Welcome to the Centre for Medieval Studies
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A leading international centre of research into the Middle Ages
York: one of the finest medieval cities in the world
The UK’s largest and longest established postgraduate provider of Medieval Studies
Join a vibrant and active community of like-minded medievalists
The city of York is rich in medieval resources
The Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) at the University of York is one of the world’s leading centres for postgraduate study and research into the Middle Ages.
Combining world-renowned expertise and research in Medieval Art and Architecture, Archaeology, Literature, and History with the unrivalled resources available in the medieval city of York, the Centre offers a truly interdisciplinary Medieval Studies experience.
Postgraduate courses
Events
What Was the Use of Silver in the Viking Age?
2.00PM, Zoom
Professor Orri Vésteinsson, University of Iceland
Reckoning: Historical Practice in the Medieval Irish Classroom
5.30PM, Zoom
Dr. Elizabeth Boyle (Maynooth University)
Research projects
News
Tuesday 5 January 2021
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Ann Rycraft, who died on 9 December 2020.
Tuesday 5 January 2021
Congratulations to CMS and Department of English and Related Literature academic, Michele Campopiano, on the publication of his new book.
Monday 4 January 2021
On 18 December 2020 we celebrated Mark's life at an online memorial, which can now be viewed online.
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