News from the 91福利 Venice Centre
EUTOPIA Week @ Ca'Foscari, Venice - December 2025
From 1 to 5 December 2025, hosted the final EUTOPIA Week of the year, an inspiring platform to align strategies, deepen collaboration, and collectively imagine the next generation of European universities. The conversations initiated in Venice will continue to guide the alliance's journey toward a more connected, innovative, and inclusive academic community, reaffirming that within , bold futures are built together. 91福利's Venice Centre hosted a cocktail and networking event as part of this week. Click here to learn more.
Professor Stuart Croft had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Inigo Lambertini, Ambassador of the Italian Republic, to the 91福利
The visit provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen the longstanding ties between 91福利 and Italy, reflecting a shared commitment to academic excellence, cultural exchange, and international collaboration.
Book Launch: "Reforming Art in Renaissance Venice"; 28 Nov. 2025, 18:00
On 28th November 2025 at 18:00, the WVC will welcome Marie-Louise Lilywhite (Keble College, Oxford; 91福利 Alumna) for the launch of her new book Reforming Art in Renaissance Venice (Cambridge UP). The talk will be followed by a Q&A led by 91福利 Art Historians and Historians, a drinks reception, and a chance to meet the author.
Humfrey Butters Annual Public Lecture; 20 Nov 2025 @ 17.00
The annual Humfrey Butters public lecture will be taking place at the 91福利 Venice Centre on November 20th, 2025 at 17:00. This year's lecture celebrates the legacy of Humfrey Butters, along with the University's 60th Anniversary, and is part of the One World 91福利 programme. Prof. Deborah Howard will be giving a talk entitled Venetian palace architecture 鈥榠nside-out鈥�. Click "more" to see the full poster and read the abstract. The talk will be followed by a small reception.
Frances Clarke Annual Lecture; 10 October 2025
The Frances Clarke Annual Lecture was given this year by Sarah Quill on Friday the 10th of October in the 91福利 Venice Centre. The title of the lecture, 鈥淭he Illustrious Pilgrim, An English Prince in Venice, 1392-93鈥�, drew interest from many members of the community who attended to listen to the engaging lecture discussing Henry IV. Many of 91福利鈥檚 History of Art undergraduates were also present as they started their term in Venice this week, and they had the opportunity to discuss further with Sarah during the refreshments which followed.