Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

We are delighted to announce the University of Bath’s 2^nd Disciplinary Literacy Symposium on the 26^th and 27^th June 2025 at the University of Bath and the Royal High School Bath.  The Symposium will bring together some of the leading educational specialists, linguists and academics in the field, who will present and discuss their latest work in the areas of:  

• Teacher professional development 

• Cross-disciplinary and teacher/researcher collaboration 

• Disciplinary literacy in the disciplines 

• Academic Literacy in Higher Education 

• Genres and Genre-Based Pedagogy 

The event is designed to be of particular interest to secondary school teachers, and promises excellent opportunities for discussion, knowledge exchange, professional development and networking. This is a two-day in-person event with refreshments provided.    

Attendance tickets 

Please indicate below which days you wish to attend: 

Attend Thursday 26^th June 2025 in person.                               Free

Attend Friday 27^th June 2025 in person (includes lunch).           Free       

Attend both days in person.                                                       Free

Access streaming feed (both days).                                            Free

Optional extras: (if selected both days in person or Friday in person). 

Please indicate if you would like to attend the post-symposium ‘pasta and charcuterie’ dinner at The Richmond Arms, Bath on Friday 27^th June, 5:30pm. Spaces are limited, so please confirm as soon as possible if you wish to attend. 

Symposium dinner                                                                                     £30 

Please note, no refunds can be given after registration for the symposium dinner.  

Registration for attendance and symposium dinner will close at 23:59 19^th June 2025. 

Dietary requirements & Accessibility  

Please state any dietary requirements which need to be taken into account:  

Please state any accessibility requirements which need to be taken into account: 

Visiting Bath: 

Unfortunately, the University of Bath cannot provide accommodation for this event. However, the city has a wide range of hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses which are bookable through the Booking.com website here. 

Bookings for accommodation at the University’s guest accommodation can be made from the 27^th June here. 

If you would like to combine your trip to the Disciplinary Literacy Symposium with a visit to some of Bath’s many tourist attractions, the Visit Bath website here. 

For more information on getting to Bath and the public transport options within it, find out more here. 

There is a Park and Ride service in Lansdown on the North side of Bath which can be used to access the city centre and Royal High School Bath by Bus. 

If you have any further questions, please email the organisation team at db2541@bath.ac.uk 

We are delighted to announce the University of Bath’s 2^nd Disciplinary Literacy Symposium on the 26^th and 27^th June 2025 at the University of Bath and the Royal High School Bath.  The Symposium will bring together some of the leading educational specialists, linguists and academics in the field, who will present and discuss their latest work in the areas of: 

·         Teacher professional development

·         Cross-disciplinary and teacher/researcher collaboration

·         Disciplinary literacy in the disciplines

·         Academic Literacy in Higher Education

·         Genres and Genre-Based Pedagogy

The event is designed to be of particular interest to secondary school teachers, and promises excellent opportunities for discussion, knowledge exchange, professional development and networking. This is a two-day in-person event with refreshments provided.   

Social Programme for Beckfest

Dinner - Weds 16th July @ Roman Baths

Includes drinks reception and 3 course meal with first drink included (alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink options available). £153

Dinner - Thurs 17th July @ Tree Top Cafe

Welcome drink and hot food buffet (alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink options available). £51

Final night Party - Friday 18th July @ Walcot House

Welcome drink, sweet and savoury canapes, late night pizza (alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink options available). £51

Dear Symposium attendee,

We look forward to greeting you in Bath for the Disciplinary Literacy Symposium.  We are pleased to be able to offer you accommodation at our centrally located studios, Green Park House. Guest Accommodation.

Please select the following nights' accommodation you wish to book for the  rate of £78 per night (25th and 26th) and/or £88.80 per night (27th and 28th).

Wed. 25/06/25   Thu.26/06/25    Fri. 27/06/25    Sat. 28/06/25

Booking will be open from 16^th April to the 31st of May 2025.

Visiting Bath:

For more information about travelling to Bath, either by bus, train or domestic/international flight, the University, as well as driving and parking in the city, check the links below:

Travelling to the city of Bath

Public Transport - Visit Bath

There is a Park and Ride service in Lansdown on the North side of Bath which can be used to access the city centre and Royal High School Bath by Bus

If you would like to combine your trip to the Disciplinary Literacy Symposium with a visit to any of Bath’s many tourist attractions, the Visit Bath website is here.

If you have any further queries for the event organisation team, contact Dr David Beauchamp at db2541@bath.ac.uk