Institute of Cornish Studies

On 18th April at 2pm Huw Evans of Cardiff Metropolitan University will lead a discussion at the Spring Seminar of the Cornish Democracy Unit at the Institute of Cornish Studies on how Kernow can learn from the experience of Cymru in regards to devolution. The discussion is also an opportunity to discuss other planned initiatives of the Cornish Democracy Unit in the context of the forthcoming general election and its aftermath. We will also hear from Lizzie Pridmore Cataloguing Archivist at Penryn Campus, on her work with paper collections relating to Modern Cornish Politics. The seminar will be held in the Trevithick Room in the ESI building at Penryn Campus. All welcome but sign up to the Eventbrite link (there will also be an online option to participate)

Towards a Cornish Constitution Join us for a discussion on shaping a Cornish Constitution!

Institute of Cornish Studies – CPD Methods for Evidence and Evaluation 2024
The Social and Economic Research Unit (SERU), at the Institute of Cornish Studies, The University of Exeter, are very pleased to announce a programme of Continuous Professional Development in Evidence and Evaluation.

A key aim of SERU is to build and support a robust and autonomous research culture in Cornwall. These sessions are aimed at organisations who need or wish to undertake research to support their activities. This might be to understand their client base better, to explore the local conditions in which they operate, to support grant bids or project evaluation.

No previous knowledge of research is required and alongside the sessions themselves. SERU colleagues will be pleased to advise on possible research organisations might wish to undertake.

The course will be taught by Prof. Malcolm Williams with special guest senior lecturer Dr Charlotte Brookfield for the last session.

For more information and to book please contact: [email protected]

Still time to register for Wednesday's hybrid Complex Cornwall seminar. Matt Valler will present his research on High Cross in Truro in the context of climate and ecological crises. Join us in Penryn or online.

Complex Cornwall #5: Facing Gaia in Truro Cathedral Seminar on innovations in translational research in the Anthropocene with Matt Valler

Keslowena! Congratulations to Kensa Broadhurst of the ICS on being awarded a PhD today for her study of the Cornish language after the death of Dolly Pentreath. Her studies were supported by the Cornwall Heritage Trust

Next seminar in our Complex Cornwall series. Please join us on Weds 4th Oct, 3pm at Tremough campus in Penryn, or online. Registration is free.

Complex Cornwall #3: A place-based approach to the circular economy Seminar on innovations in systems research exploring the significance of place in shaping the circular economy, with Professor Steffen Böhm

Music of The Clay Country We are delighted to bring you this project featuring the music of this very important area – the Clay Country. Spanning an area of mid-Cornwall stretching from Summercourt in the west to Fowey and Par to the east, and as far north as Roche and as far south as Mevagissey, the clay country is covere...

Episode 3: Shipwreck In this final episode, join Victoria Jenner, a historian at the University of Exeter, for an adventure across the Duchy.From Tintagel in the North East to Pa...

📍Old Kea Church, Truro🌿

Nestled deep within remote woodland, this tiny little chapel is dwarfed by the tower of a much larger church that once stood in its place. A monastery is known to have existed here since at least 500AD and is also mentioned in the Domesday Book📜.

Saint Kea was the son of a wealthy family, who gave up all his worldly possessions to become a hermit. Whilst standing on the shores of Ireland watching Christian missionaries depart for Cornwall, he prayed so hard to not be left behind that he fainted and when he awoke, he was drifting in the Irish Sea on a floating rock. He eventually landed at Churchtown Creek on the River Fal, and it is here he decided to build his chapel🪨.

He is also thought to have been a descendant of Paternus or Padarn, an ancient king of Cornwall🤴🏼.

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Remember to TUNE IN tonight at 6.30pm for the first episode of our new film series 'Exploring Cornwall's Maritime Churches'! Details below...

📍St. Day Old Church, St. Day🌿

The Old Church is grade II listed and sits within a Conservation Area and World Heritage Site. It was once likened by poet Sir John Betjeman to “an ecclesiastical toy fort”. Even now in its ruined state, with its stain glass falling to the floor, you can gain a sense of why.

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