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Mon
28
May

Public Lecture by Baroness Jenny Tonge

'Political Whips and Freedom of Speech'. A public event organised by York PEN and part of the Prison Fictions and Human Rights Project.

Tue
29
May

Medieval Literatures Research Seminar

'Mind and Matter in Anglo-Saxon Medical Texts'

Professor Helen Fulton, Head of Department

Welcome to our Department, officially recognised as the UK's best English department for research. Alongside staff with expertise ranging from Beowulf to Banville, we offer individual support and an impressive record on student employability. Read more about us ...

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Head of Department