Since 1932, the Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literature has existed to advance education by the encouragement and dissemination to the scholarly community and wider public of research on medieval languages and literature.

The Society does this primarily through

The Society is a registered charity (reg. no.: 1130022). It is governed by its constitution and run by its Executive Committee.

 

The Board of Trustees currently comprises:

President Alastair Minnis
Vice-Presidents John Hines
Sethina Watson
Honorary Secretary Andrew Dunning
Honorary Treasurer Sarah Bowden

Executive Committee Members
Rachel Burns
Aisling Byrne
Christian Sahner
Elizabeth Boyle
Julia Walworth
Rebecca Thomas
Richard Allen
Managing Editor, Medium Ævum David Rundle

Editors, Medium Ævum

Corinne J. Saunders
Sylvia Huot
Stephen Mossman
Editor, Medium Ævum Monographs Anthony Lappin
K.P. Clarke


Officers to the Committee (non-Trustees) :

Executive Officers

Anna Wilmore (Finance)

Eleanor Baker (Comms & Editorial Liaison – Maternity Cover 2024/5)

Hannah Ryley (Comms & Editorial Liaison – Maternity Leave 2024/5)

 

Graduate Observers

Ashley Castelino

Elsina Caponetti

Lucy Turton

 

The Society has adopted a Code of Conduct:

We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment free from bullying and harassment, ensuring SSMLL’s Officers, Trustees and service-providers are treated, and treat others, with civility, respect, consideration, courtesy and dignity at all times.

We also have a Conflict of Interest Policy which, in the interests of transparency, is downloadable.

Paris: Old Testament Miniature (1420s); the Tower of Babel. Courtesy of The Morgan Picture Bible.
Paris: Old Testament Miniature (1420s); the Tower of Babel. Courtesy of The Morgan Picture Bible.