2 - 6 September 2019, Durham University

Organised by the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS) and generously supported by the Zeno Karl Schindler (ZKS) Foundation

Closing date for applications is 30 April 2019

www.dur.ac.uk/imems/postgraduatestudy/summerschool/?eventno=42321

I don't think I can justify booking into this for myself, but what a fantastic course!

We are pleased to announce the Scientific Study of Manuscripts and Inscriptions (SSoMI) Summer School at Durham University.

This 5-day course will comprise four days of tailored sessions, culminating in a workshop where experts will present the findings of a 360 degree manuscript study. During the course, students will gain an understanding of:

•                     the various stages and practicalities involved in the making of medieval manuscript books;

•                     the scientific analysis of manuscripts and what this can reveal;

•                     image processing and pattern recognition topics;

•                     the labour-intensive processes of parchment-making and binding;

•                     the circumstances that have led to damage and destruction of books, and what can be done to understand surviving fragments.

Download the preliminary programme here (please note this is subject to change). 

How to Apply

There are no specific course pre-requisites. There will be 12 places on the full course; we will consider additional applications from those wishing to take part in Day One only.

To apply for a place, please download the application form from our website and send it, together with your CV, to admin.imems@durham.ac.uk  

Fees and Funding

The full course fee is £550. Day one may be taken as a free-standing, one-day course in codicology and is priced at £150.

This year, thanks to funding from the ZKS Foundation, we hope to provide full and part bursaries for registered students, with preference going to those attending all parts of the course.