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Conference Programme

The full schedule of events for the 14th International Conference of the British Association for Romantic Studies, held at Cardiff University in July 2015. The final programme and abstracts were published online on 12 July 2015.

Programme Highlights

The conference brought together scholars from around the world under the theme "Romantic Imprints," exploring the lasting marks left by Romantic-era writing, thought, and culture. The programme featured a rich array of panels, plenary sessions, and social events across several days.

  • Keynote

    Keynote Speakers

    Invited keynote addresses from leading figures in Romantic studies. Full speaker profiles and presentation topics were published as part of the conference programme.

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  • Evening

    Conference Banquet

    A formal dinner for delegates, providing an opportunity for informal discussion and networking in a convivial setting.

  • 16 July 2015

    Tintern Abbey Excursion

    A guided visit to Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley. A digital reader prepared by Dr Jamie Castell and Dr Maximiliaan van Woudenberg was made available on 13 July 2015 to accompany the excursion.

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  • Exhibition

    Publishers' Exhibition

    An exhibition featuring leading academic publishers, including Ashgate Publishing, Broadview Press, Cambridge University Press, Edinburgh University Press, Manchester University Press, Oxford University Press, Palgrave Macmillan, and University of Wales Press.

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Abstracts & Full Programme

Abstracts for all accepted papers were made available to view from 30 June 2015. The final version of the complete programme, including session times and room assignments, was published on 12 July 2015 — allowing delegates to plan their attendance in advance.

Keynote Speakers

Profiles and topics from the invited keynote speakers who headlined the conference plenary sessions.

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Excursion

Details of the Saturday excursion to Tintern Abbey, including the digital reader and practical information for attendees.

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