Mon 22 Mar
|Harris Manchester College
2027 Spring Oxford Symposium on Literature & the Arts
The Oxford Symposium on Literature and the Arts provides a dynamic international forum for scholars, researchers, educators, writers, artists, and practitioners to present papers and engage in thought-provoking discussions on literature and the arts.
Time & Location
22 Mar 2027, 12:00 – 24 Mar 2027, 17:00
Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Rd, Oxford OX1 3TD, UK
About the event
The Oxford Symposium on Literature and the Arts provides a dynamic international forum for scholars, researchers, educators, writers, artists, and practitioners to present papers and engage in thought-provoking discussions on literature and the arts. The Symposium welcomes research examining the theory, practice, history, interpretation, and cultural influence of literary and artistic expression across diverse genres, disciplines, media, cultures, and historical periods. Areas of inquiry may include literature, visual art, music, theatre, film, performance, digital media, interdisciplinary practice, and the relationships between the arts, education, society, and culture. Click here to explore our suggested topics.
We invite you to present your research and lead a discussion on a topic of your choice or to participate as an engaged observer. Proposed presentations should be supported by an abstract of approximately 250 words and approved by the Symposium’s Programme Committee.
Presenters are also encouraged to submit a full paper consistent with their approved abstract for possible publication in an appropriate academic journal or volume of conference proceedings. All papers considered for publication in a journal, book, or sponsored collection will be subject to independent peer review.
🔸Click Here to Submit an Abstract Proposal
Registration Deadlines
Abstract Submission Deadline: 7 February 2027
Regular Registration Deadline: 17 January 2027
Late Registration Deadline: 21 February 2027
Registration Pricing
Regular Presenter: £699
Student Presenter: £655
Alumni Presenter: £599
Observer: £475
Presenter Registration Includes
Presentation of accepted research at the Symposium
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.
Lunch & tea/coffee breaks
Official citation in the print & online Symposium Programme
Certificate acknowledging participation
The Immersive Oxford Experience
An Optional Residential Experience at Harris Manchester College in the University of Oxford
Price: £1,110*
The Immersive Oxford Experience Includes:
Three nights' accommodation at Harris Manchester College · Mon | Tue | Wed
Full English breakfasts in the College's medieval dining hall · Tue | Wed | Thu
Three-course dinners in the medieval dining hall · Mon | Wed
Formal Certificate Ceremony · Wed
*Does not include registration fee
Closing Dinner & Certificate Ceremony Experience
‼️This experience is already included in the Immersive Oxford Experience package.
Please select this add-on only if your registration does not include the Immersive Oxford Experience
Price: £200*
Conclude the Symposium with fellow delegates at our Closing Dinner & Certificate Ceremony. This optional experience includes a formal dinner in a medieval dining hall, the presentation of formal certificates, and a final opportunity to celebrate, reflect and connect with colleagues.
Available as an optional addition to Symposium registration
*Does not include registration fee
