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The British Academy Lectures

Since 1908

Delivered by the most outstanding academics in the UK and beyond, the British Academy’s flagship lecture programme showcases the very best scholarship in the humanities and social sciences. Held at the British Academy and across the UK, these landmark occasions offer students, scholars and specialists a chance to expand their networks and learn about the latest developments in their field.

Around 10-12 British Academy Lectures take place each year. Information on future lectures is available. A record of most past lectures, including recordings and published texts, is also available. Many are given in named series – usually associated with endowments received by the Academy.

Lecture partners for 2025-27:

  1. Cardiff University
  2. Coventry University
  3. Newcastle University
  4. Nottingham Trent University
  5. Queen’s University Belfast
  6. University of Bristol
  7. University of East Anglia
  8. University of Edinburgh
  9. University of Glasgow
  10. University of Leicester
  11. University of Manchester

Listings of lectures

Details of the British Academy's lecture series, including links to text, audio and video records of past lectures.

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