The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CMRS)

The Centre brings together people from various schools and departments at the University of Edinburgh, home to one of the largest communities of medieval and renaissance specialists in the world.

The Old Medical School quad

Discover the Centre's history and mission statement

Planetary figure of Sun in his chariot

The Centre brings together a large community of scholars from various schools and departments at the University of Edinburgh

Audience watching a seminar

The Centre hosts regular seminars and events across the University as well as the annual Denys Hay Lecture

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Explore the Centre's range of research activities

Behind the scenes

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