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British Association for Victorian Studies

Welcome to BAVS

The British Association for Victorian Studies (BAVS) promotes interdisciplinary research into the culture, history, and literature of the nineteenth century. Our members include scholars, students, and enthusiasts who share a passion for the richness and diversity of Victorian life and studies.

We host conferences, publish resources, and provide funding opportunities to support research across all aspects of nineteenth-century British culture and its global contexts.

Recent Highlights

Upcoming Annual Conference

The 2024 BAVS Annual Conference will be hosted at the University of Kent, focusing on “Victorian Futures.”

Funding Calls Open

Applications for postgraduate and early career research bursaries are now being accepted. Learn more in our funding section.

New Issue: The Victorianist

Read the latest articles and interviews on nineteenth-century culture at The Victorianist.

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Funding

BAVS is committed to supporting scholarship at every level. Click for funding details.

Annual Conference

The Annual Conference is the highlight of the BAVS calendar.