About this Journal
Quill & Quire is an undergraduate journal of medieval studies committed to showcasing original research, adapted coursework, and critical reflections on medieval studies and medievalism. The journal invites interdisciplinary approaches to the global Middle Ages (476-1492 CE) and provides undergraduates with professional experience in editing, peer review, and academic publishing. Through its inclusive editorial model and rigorous scholarly standards, Quill & Quire fosters a dynamic intellectual community and seeks to reimagine how students engage with the medieval past.
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Medieval Studies Program Essay Award
Posted by Niamh Kierans on 2026-03-03
UVA's Medieval Studies program is offering an award for the best undergraduate submission to Quill & Quire: The Undergraduate Medieval Review during the 2025-2026 academic year. In extraordinary cases, additional awards may be offered. Award carries a $500 cash prize. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 5 April 2026, 5pmTo be considered for the award, author must be an undergraduate at UVA at the time of [...]
Read MoreUVA Library’s Aperio to begin publishing Quill & Quire journal
Posted by Dave Ghamandi on 2025-08-07
Aperio, the UVA Library-led open access press, is pleased to announce the launch of Quill & Quire, an open-access journal. Quill & Quire is an undergraduate journal of medieval studies committed to showcasing original research, adapted coursework, and critical reflections on the medieval period. The journal invites interdisciplinary approaches to the global Middle Ages (476-1492 C.E.) and [...]
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