Women’s Stories: Literature

31 October 2024 - 17:30

The 2024/2025 academic year marks 50 years since Hertford became one of the first five traditionally all-male colleges to go co-educational. To celebrate the occasion we are curating an exciting programme of events.

Join us for a lecture series dedicated to discovering diverse and inspiring stories told by Hertford women. Women’s Stories is a thought-provoking series that brings together academics, students and alumni to share their insights on the multifaceted experiences of women across different fields, cultures and histories.

This series is designed for anyone passionate about understanding and appreciating the rich tapestry of female perspectives. Whether you’re a student, staff, alum or none of the above, come be part of a meaningful conversation that honours the power of women’s stories.

 

The first panel will focus on Literature.

Date and Time: Thursday 31 October 2024, 5.30 – 6.30pm

Location: Baring Room, Hertford College

Speakers:

• Carolyn Hitt (English, 1987), studied women’s writing under Hertford’s first female fellow, Julia Briggs. Now Editor at BBC Wales. She has spearheaded a project around untold women’s stories, and a subsequent campaign to get Wales’ first statues of women built.
• Millie (Yarrow) Townsend (English and French, 2009), award-winning author of children’s fiction and writer-in-residence at the New Forest. Her work focuses on environmental issues in natural landscapes. She also runs writing workshops in outdoor places for children and adults.

Chair: Natasha Kaplinsky, OBE (English, 1992)

Moderator: Edie Critchley (English, 2021)

 

All welcome! To reserve your place, please register here.

 

Dates for the rest of the series are as follows:

Thursday 28 November 2024 – History
Thursday 06 February 2025 – Law
Thursday 06 March 2025 – Media
Thursday 15 May 2025 – Tech
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Science