The Burgon Society
We are a learned society for study of academic dress and regalia - design, history and practice around the world.
Founded in 2000, we hold regular meetings comprising a lively mixture of social interaction and scholarship. The peer-reviewed journal, Transactions of the Burgon Society, publishes many papers arising from the Society's research, and is supplemented by the newsletter, Burgon Notes.
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Latest News
The Revd Philip Goff Honoured at University of London Foundation Day
Posted: 23rd November 2025
Burgon Founding Fellow Philip Goff was honoured with an award of a Fellowship h.c. (HFLon) by the University of London at its annual Foundation Day ceremony.
Hood of the Month
Bachelors hood, Nottingham Trent
A new bachelors hood created by MA student Georgia Stevenson who won a competition to design the hood.
Join Us
Membership of the Society is open to anyone who is interested in academic dress. The annual subscription entitles Members and Fellows to a free copy of our annual peer-reviewed journal Transactions of the Burgon Society on publication, as well as our quarterly newsletter Burgon Notes. Members enjoy discounts on purchases from the Society’s shop, including tickets for events, and may apply for Fellowship of the Society by examination.