Short courses and summer schools

The London International Palaeography School offers intensive courses in Palaeography and Manuscript Studies. These take place throughout the year and are taught online, in person at the University of London, or in manuscript collections in Britain.

In January 2026, the London International Palaeography School and London Rare Books School are running an online Winter School. This will include courses on Writing History c. 1000-1250 and Medieval Philosophical and Scientific Manuscripts.

The London International Palaeography School’s summer programme includes a week-long course designed for beginners, a week-long practice-based course taught at Senate House, London, and focused courses usually lasting for either a week or two days. The programme for 2025 is available here. The programme for 2026 will be available in late 2025.

Online short courses begin in February 2026, with Introduction to Latin Palaeography, Intermediate Latin Palaeography, and Introduction to Greek Palaeography.

The Durham University Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies offers online courses in Medieval Latin Palaeography and Early Modern English Palaeography.

London Rare Books School (LRBS) offers short courses on a wide range of themes in book history, some of which may be relevant to those interested in palaeography.