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The Bristol University Centre for Medieval Studies (@bristolcms.bsky.social) annual PGR conference, 'Power and Performance’ 2026. Questions to cms-conference-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk. CFP: https://medievalstudies.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/pgr-conference-2026/

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23.01.2026 17:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image of Gutenberg and a Gutenberg-style press, next to the following text: Join us in our working historical print shop at the University of Bristol! Founded in 2021, and now with four historic presses, the Bristol Common Press is dedicated to exploring global print cultures through teaching and research.

Image of Gutenberg and a Gutenberg-style press, next to the following text: Join us in our working historical print shop at the University of Bristol! Founded in 2021, and now with four historic presses, the Bristol Common Press is dedicated to exploring global print cultures through teaching and research.

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A person holding a letterpress card reading "I made an impression in Bristol!"

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An Albion press, and the hand of someone who is operating it.

We want to finish the week with some exciting news: following last year's success, the Bristol Common Press will be running a workshop at our 2026 conference too! 🎉 Can't wait!

23.01.2026 17:36 👍 8 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0

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20.01.2026 13:22 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Photograph of keynote speaker Dr Peter Dent

Photograph of keynote speaker Dr Peter Dent

We are proud to announce the third of our wonderful keynote speakers: late medieval and Renaissance sculpture expert, Dante scholar and Head of Subject for History of Art... our very own Dr Peter Dent! 🎉🎉🎉
#medievalsky #skystorian

20.01.2026 13:19 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1
PGR Conference 2026 – Centre for Medieval Studies

Get those abstracts in today! 😊 CFP: medievalstudies.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/pgr-conferen...
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16.01.2026 15:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Them: How long left until the cfp deadline?
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16.01.2026 15:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
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Don't miss out! Get your abstract in by 17:00 tomorrow (Friday 16th Jan!)

CFP: medievalstudies.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/pgr-conferen...

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15.01.2026 15:11 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1

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13.01.2026 15:06 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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13.01.2026 15:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bristol CMS PGR Conference 2026 "Power and Performance" keynote speaker Dr Cathy Hume

Bristol CMS PGR Conference 2026 "Power and Performance" keynote speaker Dr Cathy Hume

We are really excited to announce the second of our fantastic keynote speakers: author, literary historian, Middle English and Biblical poetry expert... our very own Dr Cathy Hume (@cathyhume.bluesky.social)! 🎉🎊🎉

13.01.2026 10:39 👍 11 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 1
Flyer for "University of Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies PGR Conference ‘Power and Performance" The University of Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies is delighted to announce its call for papers for our annual medieval PGR conference, which will be held in-person on 30th March - 1st April 2026. This year, we invite proposals for papers and posters which engage with the theme of ‘Power and Performance’. We are especially interested in how people in the Middle Ages perceived, interacted with, and responded to the ideas of power and/or performance. Consideration of how the two topics intersect with one another is also encouraged. Possible fields and topics may include, but are not limited to: How power relations shaped different aspects of medieval life (socio-cultural, historic, legal, literary, economic, religious etc.). How power relations and other key ideas were performed (on stage, in visual arts, in literary texts or music, and in material culture at large). The substance and significance of performance throughout the medieval world. Power in history (State, Church, battlefield, etc.) and of history (reception studies, the classical world in medieval thought, medievalism etc.). Religious influence(s), church ritual, and forms of devotion. Medieval law and legal enforcement. Power relations in literary texts. Linguistic power and/or performance. Geographies of power. Gender and sexuality. Literal and symbolic power. Authority and vulnerability. Disability studies. Court ritual and behaviour. Perception and composition of power. Medievalism and media. Creation and material studies.Instruction and adaptation. We welcome papers from postgraduate researchers, Master’s students, early career researchers and independent scholars. Papers will be 20 minutes long, and we warmly welcome poster presentations. Poster proposals and paper abstracts should not exceed 300 words. Deadline for abstracts is Friday 16 January at 17:00.

Flyer for "University of Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies PGR Conference ‘Power and Performance" The University of Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies is delighted to announce its call for papers for our annual medieval PGR conference, which will be held in-person on 30th March - 1st April 2026. This year, we invite proposals for papers and posters which engage with the theme of ‘Power and Performance’. We are especially interested in how people in the Middle Ages perceived, interacted with, and responded to the ideas of power and/or performance. Consideration of how the two topics intersect with one another is also encouraged. Possible fields and topics may include, but are not limited to: How power relations shaped different aspects of medieval life (socio-cultural, historic, legal, literary, economic, religious etc.). How power relations and other key ideas were performed (on stage, in visual arts, in literary texts or music, and in material culture at large). The substance and significance of performance throughout the medieval world. Power in history (State, Church, battlefield, etc.) and of history (reception studies, the classical world in medieval thought, medievalism etc.). Religious influence(s), church ritual, and forms of devotion. Medieval law and legal enforcement. Power relations in literary texts. Linguistic power and/or performance. Geographies of power. Gender and sexuality. Literal and symbolic power. Authority and vulnerability. Disability studies. Court ritual and behaviour. Perception and composition of power. Medievalism and media. Creation and material studies.Instruction and adaptation. We welcome papers from postgraduate researchers, Master’s students, early career researchers and independent scholars. Papers will be 20 minutes long, and we warmly welcome poster presentations. Poster proposals and paper abstracts should not exceed 300 words. Deadline for abstracts is Friday 16 January at 17:00.

⚠️ Important news! The deadline for the submission of abstracts is now Friday 16th of January at 17:00 GMT!
We know that the winter break is barely behind us, and want to give everyone a bit more time to write. Send all proposals and enquiries to cms-conference-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk
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08.01.2026 16:47 👍 6 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0

Janega's triumphant return to Bristol! UK postgrads, watch for this conference in the spring!

06.01.2026 14:04 👍 9 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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Don't forget to get those proposals in! #medievalsky #skystorians

05.01.2026 15:11 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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We're delighted to announce the first of our amazing keynote speakers: medieval historian, author, co-host of 'Gone Medieval' and 'We're Not So Different' podcasts, and co-creator and host of several HistoryHit TV series... Dr Eleanor Janega 🎉🎉🎉(@goingmedieval.bsky.social)! #medievalsky #skystorian

05.01.2026 15:07 👍 14 🔁 5 💬 2 📌 2
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We are VERY excited to announce the call for papers for our 2026 conference! 🎉🎉🎉 This year, we invite paper and poster proposals on the themes of power and/or performance!

All proposals to be sent to cms-conference-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk by 17:00 on Friday 9th January.

#medievalsky #skystorians

28.11.2025 11:33 👍 10 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 1

We can't say anything yet... but keep an eye out for an exciting announcement coming soon! 😮😄

29.10.2025 16:43 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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What might our PGRs be plotting? Could it be the first meeting for this year’s CMS PGR conference?! 🧐🕵️‍♀️ Naturally, we can neither confirm nor deny…But do watch this space for some exciting news coming soon! 😁 #medievalsky #skystorians

29.10.2025 16:40 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1

Huge congratulations to @profhelenfulton.bsky.social , Prof Ad Putter and Dr Anna Havinga! What a fascinating and timely project!

19.05.2025 14:19 👍 11 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

You don’t want to miss this. So much love and care has been poured into staging the play - plus there will be mead ⭐️

23.05.2025 08:05 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Tickets now on sale for a medieval feast performance of ‘The Life of Job’ at the Winterbourne Medieval Barn! This is part of a fascinating project by the CMS' own Dr Cathy Hume!

Tickets are £25 (plus booking fee) and include a meal and a drink. Book today at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...

22.05.2025 16:26 👍 7 🔁 6 💬 2 📌 1

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22.04.2025 17:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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22.04.2025 17:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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22.04.2025 17:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Only two days until the conference kicks off! 😮😆We cannot wait to welcome everyone to Bristol!

Be sure to check out the schedule ahead of Thursday! #medievalsky

22.04.2025 17:30 👍 12 🔁 6 💬 3 📌 1

We are so excited for this! 🤩

22.04.2025 17:28 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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03.04.2025 16:02 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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With only a few weeks left before the conference, the committee is hard at work getting everything ready (whilst still managing to enjoy the sunshine 🌞!)

We can't wait to welcome you all to Bristol soon! #medievalsky

Find our schedule here: medievalstudies.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/pgr-conferen...

03.04.2025 16:00 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1
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Day 2 of the conference! Don't forget to register ASAP so as not to miss out! #medievalsky

shop.bris.ac.uk/conferences-...

02.04.2025 18:18 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Perfect time to get some reading in ahead of the conference! 😍

02.04.2025 18:16 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Only a few days left to register for the Bristol Medieval PGR conference! We've shared the schedule for Day 1 below -- Day 2 schedule to follow! 😀 #medievalsky

Register by 1st April at: shop.bris.ac.uk/conferences-...

29.03.2025 10:43 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0