EVENTS
Our programme of events give alumni and the wider UoL community the chance to network, reconnect with the University and hear from experts on a range of topics.
REVOLUTIONISING SHAKESPEARE
May 2021
On 27 May, Dr Richard Ashby delivered the culminating lecture of his Fellowship, as part of the Library’s annual Visiting Research Fellowship and Holden Lecture. Hosted by the Friends of Senate House Library, this online event explored Dr Ashby’s research into the collection of the ground-breaking 20th century theatre director, Harley Granville-Barker, who revolutionised the presentation of Shakespeare.
Dr Ashby discussed Granville-Barker’s thoughts and ideas, as revealed in the handwritten annotations made in his copies of Shakespeare’s plays, and the discoveries that could lead to future research. Watch a recording of the event.
EXPLORING AN ICONIC HEADQUARTERS
August 2021
In recent years, the University has opened its doors as part of the world’s largest architecture festival, Open House London. On 4 September, guests were welcomed for exclusive in-person guided tours of Senate House and given the opportunity to explore this historic art deco building. They also had the chance to see highlights featured in a gallery marking the 150th anniversary of Senate House Library’s founding collections.
The next day, the University presented virtual tours of the building, two of which were followed by a live Q&A, giving guests the chance to experience Senate House from anywhere in the world. Watch the tours and Q&A.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO RENEW
November 2021
The 2021 Being Human festival took place between 11–20 November and explored the theme of ‘renewal’, from renewed relationships with the environment and climate change, to renewed identities, narratives and histories. Hundreds of free events took place virtually and in-person across the UK, all showcasing and celebrating the latest research in subjects including history, literature, art history, philosophy and classics.
2021 highlights included a virtual launch event with poet, broadcaster and author Lemn Sissay OBE, and an ‘in conversation’ event on ‘why science needs history’ with geneticist and best-selling author Dr Adam Rutherford. A special COP26 Hub led by the University of Glasgow focused on public engagement with the environmental humanities and climate change, and another festival Hub led by Coventry University celebrated Coventry UK City of Culture 2021.
Visit the Being Human website to learn more and catch up with recordings of some events on the festival’s YouTube channel. Being Human is led by the University’s School of Advanced Study, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy.
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