George Orwell versus Vera Brittain: Obliteration Bombing and Dissent in Weekly Political Publications (Online lecture, 2nd June)

When: 2nd June, 16.00-17.00 GMT Where: Online via Zoom Tickets: Free; registration required A free online public lecture, organised by the Centre for Modern Conflicts and Cultures, with Professor Tim Luckhurst. About this talk In the summer of 1944, George Orwell used his column in Tribune to attack arguments against obliteration bombing of German Cities...

‘Dripping & spitting, we rise’: Water Crisis, Hydropolitics and World Literature (Online public lecture, 28th May)

A free online public talk, by Dr Sharae Deckard (University College Dublin), and introduced by Dr Dan Grausam. The talk is part of the "Capitalism, Nature and Climate Crisis" series, organised by the Centre for Culture and Ecology. The talk takes place via Zoom on 28th May, 16.00 to 17.00 GMT. Please email k.d.oloff@durham.ac.uk to...

Free Online Community Course: Medieval and Early Modern Gardens (From 15th April)

Even in lockdown, you can take your mind for a wander through medieval and early modern gardens. Join this free online community course run by the Medieval and Early Modern Student Association, commencing 15th April.

What’s On: North East Literature and Book Events in March 2020

Edit: In light of current circumstances, events on this page are obviously subject to change and cancellation. For the weeks ahead, we're thinking about ways to continue to promote activity from the region - where it is still going ahead in person or happening virtually. If you have ideas for what we can do to...

What’s On: North East Literature and Book Events in February 2020

This February's North East Book Events listing is full of literary events in Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle, Teesside and beyond. If you're an event organiser we can update this listing throughout the month, so please share with us. And if you're reading this, get out and support some of these activities and the excellent cultural scene...