London International Palaeography Summer School 2025
Bookings will close on 25th May 2025.
The London International Palaeography School (LIPS) at the Institute of English Studies, University of London runs a series of intensive courses in Palaeography and Manuscript Studies.
LIPS Courses | 2025
Introductory Palaeography Courses
| Length | Date | Course |
| 5-day | 9-13 June 2025 | Introduction to Palaeography and Manuscript Studies |
| 5-day | 9-13 June 2025 | Textual Editing: philosophical and theological texts throughout the Middle Ages |
| 5-day | 9-13 June 2025 | Introduction to Making Medieval Manuscripts (Practice Based) |
English Palaeography Courses
| Length | Date | Course |
| 2-day | 9-10 June 2025 | Early Modern English Palaeography |
| 2-day | 9-10 June 2025 | Introduction to Insular Script and the Palaeography of the Old English Period |
| 2-day | 11-12 June 2025 | Reading and Editing Renaissance English Manuscripts |
Italian and Early Medieval Palaeography Courses
| Length | Date | Course |
| 2-day | 9-10 June 2025 | Writing in the Early Frankish World |
| 2-day | 11-12 June 2025 | Illustrated Vernacular Manuscripts in Quattrocento Florence |
If your selected course is fully subscribed, please contact the IES Events Office to be placed on the waiting list.
Fees
The fees for LIPS 2025 are:
| Standard | Concession* | |
| Two Day Course | £290 | £210 |
| Five Day Course | £725 | £525 |
*student/unwaged
Bookings will close on 25th May 2025.
The University accepts Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/Solo (UK only)/Visa Debit. No other credit cards (e.g. American Express) can be accepted. If you have an issue with payment, please contact IES Events office ([email protected]).
- The fee does not include accommodation.
Bursaries
We are pleased to offer a limited number of bursaries for attendance at LIPS 2025.
We are grateful for the support of the Bibliographical Society who have kindly provided funds for these bursaries.
- Bursaries offered range from full fees to a fee reduction.
- Applications will be judged on the basis of financial need, as well as benefit to the applicant. We will use your ‘Statement of Motivation’ and ‘Statement of Need’ to help us make the awards.
- Decisions will be made by senior academic staff in the IES.
- You are usually expected to write a short blog after attending LIPS about your experience.
Applications should be submitted by 4th April 2025, and you will be notified of the outcome in the week commencing 28 April 2025.
All welcome- advance booking is required.
This page was last updated on 9 July 2025
