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Celebrating 50 Years of York Mystery Plays
Fifty years ago, a bold experiment brought medieval drama back to life – and it all started here at Leeds. When the International Medieval Congress...
Streaming Session Success from Confex to return for IMC 2025
Following the success of the 2024 hybrid IMC, more than 2,400 registered delegates are planning on attending IMC 2025 in person. However, we hope...
IMC 2025 Interview: Theatre Director & Storyteller Daisy Black
As IMC 2025 draws closer, and the administrative team pull together the nuts and bolts of the conference, we would like to take a moment...
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World’s Medievalists Flock to Leeds
Thousands of medieval enthusiasts have flocked to the University of Leeds for the largest humanities research conference in Europe, featuring fighting knights, music and rare works by JRR Tolkien.
International Medieval Congress Begins in Leeds
Thousands of medievalists have come to the British city of Leeds to take part in the 2024 International Medieval Congress. One of the largest conferences in medieval studies, this year’s theme is ‘Crisis’.
Medieval Knights Clash Swords on Campus
Europe’s largest Medieval celebration takes place in Leeds, with a new virtual platform that will enable speakers and audience members from all around the world to participate live.
Radio Station to Broadcast IMC Disco
Chapel FM in Seacroft, Leeds is to broadcast Thursday's International Medieval Congress virtual disco.
Learn about climate in the Middle Ages at ‘Medieval Glastonbury’
Europe’s largest medieval studies conference is back for 2021 – and this year’s event focuses on "climates".
Meetings Industry Association
From the plague to coronavirus - how does the past inform the future? Medieval experts share insight ahead of the world’s largest medieval congress
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From the plague to coronavirus - how does the past inform the future? Medieval experts share insight ahead of the world’s largest medieval congress
IMC Director Wins Medieval Academy of America Award
International Medieval Congress Director, Axel Müller, has been chosen for the Robert L. Kindrick – CARA Award for Outstanding Service to Medieval Studies by the Medieval Academy of America (MAA).
International Medieval Congress 2020 goes virtual
Mixing the past with the present: Medievalists go digital with new event app, as Europe’s largest medieval congress goes virtual.
Speaking our language: Medieval phrases that are still used today
Whilst the University of Leeds is bringing its rich medieval history into the present day, much of its language and phrases are still commonly used in conversation today. Working with the team at the International Medieval Congress, MEETinLEEDS has outlined the top five medieval phrases that remain popular.
Find Leeds’ Medieval Marvels this summer!
Leeds is about to travel back in time. For the 26th year, the International Medieval Congress is coming to the University of Leeds – bringing medieval experts together for a series of discussions, demonstrations and debates.