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Bookings will close on 25th May 2025.


The London International Palaeography School (LIPS) at the Institute of English Studies, University of London runs a series of intensive courses in Palaeography and Manuscript Studies.


LIPS Courses | 2025


Introductory Palaeography Courses

Length Date Course
5-day 9-13 June 2025 Introduction to Palaeography and Manuscript Studies
5-day 9-13 June 2025 Textual Editing: philosophical and theological texts throughout the Middle Ages
5-day 9-13 June 2025   Introduction to Making Medieval Manuscripts (Practice Based) 


English Palaeography Courses

Length Date Course
2-day 9-10 June 2025 Early Modern English Palaeography
2-day 9-10 June 2025 Introduction to Insular Script and the Palaeography of the Old English Period
 2-day 11-12 June 2025  Reading and Editing Renaissance English Manuscripts


Italian and Early Medieval Palaeography Courses

Length Date Course
2-day 9-10 June 2025 Writing in the Early Frankish World
2-day  11-12 June 2025 Illustrated Vernacular Manuscripts in Quattrocento Florence


If your selected course is fully subscribed, please contact the IES Events Office to be placed on the waiting list.


Fees 


The fees for LIPS 2025 are:

Standard Concession*
Two Day Course £290 £210
Five Day Course £725 £525

*student/unwaged

Bookings will close on 25th May 2025.



The University accepts Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/Solo (UK only)/Visa Debit. No other credit cards (e.g. American Express) can be accepted. If you have an issue with payment, please contact IES Events office (iesevents@sas.ac.uk). 

  • The fee does not include accommodation. 


Bursaries

We are pleased to offer a limited number of bursaries for attendance at LIPS 2025.


We are grateful for the support of the Bibliographical Society who have kindly provided funds for these bursaries.

  • Bursaries offered range from full fees to a fee reduction. 
  • Applications will be judged on the basis of financial need, as well as benefit to the applicant. We will use your ‘Statement of Motivation’ and ‘Statement of Need’ to help us make the awards.
  • Decisions will be made by senior academic staff in the IES.
  • You are usually expected to write a short blog after attending LIPS about your experience.  

Applications should be submitted by 4th April 2025, and you will be notified of the outcome in the week commencing 28 April 2025.

Apply for a bursary today.


All welcome- advance booking is required.