. A full programme and link to register will be shared here in due course.
Seminar Programme
We run a regular programme of research seminars with external and internal speakers from across our different subject areas. Our seminar programme for the academic year 2024-5 will be posted here in due course. Our speakers in 2023-4 included Dr Christina Lee (University of Nottingham), Dr Stefan Visnjevac (Cardiff University), and Johanna Vogelsanger (University of Zurich).
Henry Loyn Lecture
The Centre for Medieval Studies organises the biennial Henry Loyn Memorial Lecture. In April 2024 this lecture was delivered by Professor Huw Pryce on the topic ‘Environmental Encounters in Gerald of Wales’. Details of the 2026 Henry Loyn Memorial Lecture will be posted here in due course.
Conferences
In April 2024, the Centre supported the hosting of an interdisciplinary Conference on Medieval Wales. Speakers from a range of disciplines (including history, archaeology and literature) presented papers on the most recent research on medieval Wales.
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Research that matters
Our research makes a difference to people’s lives as we work across disciplines to tackle major challenges facing society, the economy and our environment.
Postgraduate research
Our research degrees give the opportunity to investigate a specific topic in depth among field-leading researchers.
Our research impact
Our research case studies highlight some of the areas where we deliver positive research impact.