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Reading the signs: Conference at Kellogg college

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Date & Time

Fri, 29 May 2026

09:30

Venue

Kellogg College

Oxford

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About this event

Join experts at the Reading the Signs conference for insightful discussions.

Why you should come

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• Decode medieval & Renaissance minds: Learn to interpret their signs and symbols.

• Explore economic history with Professor Gemmill, a leading expert in the field.

• Honour Dr. Oakes' legacy: Discover fresh perspectives on art history.

Event Highlights

  • Interdisciplinary conference offering fresh perspectives on the signs and symbols used by medieval and Renaissance people.
  • Inspired by the work of the late Dr Cathy Oakes, FSA, and Kellogg Fellow and art historian.
  • Explore how signs and symbols permeated all aspects of life in the medieval and early modern past.

Speakers

Professor Elizabeth Gemmill

Professor Emerita in Medieval Economic and Social History; Fellow Emerita of Kellogg College

Dr Christine Jackson

Fellow Emerita of Kellogg College, University of Oxford

Dr Lynn Robson

Fellow Emerita of Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford

Programme

9.30am – 9.55am

Registration & Coffee (& H&S briefing)

10am

Welcome/Introduction

10.10am – 11am

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 1: Professor Elizabeth Gemmill

11.05am – 11.20am

TEA/COFFEE & BISCUITS11.25am – 11.45am Paper 1

11.50am – 12.10pm

Paper 2

12.15pm – 12.25pm

Questions/discussion

12.30pm – 1.15pm

LUNCH BREAK (Hot fork buffet, including three options, and dessert)

1.20pm

Introduction 21.30pm – 2.20pm

2.25pm – 2.45pm

Paper 3

2.50pm – 3.10pm

Paper 4

3.15pm – 3.25pm

Questions/discussion

3.30pm – 3.45pm

TEA/COFFEE & PASTRIES

3.50pm

Introduction 34pm – 4.25pm

4.30pm – 5.20pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 3: Dr Lynn Robson

5.25pm – 5.35pm

Closing remarks

5.40pm – 6.30pm

Wine/Champagne Reception

Organized by: Oxford Festival of the Arts

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