Dr Elena Giusti (Warwick), 'The Early Modern Re-Invention of Rome's "African Monstrosities"'.

This is an in-person event in FAB1.10

Event: The Art of Travel: The History of Travel Guidebooks

Join Tony Wheeler (Engineering Science, 1969) alumnus and co-founder of the Lonely Planet, for his guest lecture titled 'The Art of Travel: The History of Travel Guidebooks'.

Hosted by Professor Tim Lockley, the lecture will be a guided tour through the history of travel writing, from guidebooks through to modern travel blogs, drawing on Tony's unique insight through his years at the helm of the Lonely Planet.

The Art of Travel: The History of Travel Guidebooks

Date: Wednesday 8 May, 15.00 – 16.00

Location: FAB0.08 Faculty of Arts Building, 6 University Road, Coventry, CV4 7EQ

Followed by a drinks reception hosted by Professor Rachel Moseley, Faculty of Arts Building Terrace, Fifth Floor at 16.00 – 17.00

Sign up and RSVP to the lecture & drinks reception here: The Art of Travel: The History of Travel Guidebooks (warwick.ac.uk)Link opens in a new window 

Tuesday 14^th May: 10:00-11:30 – Introduction to ImpactLink opens in a new window

This workshop is delivered by the Research Impact Team and provides a basic foundation of what research impact is and how this is supported at Warwick. The workshop will equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the UK research landscape and impact within it, alongside practical advice on how best to explore pathways to impact from different disciplines. It will incorporate a presentation from a Warwick researcher who has been involved in impact.

Thursday 16^th May: 10:00-11:30 – Measurement & Evaluation of ImpactLink opens in a new window

This workshop is delivered by the Research Impact Team and provides an overview of how to measure and evaluate activities in order to collect evidence of research impact. It will incorporate a presentation from a Warwick researcher who has been involved in evaluating the impact of their research.

This event will feature a lecture by Professor Francesco Paolo de Ceglia from the University of Bari, focusing on the topics covered in his latest book, 'Vampyr: storia naturale della resurrezione' [Vampyr: Natural History of Resurrection], published in 2023. Following the lecture, there will be a conversation between Professor de Ceglia and Professor Fabio Camilletti, concluding with a Q&A session.

Dr. Sara Miglietti (Warburg), 'Writing Bilingually, 1465-1700: Self-Translated Books in Italy and France'.

Wednesday 12 June, 4:00-5:00 pm (UK time) - Hybrid

Dr Kasia SzymanskaLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window (University of Manchester). Multiple translation: contemporary TS approaches, recent examples and key limitations