Mon, Dec 08
|Harris Manchester College
2025 The Oxford Symposium on Literature & Culture
The Oxford Symposium on Literature and Culture is a forum for the presentation of papers and discourse by scholars who have a particular interest in literature. For Symposium purposes, the nature of literacy research is defined broadly, encompassing the various aspects.
Time & Location
Dec 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – Dec 10, 2025, 4:00 PM
Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Rd, Oxford OX1 3TD, UK
About the event
The Oxford Symposium on Literature and Culture is a dynamic platform for scholars, researchers, and literature enthusiasts to present papers and engage in thought-provoking discourse on the ever-evolving world of literary studies. With a focus on the theory, practice, and cultural impact of literature, this Symposium embraces a broad definition of literary research, encompassing diverse perspectives, genres, and historical contexts. Click here for suggested topics.
We invite you to present your research and lead a discussion on a topic of your choice, or participate as an engaged observer. Presentations should be based on an abstract of approximately 150 words, approved by the Symposium’s Programme Committee.
You are also encouraged to submit a full paper, in keeping with your abstract, which may be published in an appropriate journal or book of conference proceedings. All papers presented for publication or inclusion in books or sponsored journals will be subject to peer review by external readers.
Click Here to Submit an Abstract Proposal
Registration Deadlines
Abstract Submission Deadline: November 2, 2025
Regular Registration Deadline: September 28, 2025
Late Registration Deadline: November 9, 2025
Registration Pricing
Regular Presenter: £645
Student Presenter: £545
Alumni Presenter: £595
Observer: £500
Presenter Registration Includes
Presentation of accepted research at the Symposium.
The Inklings Walking Tour
From Quill to Kindle Bookstore Tour
Participation in all Symposium sessions.
Lunch & tea/coffee breaks.
Official citation in the online & print Symposium Programme.
Summary of presented work in the Symposium Proceedings.
Opportunity to submit full-length paper for publication.
Certificate acknowledging presentation.
Observer Registration Includes
Participation in all Symposium sessions.
The Inklings Walking Tour
From Quill to Kindle Bookstore Tour
Lunch & tea/coffee breaks.
Official citation in the print & online Symposium Programme.
Certificate acknowledging participation.
The Full Immersive Oxford Experience
Price: £1,310
Lodging Sun-Wed
Lodging at Harris Manchester College
The Inklings Walking Tour
Literary Ghost Tour
From Quill to Kindle Bookstore Tour
Pub and Pens Tour
The Mad Hatter’s Tea
Dickens Dinner
The Fellowship Feast Dinner
Full English Breakfasts in Medieval Dining Hall
LODGING IN COLLEGE
