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Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies

Research and collaborative opportunities across the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences.
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About CNCS

The Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies is a locus for research in all aspects of the long nineteenth century (from 1760s to present-day neo-Victorianism), drawing from the widest possible range of disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches. We aim to generate new research and collaborative opportunities across the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences, bridging Durham University and regional, national and international research networks and organisations.
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A group of academics in the conservation room at Burt Hall examining tiles and a plate from the De Morgan foundation

  

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Recent events

Women, Craft and the Decorative Arts

On Friday 11 March a group on CNCS and CVAC members had a hands on experience at Burt Hall Northumbria with exquisite artefacts from the De Morgan collection. Led by curator Sarah Hardy the group learned conservation techniques and handled pieces from the De Morgan Foundation. 

Upcoming events

CNCS Annual Postgraduate Conference: The Nineteenth Century Now: Reassessing the Continued Role and Relevance of the Long Nineteenth Century

Wednesday 26 April 2023 - Wednesday 26 April 2023
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Conference

Environmentalism in the Nineteenth Century

Wednesday 26 April 2023 - Wednesday 26 April 2023
10:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Zoom
An oil painting depicting the smog from industrial practices in the nineteenth century

Organise! Organise! Organise! Collective Action, Associational Culture and the Politics of Organisation in the British Isles, c.1790-1914

Thursday 20 July 2023 - Friday 21 July 2023
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
To be confirmed
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If you would like to join the CNCS Membership list please fill out our membership form
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  • Exploring the Victorian Occult

    As Halloween approaches, we talk to Dr Efram Sera-Shriar, Associate Director of Research for the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies, International, at Durham. His research explores the study of the occult and its intersection with the sciences. He is the lead organiser for Beyond the Veil: Cross-Cultural & Interdisciplinary Studies of Horror, Gothic, and the Occult in the Nineteenth Century, taking place on Halloween, 31 October.
    Research news
    Apparition during palm reading from 1869

Exploring the Victorian Occult

As Halloween approaches, we talk to Dr Efram Sera-Shriar, Associate Director of Research for the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies, International, at Durham. His research explores the study of the occult and its intersection with the sciences. He is the lead organiser for Beyond the Veil: Cross-Cultural & Interdisciplinary Studies of Horror, Gothic, and the Occult in the Nineteenth Century, taking place on Halloween, 31 October.

Research news
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  • Exploring the Victorian Occult

    As Halloween approaches, we talk to Dr Efram Sera-Shriar, Associate Director of Research for the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies, International, at Durham. His research explores the study of the occult and its intersection with the sciences. He is the lead organiser for Beyond the Veil: Cross-Cultural & Interdisciplinary Studies of Horror, Gothic, and the Occult in the Nineteenth Century, taking place on Halloween, 31 October.
    Research news
    Apparition during palm reading from 1869

Exploring the Victorian Occult

As Halloween approaches, we talk to Dr Efram Sera-Shriar, Associate Director of Research for the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies, International, at Durham. His research explores the study of the occult and its intersection with the sciences. He is the lead organiser for Beyond the Veil: Cross-Cultural & Interdisciplinary Studies of Horror, Gothic, and the Occult in the Nineteenth Century, taking place on Halloween, 31 October.

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Durham University and partners create first international network for Nineteenth-Century Studies

Durham University and over 30 partner organisations have created an international network that will open new research and collaboration opportunities for Nineteenth-Century Studies.

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