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Heartfelt Congratulations to Dr Eva Van Kemenade

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:27:56 GMT

The Centre for the Study of the Renaissance here at the University of Warwick, is absolutely thrilled to celebrate Dr. Eva Van Kemenade, who successfully defended her viva a couple of weeks ago! Eva’s commitment, perseverance and passion have led her to this incredible milestone, and we’re so proud to now call her Dr. Van Kemenade. Congratulations, Eva — what an achievement!

Elizabeth Goldring uncovers lost portrait of Henry Wriothesley, Shakespeare’s patron and possible lover

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:10:00 GMT

The Renaissance Centre's Honorary Reader, Dr Elizabeth Goldring, uncovers lost portrait of Henry Wriothesley, Shakespeare’s patron and possible lover.

Matteo Leta - winner of the 2024 Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation award

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:22:00 GMT

The Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation awards three Encouragement Prizes to young, French-language writers each year. To highlight the 2024 winners, Morgane Le Roy, Head of the Institute's Bookstore, spoke with Matteo Leta, Antoine Chatelain, and Dea Liane in the reception rooms of the Hôtel Pereire, the foundation's headquarters. Full details on the website https://www.fondation-del-duca.fr/actualites/entretien-avec-les-laureats-2024-du-prix-dencouragement/  or go directly to YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iEgeuMmKek 

Congratulations to Dr Tom Pert - elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 07:46:00 GMT

Dr Gloria Moorman ~ recipient of a Mellon Foundation Fellowship Award

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:08:13 GMT

We are delighted to share the news regarding our past PhD student, and current honorary fellow Dr Gloria Moorman, who has received a Mellon Foundation Fellowship Award in recognition of “outstanding scholarly potential" to support her project 'Catacombs, Sacred Archaeology and the Early Printed Book: The Global Ownership of Discovery (c. 1578-1700)'.
This award will allow Gloria to start work on the project at the Newberry Library in Chicago from January-end of May 2025. Many congratulations, it will be a wonderful experience I'm sure, and we are all very proud of you!
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/ren/centrestaff/moorman/

Warwick Renaissance Society Inaugural Field Trip

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:22:00 GMT

CSR students enjoying the weather and the guided tours at both the

@LordLeycester

& @StMarysWarwick church last week. Thanks to Tess, Tim & Georgia for making it possible.

Heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Iván Parga Ornelas

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:31:42 GMT

The Centre for the Study of the Renaissance is delighted to share heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Iván Parga Ornelas, who successfully defended his doctoral thesis on Tues 12th Dec. Pictured with fellow PhD candidates & staff of the Centre. Good luck with your new, academic endeavours!

Professor Peter Mack (1955-2023)

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:09:00 GMT

The CSR was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Professor Peter Mack, following a car accident in France. A Renaissance specialist of the English and European Renaissance, Peter published particularly on the history of rhetoric and had been a great a supporter of the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance up until his retirement in 2018.

Peter's family would very much like to hear your memories of him, and a digital memorial book has been set up which can be accessed via the link below. https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/english/whatshappening/news/professor_peter_mack/condolence/

Memorial service details below RSVP via this link by 30th October 2023: https://forms.gle/ookw7G4U2qdiT4VEA

Accessibility: The venue is on the ground floor of the King's High reception building, with parking just outside the entrance. There will be tiered seating, but flat floor seating will be reserved for guests who might find stairs more difficult.

Friends

We invite you to celebrate the life of Peter Mack

on Saturday the 18^th of November

11.30 for 12.00

Refreshments will follow the ceremony

We would appreciate the presence of anyone who knew Peter.

No need for flowers or gifts.

Please RSVP using the link below by the 30^th of October.

Location: King’s High Hall (by the front Reception)
King’s High School

Banbury Road CV34 6YE

There will be a live feed for those unable to attend. Details will be sent to those requesting it.

Elizabeth Goldring is 'In Conversation: Holbein’s Mysteries'

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:20:28 GMT

Dr Elizabeth Goldring is doing a conversation on Holbein at the Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace on 30 November 2023.

Publication of the third and final volume of the ‘Renaissance Conflict and Rivalries’ project

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:46:00 GMT

The publication of the third and final volume of the ‘Renaissance Conflict and Rivalries’ project (Leverhulme International Network) hosted by the Centre. The volume (eds. Jill Kraye, Marc Laureys, and David Lines) is entitled Management and Resolution of Conflict and Rivalries in Renaissance Europe (V&R / Bonn University Press, 2023).