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BritGrad is the annual British Graduate Shakespeare Conference, held each summer at the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon and online.
It brings together postgraduate researchers from around the world to present their work, hear plenary lectures from leading scholars and practitioners, and take part in a friendly, interdisciplinary community exploring Shakespeare, early modern, and Renaissance studies.
Traditionally BritGrad is held at the Shakespeare Institute, an internationally renowned research institute founded in 1951. Postgraduate students studying at the Institute form the committee for BritGrad and schedule all speakers and events.
Learn more about the Shakespeare Institute here.
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
Details of the plenaries for BritGrad 2026 will be announced in April 2026.
Please check back then, sign up to our mailing list, or follow us on social media to stay up to date with the latest BritGrad news and announcements.
You can see previous years plenary speakers here.
SPONSORS
BritGrad is a long-established, non-profit organisation dedicated to postgraduate and early career researchers working in Shakespeare and early modern studies. Each year we are generously supported by our sponsors.
Our sincere thanks go to:
MNG University Presses (part of the Mare Nostrum Group)
Manchester University Press
The Bear Pit
Abstract Prize:
BritGrad 2026 will award a prize for the best abstract in each category (research paper and creative workshop), with the winners being awarded £50 each. All accepted abstracts are put forward for the award.
We're delighted to announce the sponsors but this year's Abstract Prizes:
The Best Academic Abstract Prize - sponsored by Manchester University Press.
Find out more: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/
The Best Creative Workshop Abstract Prize - sponsored by The Bear Pit.
Find out more: https://www.thebearpit.org.uk/
