James Joyce Collection News

Bloomsday event in Buffalo’s Irish District will celebrate the works of novelist James Joyce
6/12/25
An annual celebration of Joyce’s work, Bloomsday commemorates the setting of Joyce’s novel Ulysses.
Buffalo moving to the next level with Joyce treasure troves
5/16/25
The plan has won public support in Buffalo, including in its sizable Irish-American community, and the backing of leaders such as Congressman Tim Kennedy.
2024 Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar Talk by Dr. Dipanjan Maitra
1/3/25
We invite you to enjoy Maitra's talk, “Joyce’s Press Clippings and Promotional Material at Buffalo.”
Design work underway for UB Libraries’ James Joyce Museum
11/11/24
The UB Libraries has hired an architect for its new James Joyce Museum, a permanent exhibition space that will attract thousands.
Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar Fund (2024-2025)
4/30/24
The award provides up to $2,000 for visiting scholars and graduate students.
2023 Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar Talk: “Exploring James Joyce’s Paris Library” by Shinjini Chattopadhyay
3/5/24
The Poetry Collection’s 2023 Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar was Dr. Shinjini Chattopadhyay.
Buffalo International Film Festival to feature renowned James Joyce scholar and Buffalo native
9/29/23
A short film celebrating Michael Groden, the late Buffalo native and renowned James Joyce scholar, will be among the screenings happening as part of the 2023 BIFF.
2023 Buffalo International Film Festival Shorts: Local Portraits
9/19/23
“The Michael Groden Papers” has been selected to appear in the upcoming 2023 Buffalo International Film Festival.
UB celebrates Bloomsday with $10M in state funding for James Joyce museum
6/21/23
The grant will pay for construction of a museum to house the largest James Joyce collection in the world.
UB Libraries receives $10 million in New York State funding for construction of James Joyce Museum
6/16/23
This proposed exhibition space will expand access to the James Joyce Collection at UB.