Centre for Robert Burns Studies Conference
A conference exploring the life, work, and legacy of Robert Burns, this year celebrating the 225th anniversary of the Burns Supper
ARC Public
Date: Saturday 17 January 2026
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
Venue: University of Glasgow, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane
Category: Conferences
We are delighted to announce that the University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies Conference, hosted in collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, will take place on Saturday 17th of January 2026 at the Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (ARC). This year, our theme is the Burns Supper: a global phenomenon that celebrates its 225th anniversary in 2026. Delegates can look forward to exciting updates on new directions in Burns studies, as well as a musical performance by the talented Scottish musician Ellie Beaton (2025 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year).
Tickets are £25 and include refreshments throughout the day, lunch, and a toast.
To attend this event, please register via Eventbrite, where you will also find details of the full conference programme.