Commission on Science & Literature
@CoSciLit_
CoSciLit aims to bring together both scholars and scientists from around the world to advance the study of science and literature in dialogue with one another.
We are also excited to announce the 1st Brazilian Workshop on Science and Literature, 12-13 November 2025 at Instituto Federal de Educação, Campus Porto Alegre. The CFP (in Portuguese and English) can be found on coscilit.gr

We are delighted to announce the call for papers for our 6th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE, taking place at the University of #Ghent, 17-19 June 2026. Visit coscilit.gr for details.

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Christmas Lectures with us! Former lecturers will explain how their fields have changed since their series, looking ahead to the future of research and recreating the best bits. Book now 👇 rigb.org/whats-on/disco…
Just over two more weeks to submit to the BSLS/JLS essay prize - open to all PGRs and ECRs, the prize comes with publication in the Journal of Literature and Science and £100 prize money. bsls.ac.uk/2025/04/call-f…
Does anyone want to review Microscopy, Magnification and Modernist Fiction: Micro-Modernism from Hardy to Beckett by Patrick Armstrong (bloomsbury.com/uk/microscopy-…). Let us know at [email protected]
☎️Calling #HistMed Students & New Graduates📢 The Roy Porter Essay Prize deadline is 1 Feb! Submit for the chance to win cash, a conference plenary slot, mentoring, & places at our publication masterclass! Details, eligibility & entry form 👇 #HistSTM sshm.org/portfolio/priz…
UCSB's English Dept is hiring an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Literature & Mind, estimated salary $82-111k. Primary consideration for complete applications received by Nov 25, 2024. recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02848 UCSB is an AA/EOE, including disability/vets.
New term, new HSMT seminar series termcard! Once again, a wonderful and diverse programme of History of Science, Medicine and Technology events to look forward to this term ... #histsci #histmed #histtech #histSTM
Check out our new group over on Facebook. Search for Commission on Science and Literature (CoSciLit).
📣CfPs📣 TONGUES: Medical Humanities across linguistic and cultural frontiers Northern Network for Medical Humanities Congress 21-23 May 2025 (online) Deadline for proposals 31 December #histmed nnmh.org.uk/tongues/
The collection of Humphry Davy’s notebooks and lecture notes, transcribed and annotated by volunteers from across the world is now available to be viewed and searched at digitalcollections.lancaster.ac.uk.
The Davy Notebooks Project launch will take place at Lancaster LitFest. You can attend in-person or buy an online ticket here: dukeslancaster.org/events/preview….
The JLS/BSLS early career essay prize competition is now open - PGRs and ECRs, send us your essays on any topic related to literature and science! @ScienceJlit The winner will be published in the JLS and receive a prize of £100. bsls.ac.uk/2024/09/2024-e…
Online tickets for the Davy Notebooks Project launch are available here: dukeslancaster.org/events/preview…
Organising a conference or workshop on the history of medicine in 2025? Deadline for applications - Tuesday 1 October. Typical awards are from £500 up to maximum of £1,500 [Applicants must be members of the Society] #histmed #histSTM sshm.org/conference-fun…
Call for Organisers: The BSLS Winter Symposium 2024/25 Calling PGRs and ECRs: are you interested in organising a one-day online symposium on a theme of your choosing related to literature and science? Proposals welcome until 25 October! bsls.ac.uk/2024/09/call-f…