International Medieval Congress Leeds
@imc-leeds
Welcoming the world's researchers to share ideas in Medieval Studies at @UniversityofLeeds.bsky.social. Communities, 5-8 July 2027.
Can you believe it's been 2 weeks since #IMC2026?! 🫨 We hope that our registered delegates are enjoying the IMC recordings on the Virtual Platform to re watch and reminisce over what was a successful congress. Recordings are available until 21 September 2026. #MedievalSky #SkyStorians
Did you know proposals are open for IMC 2027? Whether a chat at #IMC2026 has turned into a full-blown session proposal or you've been experiencing FOMO from this year's excitement, you can get your submissions in early by visiting our website: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2027/
Time flies when you're having fun! That's a wrap on #IMC2026! We hope you enjoyed #IMC2026 and the special strand 'Temporalities'. What was your favourite thing you learned? Let us know by tagging us @IMC-Leeds.bsky.app, and using the hashtag #IMC2026
The #IMC2026 Historical and Archaeological Societies Fair is about to begin! Head to the foyer of the Leeds University Union Building today between 10.30-18.00 to meet with representatives from local and national societies.
Luggage storage for #IMC2026 has moved to the Leeds University Union Building for today. You can leave your luggage with our staff in the Riley Smith Lecture Theatre between 8.00-20.00.
Can you believe it's Wednesday evening already?😲 Which of course means it's time for the #IMC2026 Dance. 🕺 Head down to Stylus from 9.30pm until late - but don't stay up too late, we still have plenty of fascinating sessions to come tomorrow morning at 9am!
We've just had our final lunchtime keynote with Alicia Spencer-Hall's (Univeristy College London) lecture "'Timely Images': Medieval Trans Saints, Historiographical Dysphoria and/as Trans-Temporal Methodoloy". If you missed it, catch the recording on the #IMC2026 virtual platform after the Congress.
#IMC2026 Wednesday free Drop in Events are something you are not going to want to miss! 🎊 'La Mora' Tapestry Project: Parkinson Building: Parkinson Court, 08.30-18.30 Cultural Collections Lunchtime Drop-Ins: Parkinson Building, Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery, 12.00-14.00 #MedievalSky
Time to get crafty! The #IMC2026 Craft Fair is now open on University Square and in the foyer of the Leeds University Union Building. It will be open today Wednesday 08 July 10.30-19.00 and tomorrow Thursday 09 July 10.30-18.00. #skystorians #medievalsky
In need of some emergency badge first aid? The Info and Payment Desk in the Refectory foyer is well stocked with everything needed to repair your badge! #IMC2026
We're always sad to see the #IMC2026 Second-Hand and Antiquarian Bookfair come to a close! The bookfair will end today at 17.00. So grab a treasure while you can!📕 Our nearby souvenir stand in the Leeds University Union Building will continue to be open throughout the IMC.
If you missed it in person, Miriamne Ara Krummel's (University of Dayton, Ohio) keynote lecture "Making Jewish Temporality: Past Imperfect, Present (Re)Imagined, and Future Unknown" can be watched back on the #IMC2026 virtual platform after the Congress.
With #IMC2026 now well underway, and your programme book or app to hand, which sessions are you most excited to attend? Let us know by tagging us @IMC-Leeds.bsky.app, and using the hashtag #IMC2026
It's time to head back to Esther Simpson LG.08 for our next #IMC2026 keynote, which will begin at 12.30 BST Join Miriamne Ara Krummel (University of Dayton, Ohio) for a lecture on "Making Jewish Temporality: Past Imperfect, Present (Re)Imagined, and Future Unknown" #IMC2026 #MedievalSky
We also have our Sensory Room: Esther Simpson Building: 2.13 Open: Monday-Wednesday 09.00-20.00, Thursday 9.00-17.00 In order to get the most out of your #IMC2026 you need to look after yourself first 😁 #MedievalSky #SkyStorians
#IMC2026 is loud, bustling with excitement, and full of an electric academic atmosphere. 🎊 But remember to rest and take a break. The IMC has the following Quiet Spaces: 🙂 University House: De Grey Room / Esther Simpson Building: 1.10 Open: Monday-Wednesday 09.00-20.00, Thursday 09.00-17.00
Looking to connect with colleagues after attending their fantastic papers during the Congress? Get in touch via the #IMC2026 app and virtual platform! You can use our "connect" feature to send a contact request to many of your fellow IMC delegates. #IMC2026 #MedievalSky #Medieval
#2026 Tuesday Drop in free events are exciting and throughout the day! 😁 'La Mora' Tapestry Project: Parkinson Building: Parkinson Court, 08.30-18.30 Cultural Collections Lunchtime Drop-Ins: Parkinson Building, Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery, 12.00-14.00 #MedievalSky #SkyStorians
We hope you enjoyed today's keynotes by Matthew Champion (University of Melbourne), Elodie Lecuppre-Desjardin (Université de Lille), and Heba Mostafa (University of Toronto). If you weren't able to catch them live, you can watch the recordings on the #IMC2026 virtual platform after the Congress.
We're just 30 minutes away from our next keynote lecture of #IMC2026! Don't let time get away from you - head over to Esther Simpson LG.08 now for Heba Mostafa's (University of Toronto) lecture "Belief in Time: Muslim Being and the Islamic Temporal Paradigm". #IMC2026 #SkyStorians #MedievalSky
#IMC2026 can be hungry and thirsty work! If you pre-booked lunch credits, then they should be in your registration pack. 🙂 Lunch credits purchased in advance cost £6.50 but will give £7.25 in credit. Please be aware that multiple lunch credits cannot be used in a single transaction. #MedievalSky
#IMC2026 has some great Monday free drop in Events if you are looking for something interesting to do between sessions and into the evening. 🙂 'La Mora' Tapestry Project: Parkinson Building: Parkinson Court, 08.30-18.30 MedievalWiki Wikidata Workshop: Michael Sadler Building: LG.19, 19.00-21.00
#IMC2026 is a family affair and we love to see IMC delegates of all ages on campus. 🙂 Should any children at the IMC wish to have an IMC badge, please come to the IMC Information and Payments Desk and we will create them an IMC Guest badge 😁 #MedievalSky #SkyStorians
The #IMC2026 Bookfair is OPEN! 🎊 Monday 06 July - 08.30-19.30 Tuesday 07 July - 08.30-18.30 Wednesday 08 July - 08.30-18.30 Thursday 09 July - 08.30-13.00 There will be a reception officially launching the Bookfair on Monday 06 July at 18:00! #MedievalSky #MedievalSky
We're just 30 minutes away from kicking off #IMC2026 with our first keynote session of the Congress! Head over to Esther Simpson LG.08 for Matthew Champion (University of Melbourne) and Elodie Lecuppre-Desjardin (Université de Lille) #IMC2026 #SkyStorians #MedievalSky #LeedsIMC
Mon 8.00-17.00: Woolhouse Cluster/Info & Payment Desk Mon 17.00-20.00: Textiles Cluster/Info & Payment Desk Tue 8.00-17:00: Woolhouse Cluster Tue 17.00-20.00: Textiles Cluster/Info & Payment Desk Wed 8.00-17.00: Woolhouse Cluster Thu 9.00-12.00pm: Woolhouse Cluster (2/2)
⏰️ The #IMC2026 Registration Desk has moved!⏰️ Monday: Parkinson Building, 08.00-19.30 Tuesday: Parkinson Building, 08.00-18.00 Wednesday: Parkinson Building, 08.00-18.00 Thursday: Parkinson Building, 08.00-13.00 You must collect your pack before attending any element of the IMC. 🙂 #MedievalSky
The #IMC2026 Second-Hand and Antiquarian Bookfair has begun! Come find hundreds of books in the Leeds University Union Building today Sunday 05 July 16.00-21.00, Monday 06 July 08.00-19.00, and Tuesday 07 July 08.00-17.00.