Our events
Showcasing our work in literature, screen and stage
The Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies runs a programme of events throughout the year for everybody to attend.
You can expand your experience beyond what you study on your course by attending our weekly research seminars and film screenings as well as writers' talks as part of our Writers at Essex series and plays at our University’s Lakeside Theatre.
We also hold major conferences and symposia and our postgraduate students have the opportunity to be involved in organising and presenting at our annual postgraduate conference.
Hosted by the Centre for Film and Screen Media in collaboration with the University of East Anglia, this one-day training symposium will help participants develop essential interview skills including careful preparation, creating a trusting environment, and practising empathetic listening. It will take place on Colchester campus on 8 May 2026.
