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The Institute for Name‑Studies (INS) is the home of research into place‑names and personal names at the University of Nottingham.
The English Place‑Name Society (EPNS) is the established national body for the subject; its offices and library are housed in the Institute.
Impact of the coronavirus on events
Many events are currently disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. We expect these to run as usual from the academic year 2021/22, although this cannot be guaranteed.
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