The 2025 Diploma Programme in Manuscript Studies
Courses
Applications are now open for the 2025 Manuscript Studies Programme, which will convene in Rome from 2 June to 4 July 2025.
News and Announcements
This page is devoted to news about the Institute, its fellows and programs, as well as items of interest to the wider medieval community.
PIMS Library Opening Hours, 18–22 November
PIMS
As of Monday, 18 November, the PIMS Library will be open but operating with limited capacity and hours, due to the recent burst pipe emergency. Please note that the Library hours for this week will be Monday to Friday, 10:00am–5:00pm.
PIMS Library Emergency Closure
PIMS
A burst pipe has caused some leaking into the PIMS Library. The Library and USMC maintenance staff are currently working on the situation, but unfortunately the Library must close for the rest of the week. It may be able to reopen on Monday 18 November.
Through a Gloss Clearly
PIMS, Publications
Institute fellows, authors, editors, and books feature in more than usual abundance in the latest issue of Speculum.
PIMS Library Book Sale
PIMS
The PIMS Library will be holding a book sale on the 4th Floor of the Kelly Library. September 23–24 (10:00–5:00) will be reserved for students, faculty, staff and friends. The sale will continue September 25–27 for the general public.
PIMS Library Regular Hours
PIMS
Starting today, 3 September, the PIMS Library has returned to regular hours: 10 AM to 5 PM on Monday and Friday, and 10 AM to 7 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
An Honour for a PIMS Fellow
Prizes & Awards
Congratulations to James P. Carley, Fellow of the Pontifical Institute, who has been awarded the degree of Honorary Doctor of Letters from his Alma Mater, the University of Victoria.
PIMS Institute Secretary Job Posting
PIMS
The Institute is looking for a new Institute Secretary / Executive Assistant to the Praeses; please click here to view the job description document. The closing date is 14 June 2024; please send your application to Fr. Augustine Thompson, as directed in the job description document, before that date.
PIMS at Kalamazoo
PIMS, Publications
We will be displaying our new medieval publications in person at the 59th International Congress on Medieval Studies in Kalamazoo. If you are attending Congress in person, we hope to see you there!
PIMS Publications Mailing List
PIMS, Publications
The PIMS Publications Mailing List sends email announcements with information on new publications and special offers.
PIMS Library Summer Hours
PIMS
Starting on Wednesday 1 May, the PIMS Library will switch to summer hours: 10 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. During the summer, there will no longer be extended hours on Tuesday or Thursday.
PIMS Library Extended Hours
PIMS
As of March 2024, the PIMS Library will be open for extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
In Memoriam: Fr. James McConica, CSB
In memoriam
It is with sadness that we report the loss of Fr. James McConica, CSB.
The 2024 Diploma Programme in Manuscript Studies
Courses
Applications are now open for the 2024 Manuscript Studies Programme, which will convene in Toronto from 3 June to 12 July 2024.
Mellon Fellowships 2024–2025
PIMS
Applications are open for post-doctoral Mellon Fellowships at PIMS for the academic year 2024–2025.
PIMS Library Book Sale
PIMS
The PIMS Library will be holding a book sale from Wednesday 27 September to Saturday 30 September 2023.
PIMS Library Regular Hours
PIMS
Starting today, 5 September, the PIMS Library has returned to regular hours: 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
University of St. Michael’s College Honorary Degrees
Prizes & Awards
The Praeses and Fellows of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies heartily congratulate Professors Ann Hutchison and James Carley on their imminent award of an honorary degree from the University of St. Michael’s College.
PIMS Institute Secretary
PIMS
We are happy to announce that the Pontifical Institute has hired a new Institute Secretary/Executive Assistant to the Praeses. Jonathan Clemens will become Secretary officially on September 1.
PIMS Institute Secretary Job Posting
PIMS
The Institute is looking for a new Institute Secretary / Executive Assistant to the Praeses; please click here to view the job description. The closing date is 2 August 2023; please send your application to Barbara North, at the email address listed on the job description, before that date.