Oliver Smithies Lecture - Balliol College, University of Oxford
Balliol College, University of Oxford
Apply NowCurious how medieval manuscripts survived war? Join Professor Elaine Treharne at Balliol College on 11 June to explore manuscript movements, wartime recoveries and research methods—connect with Oxford scholarship, build your historical insight and boost your uni application.
Professor Elaine Treharne (Oliver Smithies Visiting Lecturer) will deliver the second Oliver Smithies Lecture at Balliol College. Her lecture is entitled "Medieval Manuscript Hunters and the Second World War" and examines the history and movement of medieval manuscripts with particular attention to the disruptions and recoveries of the wartime period.
The event takes place at Balliol College, University of Oxford on 11 June 2026. No registration, fee, or application details are provided on the source page; attendees should consult the college website for any further information about attendance or access arrangements.
The lecture is presented as part of Balliol College's public/events programme and is delivered by a named academic speaker.
Professor Elaine Treharne
Oliver Smithies Lecture 2026
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