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MEETinLEEDS virtually welcomes the world’s largest medieval congress to the University of Leeds
Earlier this month, MEETinLEEDS welcomed the world’s largest medieval academic event, International Medieval Congress (IMC), to the University of Leeds for its 28th year and its second year virtually. Bringing together medieval experts in a unique, interdisciplinary forum, the IMC hosted a series of discussions, demonstrations and debates centred around this year’s theme of ‘Climates’, as well as covering all aspects of Medieval Studies.
Welcoming over 2,000 attendees from all over the world, the event also featured multiple academic sessions, a book fair, exhibitions, and an events and workshop programme, all via its virtual platform. Unlike many academic conferences, the vast majority of attendees were actively involved in the programme as speakers, moderators, and roundtable presenters, making IMC one of the largest conferences held online in the humanities field this year.
This year’s focus on ‘Climates’ allowed global experts to demonstrate the value and importance of interrogating historical societies, cultures, and data in light of the present-day climate crisis. In total, six keynote speakers presented cutting-edge research into medieval climates and the importance of deepening our understanding of the past in order to better deal with contemporary issues.
There were also opportunities for delegates to socialise and network together, ensuring that like-minded professionals within field of medieval studies were able to network and socialise, building important professional and personal connections in-spite of not being at an in-person physical event.
Axel Müller, Director of the International Medieval Congress, commented:
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