The David Nicholls Memorial Trust was founded in 1997 to commemorate David’s life and work following his death in 1996. The Trust has enabled David’s extensive book collection to be kept together in a place where it is accessible to researchers. The David Nicholls Memorial Library, as the collection is called, is housed at Regent’s Park College, Oxford.
The Trust also funds:
- new accessions in Caribbean Studies, so that the Library is kept up-to-date.
- Research Awards to enable students to visit Oxford to use the David Nicholls Memorial Library or to complete original research in the Caribbean.
- the annual David Nicholls Memorial Lecture, which continues David’s focus on providing new and radical perspectives on contemporary issues concerning Caribbean Studies, Political Science and Theology. The 2025 lecture will take place on Thursday 27th February.
Father Jarel Robinson-Brown is a distinguished Anglican priest, scholar, and writer known for his contributions to theology, and his advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Church. He currently serves as the Vicar of St German’s Church in Cardiff. Father Jarel’s work exemplifies a commitment to bridging faith, scholarship, and social justice, advocating for a more inclusive and understanding Church. His book, Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer: The Church and the Fictions of Race, explores the intersections of race, sexuality, and faith within the Church. His current research and forthcoming book focus on early Christian history, addressing the topics of the body, desire, sex, gender, and ethnicity.
The lecture starts at 4.30pm, with tea and coffee offered from 4.00pm. There will be refreshments after the lecture, followed by an informal College dinner for those who wish to join us. The dinner will cost £10, with no need to book in advance.
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