School of History, Classics & Archaeology

Denys Hay Lecture 2017

The Denys Hay seminar is held to commemorate the work of Denys Hay (1915-1994), Professor of Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh from 1954 to 1980.

He specialized in Medieval and Renaissance history, particularly in demonstrating the influence of Italy on events in the rest of the continent. His scholarly legacy remains closely related to the activities of the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

The Denys Hay seminar is held annually. It is a public lecture given by an eminent academic working in medieval or Renaissance fields, and financed by the Denys Hay endowment fund established to enhance postgraduate work in this field.

Professor Simon Ditchfield, University of York will speak on 'Here time becomes Space": Roma sancta in the making of Roman Catholicism as a world religion'

This event is free but ticketed.

 

 

Jun 06 2017 -

Denys Hay Lecture 2017

The 2017 Denys Hay lecture will take place on 6th June, as Professor Simon Ditchfield speaks on 'Here time becomes Space: Roma sancta in the making of Roman Catholicism as a world religion'. (Published 8 May 2017)

University of Edinburgh, Appleton Tower Lecture Theatre 1, Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9LE