The Byron Study Centre - Community
As part of our commitment to contributing to the wider community locally and globally we welcome enquiries from the media or from groups and individuals involved in widening participation and open learning. The drop down boxes below give information about previous projects centre staff have been involved in, as well as information for those wanting to involve the centre with regard to a project or event.
Outreach Work and Opportunities
The Centre welcomes any invitations or enquiries pertaining to participation in non-profit community events. In particular, we are enthusiastic about contributing to work involved in introducing our research to individuals or groups who might not otherwise have access to it. Such work may include, but need not be limited to:
- introductory events designed to encourage capable students from non-professional backgrounds to consider attending university
- sessions for groups or individuals not able to attend university, but who are interested in topics included under the Centre's auspices
- literary evenings/public lectures for members of the public and/or literary societies
All enquiries should be directed to the Centre Director at the address below. Please note that email requests are preferable and guarantee a faster response.
Previous Outreach Work
Staff in the Centre have been involved in a number of previous outreach projects, such as a widening participation partnership between the School of English Studies and Djonogly Academy, summer school sessions for students who would be the first generation in their family to attend university, and an extended programme for adult learners with special needs organised by the The Shepherd School, Nottingham City Council and the School of Education (University of Nottingham).
Media
In recognition of the important role played by the media in disseminating research beyond the University, the Centre is happy to entertain requests for information, interviews and other forms of collaboration. We are open to requests from both local and international media outlets, with previous commitments ranging from BBC Radio Nottingham to Radio Singapore.
We particularly welcome enquiries with regard to the following areas:
- Byron and his Circle
- William Blake
- Gothic Literature and Popular Culture
- Romanticism
- Literary Theory
- Literature and Science (c. 1750-1830)
- Literature and Philosophy (c. 1689-1830)
All enquiries should be directed to the Centre Director at the address below. Please note that email requests are preferable and guarantee a faster response.
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