Getting into Academic Dress - Caps and more
Posted: 19th March 2025
The next in the series of Burgon Society online talks on Getting into
Academic Dress takes place on 20th March 2025. This is the third of three
free online informative and accessible talks by Dr Alex Kerr FBS on the
principal elements of academic costume. Join us on:
Thursday, 20 March 2025: Caps; Academic dress worldwide; Resources for the study of academic dress
It is especially geared to those more recent joiners or anyone curious to
know more about the basics of academic dress or simply to have a refresher!
The talk will start at 6.30 pm UK time. They are free to all in Society
membership and also to your guests. Bookings, including for guests, can be
made on the Burgon Society website:
Other News
New Burgon Merchandise
17th May 2026
New merchandise launched - postcards and Robe Bag Read More >>
25th Anniversary Spring Conference programme announced
30th January 2026
The programme for the 25th Anniversary Spring Conference and Annual General Meeting has been announced. Read More >>
Bookings Open - Burgon Society’s 25th Anniversary Spring Conference and AGM
7th December 2025
Bookings are open for Burgon Society’s 25th Anniversary Spring Conference and AGM in Durham Read More >>
The Revd Philip Goff Honoured at University of London Foundation Day
23rd November 2025
Burgon Founding Fellow Philip Goff was honoured with an award of a Fellowship h.c. (HFLon) by the University of London at its annual Foundation Day ceremony. Read More >>
We Celebrate 25 Years of the Burgon Society at Charterhouse
25th October 2025
The Burgon Society celebrated it's Silver Jubilee at Charterhouse, London on Saturday 11th October. Read More >>
Celebrate 25 Years of The Burgon Society!
4th September 2025
Join us for the Burgon Society 25th Anniversary Congregation - see the full story for details. Read More >>
U. Herts. Fellowship award for Bruce Christianson
21st August 2025
Burgon Founding Fellow Bruce Christianson to be invested as a Fellow of the University of Hertfordshire Read More >>
25th Anniversary CONGREGATION
5th July 2025
Details of the 25th Anniversary Congregation are announced, to be held at Charterhouse in London on Saturday 11th October. Read More >>