PIMS Library Closure
PIMS
Please be aware that the PIMS library will be closed from today, 23 November 2020, until further notice. This is the policy of both the province and the University.
PIMS
general news relating to the Institute
PIMS Library Reopening
PIMS
After serious deliberations and multiple discussions, the PIMS Library has received approval from the administration of St. Michael’s College to reopen on Monday, September 28, 2020. The Library will be operating at reduced capacity and reduced hours.
Farewell Gathering for Lydia Walker
PIMS
On 19 August, a socially distanced farewell gathering was held for PIMS Research Fellow Lydia Walker, who is returning to Tennessee.
A Virtual Kalamazoo
PIMS, Publications
If this were a normal year, PIMS Publications would be in Kalamazoo, Michigan right now, setting up our booth to display our newly published books at the 55th International Congress on Medieval Studies.
Retirement Party for Barbara North
PIMS
The Institute held a party on 28 January to honour Barbara North, who retired on 31 December after thirteen years as the Institute's Secretary.
PIMS Website WordPress Conversion
Miscellanea, PIMS
We are happy to announce that the Institute website has been converted to WordPress.
PIMS Leadership Transition
PIMS
Dr Richard Alway, after 10 years of voluntary leadership of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, has indicated to the Board of Governors his intention to retire once his successor has been chosen.
Website for the 2017 Annual Meeting of the MAA
PIMS
The website for the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America is now live.
PIMS Library Book Sale 2016
PIMS
Attention all scholars and book-lovers: the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies Library is holding a book sale until 7 October.
PIMS Honours the Aga Khan
PIMS, Prizes & Awards
The Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies held a special convocation on 20th May in St Basil’s Collegiate Church to confer an honorary degree on His Highness the Aga Khan.
PIMS Library Summer Hours 2016
PIMS
Summer hours at the PIMS Library will be starting at the end of April.
2017 Annual Meeting of the Medieval Academy of America
PIMS
The MAA’s 2017 Annual Meeting, to be held April 6–8, will be hosted by the University of Toronto (Centre for Medieval Studies) and the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies.
The President's Report, 2012–2014
PIMS
The President's Report for the period 2012–2014 is now available.
New Visiting Scholar for Spring Term 2016
PIMS
We are happy to welcome Felix Heinzer, the new W. John Bennett Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Institute and the Centre for Medieval Studies.
Friends of the Library 2014 Project
PIMS
For its special project this year, the Friends of the Library are raising funds to help acquire a beautiful facsimile of the Pamplona Bible and to complete our holdings of the journal Hortus Artium Mediaevalium, in honour of the late Roger Reynolds.
Works Sited
PIMS
We are proud to announce the new PIMS website, launched officially today at the open meeting of Academic Council.
Murmurs without Shouts - news from the PIMS
PIMS
Long weekends are traditionally hives of activity at the Institute: presidents, fellows, and staff are found working eagerly away on the transformation of the world, or at least the world of medieval studies.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Insight Grants
PIMS, Prizes & Awards
Greti Dinkova-Bruun, Institute Fellow and Librarian,and Edouard Jeauneau, Institute Professor, have been awarded with SSHRC Insight Grants.