Research and innovation
Our research
The Institute for Medieval Studies brings together academics who are specialists in a broad range of subjects from history, literature and art history to languages and religion.
We work on a number of collaborative projects aiming to gain a better understanding of the Medieval period, from religion to politics and culture.
Medieval Studies research group
The Medieval Studies research group in the School of History explores a broad chronological and thematic range, from early middle-ages to the first decades of the sixteenth century.
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International Medieval Bibliography
The Institute for Medieval Studies is home to the International Medieval Bibliography, the world’s leading interdisciplinary bibliography of the Middle Ages.
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Research resources
We offer a range of research resources for medievalists, including an in-depth and extensive resources directory and a calendar of world-wide events.
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Impact and engagement
We are committed to maximising the impact of our research and working collaboratively with key scholars across the University of Leeds and the wider medieval community.
Research projects
Our academic researchers are currently working on a number of collaborative research ventures.
Northern History
Northern History was the first regional historical journal in England and it was established in the School of History by Gordon Foster in 1966.