We bring together colleagues focusing on a wide range of different forms of cultural production – from literature and theatre, to popular music, cinema, photography and new media – from across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia, and from the Golden Age to the present day.
We host academic conferences, symposia and workshops designed to promote research and disseminate knowledge within the University of Leeds and across the wider academic community. We also run events such as film screenings and talks from visiting authors and artists, designed to showcase the culture of the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds to the general public.
Our activities are supported through our collaboration with other research hubs within the University and through external partnerships with the Instituto Cervantes, the Instituto Camões and others.
